The Other Half

Rugby Union We pride ourselves on offering enough rugby teams per age group to boys of all ability levels. We play competitive fixtures each weekend throughout the Michaelmas term. Some of the schools on our circuit include: Radley College, Sherborne, Eton College, Cranleigh School and Bedford School. Abingdon also enters into the National Natwest Cup competition at both U18 and U15 age groups. Being part of the Rugby Club enables boys to experience various trips and tours. Our Lower School has a parent / son day to Twickenham in November to watch an England international, organised by our parent group Touchliners. The Middle School has an opportunity to go to Twickenham Stadium to watch the Varsity Match each year. Our U14s go on tour every October half term. Our U15s enter the Langley School national 15-a-side festival each year. Our Seniors tour internationally every two years most recently in 2017 to Japan and in 2019 to Chile and Argentina. All parents are encouraged to join our Abingdon School ‘Touchliners’. This parental committee support our rugby club programme through organising major events throughout the year that help support and add to the provision offered to all boys in the club. 41