Rugby (Men)

One of the most highly regarded of its kind in the UK, the University of Edinburgh Performance Sport Programme enables athletes to achieve a world-class degree and perform to the best of their ability. Our Men’s Rugby programme was founded in 2011. Since then, it has provided dedicated support to its players, seen them compete in national championships and even led to pathways into performance rugby for some athletes.

We pride ourselves on developing players with potential and a positive attitude into performance athletes. In return for your dedication and hard work, we will offer you world-class training facilities and support to allow you to be the best you can be:

• 3 coaches with international playing experience
• Strength & Conditioning support
• Academic support
• Performance lifestyle support
• Nutritional advice
• Sport psychology
• Access to the world-renowned Edinburgh Sports Clinic | Edinburgh Sport | Sport and Exercise
• Detailed individualised video analysis and GPS data

Head of Men's Rugby, Henry Pyrgos

Assistant Coach, Sam Skinner

Assistant Coach, Michael Liness

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We have access to a World Rugby approved 3G pitch where our sessions take place, located at Peffermill Playing Fields.

The team currently have a minimum of three pitch sessions, one skill session (with others arranged on a one-to-one basis) and three S&C and two conditioning sessions per week. We also have access into our medical clinic at the University for the selected Performance Players within the Men's Rugby Programme. 

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The University of Edinburgh is a UK Anti-Doping accredited institution. We are fully committed to clean sport principles and educating all of our athletes in applying these principles correctly. Please feel free to read through our full Clean Sport Policy.

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