Sydney Boys High School

Rugby

As a GPS school, Sydney High is able to offer Rugby as a winter sport. This is a wonderful opportunity for High students to be able to compete in one of the best schoolboy rugby competitions in the Southern Hemisphere.

For details of weekly games, wet weather updates and any last minute game detail changes please refer to the school's home page where the calendar is regularly updated. Students and families should check this before games each Saturday morning for any last minute changes.

While rugby is physically and mentally challenging, it is also very rewarding and enjoyable. It is one of the ultimate team sports promoting strong friendships and camaraderie, a healthy and balanced lifestyle, and the discipline necessary for good HSC study habits.

The High Rugby program takes place at the home of High Rugby, The McKay Fields, Centennial Parklands, with training also at the Moore Park West fields located next to the School.

There are not many words that can describe slipping on the brown and blue but I did feel an immense sense of satisfaction walking out onto the field. This is a feeling that needs to be experienced to be fully understood.

— Jonah Petrie 2011 1st XV Captain

The Program

Students may join the rugby program in any year but it is a sport which takes time to learn and is best started in Year 7.

Training Program

	1st Session	2nd Session	3rd Session	Saturdays
Opens	Monday - Rugby Training 3.20 – 4.55pm	Wednesday - Rugby Training 1.00 – 3.00pm	Thursday - Rugby Training 3.30 – 5.00pm	Games
16s	Monday - Rugby Training 3.20 – 4.55pm	Wednesday - Rugby Training 1.00 – 3.00pm	Thursday - Rugby Training 3.30 – 5.00pm	Games
15s	Monday - Rugby Training 3.20 – 4.55pm	Wed/Thu - Rugby Training 1.00 – 3.00pm	Friday - Rugby Training 7.30 – 8.45am	Games
14s	Monday - Rugby Training 3.20 – 4.30pm	Wednesday - Rugby Training 3.15 – 4.45pm	Thursday - Rugby Training 3.30 – 4.30pm	Games
13s	Monday - Rugby Training 3.20 – 4.30pm	Wednesday - Rugby Training 3.15 – 4.45pm	Thursday - Rugby Training 3.30pm – 4.30pm	Games

Saturday – Game Day

All players are expected to make themselves available for the games. Games may be played at the home fields (Centennial Parklands) or at the opposition fields (which vary from Bathurst to Armidale). Each year the Home and Away roster alternates.

Match results and reports are published in High Notes on a weekly basis.

The Armidale Trip

Each year Sydney Boys High School makes the trip to Armidale to play The Armidale School in each age group. The students leave on Friday morning and return on Sunday night.

The Melbourne Trip

In alternate years the Senior Rugby squad travels to Melbourne to play Melbourne High School and one to two private schools in Victoria. It occurs in the July holidays and works as a building block to the GPS season.

Gym Training

It is important that the boys build strength and endurance. All rugby players are encouraged to use the gym at school. A tailored program for rugby has been developed to ensure students at Sydney Boys High School can perform at a level of excellence and minimise injuries.

Coaching Staff

MIC Rugby – Mr M Cotton
Coaching Director – Mr D Knox
Teacher Coaches – Mr M Aldous, Mr C Barris, Mr A Hannon, Mr P Scrivener, Mr G Stein, Mr G Barris

Fundraising

Fundraising is undertaken by the Rugby Committee. Parking for nearby sporting fixtures on the school grounds is a major source of income for rugby as well as the canteen on game day.

Parents

Rugby would not operate without the support of parents. Parents are requested to assist in the canteen and barbecue operations at the games and are also asked to assist with parking days.

Location

McKay Fields, Centennial Parklands:

Contact SBHS Rugby

MIC: Mr Matthew Cotton This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it