We need a Community Rugby Coach

Southwark RFC is a unique Rugby Club based in inner-London that provides a rugby outlet for children and adults who would otherwise have no exposure to the sport. Located in Burgess Park close to Elephant & Castle the Club attracts local players from Bermondsey, Peckham and Borough.  As part of our desire to help rugby thrive in an urban environment we are looking for a coach to provide regular sessions at local secondary and primary schools.

The program will last from September until April and include 90min sessions at the premises of each participating school. Many of the participants will have had no previous rugby experience so the sessions should focus on fitness, basic skills and team play with an overall element of fun.

The goal of the project is to garner interest in the game and to prepare the participants for various fixtures throughout the season against other schools in the program.

To succeed in this role you must be tenacious enough to encourage both students and also members of school staff to fully immerse themselves in the project.

Most sessions will take place as after-school clubs so you must be free between 15.00 – 16.30 Monday to Friday.

We are looking for:

·      RFU Level 2 qualification

·      Bags of enthusiasm

·      Ability to communicate with inner London teenagers

·      Experience of writing coaching plans and developing talent

·      Reliability

·      Genuine love of rugby

·      Up to date DBS

Hourly salary to be discussed.

To apply please contact Chris Callaway on 07740419539 or email chris@southwarktigers.com. 

We are back!

We’re just few days away from the new season. After a short summer break, we’ve realised that we couldn’t stay away from a rugby pitch much longer.

The season 2021/2022 will start on Sunday 15^th August at Peckham Rye Park -34 Straker's Rd, London SE15 3UA.

From 10 to 12 our coaching team will welcome our young people, opening the doors to new participants as well.

If you’re girl or a boy, from 3 to 17 years old, Southwark Tigers Rugby Club is the place for you!

The activity is completely free of charge for the participants, you’ll just be asked to fill a simple registration form.

If you need any other information, do not hesitate to get in touch!

Email: chris@southwarktigers.com

Telephone: 07703052759 or 07490398351

Instagram: www.instagram.com/southwarktigers

Facebook: www.facebook.com/southwarktigers

Twitter: https://twitter.com/southwarktigers

Bring water and desire to play rugby. We need you.

We are Southwark Tigers.

It’s time to play rugby!

The new season is just around the corner and Southwark Tigers’ doors are open already.

We can’t wait to welcome back our young players and to welcome new participants.  

If you’d like to play the best sport in the world, Southwark Tigers is the right club for you.

If you’ve never played rugby before, no problem, Southwark Tigers is the right club for you.

If you’re a girl or boy from 3 to 17 years old, Southwark Tigers is the right club for you.

Starting from August, every Sunday morning from 10am to 1pm, our coaching team will deliver high quality rugby session, focusing on rugby and life skills and supporting each player’s development.

We create a safe, fun and learning environment, where the players can thrive and express themselves.

The activity is completely free.

The only thing you need to do is coming down to The Cage, fill a registration form and have fun!

We are Southwark Tigers. And we need you!

           We'll see you all in August!

It’s been a long and intense season and it has now come to and end.

We’ve faced different challenges, played in different pitches – The Cage, Burgess Park, Kings’ College, Peckham Rye Park and...virtually! – but despite everything, we’ve always created a purposeful and learning environment for the players.

Our great family is growing every week and we can’t wait to restart the activity in August.

Before that, we must say...thank you!

Thank you, to every player who comes down willing to learn.

Thank you, to every coach, who tirelessly supports our young people’s development.

Thank you, to every family, who gives us confidence and strength to carry on improving.

We'll see you all soon!

We are Southwark Tigers.

 Mental Health Awareness Week 2021!

We can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel, but looking after our mental well-being is still crucial.

During the Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, the Tigers’ coaching team has offered wisdom and kindness, supporting our online Mental Health programme.

Southwark Tigers Rugby Club offers an online support service for young people and adults who wants to reach out and stay in touch with us.

What do we do to look after ourselves?

I listen to my son.

Pushpa, Southwark Tigers coach

I listen to classical music, exercise and slow in/out breathing to relax! 

A walk in the park is good for the mind and just listen and look to all nature around you.

Michael, Southwark Tigers coach

I find routine is comforting to hold onto. 
Be nice to yourself if you are feeling low.

Maggie, Southwark Tigers Women coach

I make time to reflect on the wonderful things we have done as a family.
I look through my journal to reaffirm my self.
I don't listen to the news.
I do sport.
I eat my favourite meals.
I sit with the family.

I watch science videos.
I listen to talks.

Laurence, Southwark Tigers coach

Come down to Peckam Rye Park!

The season is almost over but the Tigers’ family hasn’t finished to play rugby.

Until the end of May our coaching team will be delivering rugby sessions at Peckam Rye Park (34 Straker's Rd, London SE15 3UA) from 10am to 12pm.

From the under 6 to the under 16, the activity is completely free. If you'd like to know more about the rugby sessions, feel free to get in touch.  

Everyone is welcome!

We are Southwark Tigers. You should come and join us!

Easter with the Irish.
What a great success!

Two days full of rugby, fun and enjoyment! During the Easter Break Southwark Tigers has welcomed more than 70 young players for the Easter Camp run by the London Irish.

For the club, it has been the very first rugby camp ever and a great opportunity for a lot of players to stay active during the school break.

Thanks to the London Irish coaches, the players have been able to develop their rugby skills, focusing on specific rugby situations on the pitch in a learning and enjoyable environment.

Communication and teamwork have been just some of the soft skills the children have worked on during the activity, alongside the opportunity to develop their rugby background.

Southwark Tigers Rugby Club and London Irish have been amazed to see how the young players have interacted during the Easter Camp and how engaged they’ve been during the trainings.

Bermondsey Street Festival 

An amazing day @ the sunny Bermondsey Street Festival Saturday 14th Sept. where we ran a stall for the first time.

Thank VERY MUCH to all our wonderful volunteers.Megan, Josh and Rachel (The Greenwood gang).Paul, Io and Abe (the Goode gang). Danny, Gail and Callum, Michael & Ruth(Abe's mum) 
Lots of leaflets handed out, new members reached and fun for all.

Old Elthamians

On a half term visit to Old Elthamians. All minis enjoyed games with OE and Bexley.

13s/14s joining their first competitive rugby of the season playing in a mixed Old Elthamians U13s vs Tunbridge Wells.

Amazing  NatWest Rugby Force Winners!!

Take a look at the video from the day!

https://www.englandrugby.com/governance/club-support/natwest-rugbyforce/

Southwark Tigers RFU been awarded one of only six £5000 grant & support packages available (nationally) each year to use to refresh the club house. This is fantastic news for the Club.  NatWest RugbyForce involves over 600 rugby clubs nationally so winning one of the main 6 awards is great recognition for the club.

NatWest RugbyForce Weekend will take place on Sunday 24 of June 2018. We will need lots of volunteers if we are to make this project happen.

Maggie Alphonsi http://maggiealphonsi.co.uk/ will come along to see how things are going and even play some rugby with us!

Sunday 24th June @ the clubhouse. 10am - 3pm.

10am welcome then painting, helping (bring old clothes) and touch rugby.