Rugby is a performance sport at Pangbourne College, during Michaelmas term the focus is on 15's format. We boast an exciting relationship with Ealing Trailfinders, providing a premier pathway to professional sport. We host the U14 & U15 Ealing Trailfinders Performance Pathway at Pangbourne, while our elite U16-U18 athletes join the Ealing Trailfinders Elite Performance Pathway, training at the Ealing ground with their performance coaching staff. This partnership offers a clear avenue to the top of the game, including a university programme that allows senior academy players to prioritise their education alongside elite rugby.
All pupils receive multiple weekly sessions with former international players and expert coaches. Our training focuses on creating an all-round athlete, balancing technical and tactical development through intense drills, conditioned games, and scenario-based training. Combined with dedicated physical development sessions, the emphasis remains on working hard and enjoying the game as a team.
In the Lent term, pupils transition to Rugby 7s, competing in various tournaments building towards the Rosslyn Park National 7s at U14, U16, and 1st VII levels. This fast-paced format offers a fantastic opportunity for Pangbourne to compete against local rivals and some of the top sporting schools in the country.
