ELITE RUGBY PROGRAMME

Nathan Thomas is Llandovery College’s Director of Rugby. Ex-professional rugby player, Nathan has worked in many high performance environments, he has been awarded nine caps for Wales, played for the Barbarians and was a European Cup winner with Bath Rugby. Nathan has worked at Llandovery College for many years and his connection with the Regional Pathway and female academies, along with his exceptional contacts, strengthens Llandovery College’s existing close working relationships with Regional Partners; The Scarlets, Ospreys, Dragons and Cardiff Rugby.

At Llandovery College there are exciting opportunities for both male and female rugby players. We offer a well-established and exceptional school environment where developing athletes alongside their academic success is the primary goal. The Elite Rugby programme develops players through challenging, nurturing and empowering them to be the best they can be. Nathan works closely with highly talented and engaged students who take pride in their achievements both on the field and in the classroom, leading to their progression into Academies, Senior Squads and ultimately, international honours.

Senior Boys Rugby

  • 1st XV in the National Schools & Colleges League (one of eight teams in Conference A)
  • Supported by S4C with Live Streamed Games
  • Four field sessions every week
  • Marquee fixtures against some of the best teams in the UK
  • Individualised Strength & Conditioning Programmes with Development, Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • Physiotherapist clinics twice a week
  • Video Analysis including: Individual clips, review and preview along with 1:1 coaching
  • Specific Positional Development Coaching
  • Rugby 7’s programme through Lent Term
  • Individual Development Plans

Senior Girls Rugby

  • WRU Welsh Schools and Colleges Rugby competition (one of seven Schools and Colleges)
  • Regular cluster festivals
  • Marquee fixtures against some of the best teams in the UK
  • Four field sessions every week
  • Individualised Strength & Conditioning Programmes with Development, Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • Physiotherapist clinics twice a week
  • Video Analysis including: Individual clips, review and preview along with 1:1 coaching
  • Specific Positional Development Coaching
  • Rugby 7’s programme through Lent Term
  • Individual Development Plans

ELITE RUGBY PROGRAMME

Nathan Thomas is Llandovery College’s Director of Rugby. Ex-professional rugby player, Nathan has worked in many high performance environments, he has been awarded nine caps for Wales, played for the Barbarians and was a European Cup winner with Bath Rugby. Nathan has worked at Llandovery College for many years and his connection with the Regional Pathway and female academies, along with his exceptional contacts, strengthens Llandovery College’s existing close working relationships with Regional Partners; The Scarlets, Ospreys, Dragons and Cardiff Rugby.

At Llandovery College there are exciting opportunities for both male and female rugby players. We offer a well-established and exceptional school environment where developing athletes alongside their academic success is the primary goal. The Elite Rugby programme develops players through challenging, nurturing and empowering them to be the best they can be. Nathan works closely with highly talented and engaged students who take pride in their achievements both on the field and in the classroom, leading to their progression into Academies, Senior Squads and ultimately, international honours.

Senior Boys Rugby

  • 1st XV in the National Schools & Colleges League (one of eight teams in Conference A)
  • Supported by S4C with Live Streamed Games
  • Four field sessions every week
  • Marquee fixtures against some of the best teams in the UK
  • Individualised Strength & Conditioning Programmes with Development, Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • Physiotherapist clinics twice a week
  • Video Analysis including: Individual clips, review and preview along with 1:1 coaching
  • Specific Positional Development Coaching
  • Rugby 7’s programme through Lent Term
  • Individual Development Plans

Senior Girls Rugby

  • WRU Welsh Schools and Colleges Rugby competition (one of seven Schools and Colleges)
  • Regular cluster festivals
  • Marquee fixtures against some of the best teams in the UK
  • Four field sessions every week
  • Individualised Strength & Conditioning Programmes with Development, Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • Physiotherapist clinics twice a week
  • Video Analysis including: Individual clips, review and preview along with 1:1 coaching
  • Specific Positional Development Coaching
  • Rugby 7’s programme through Lent Term
  • Individual Development Plans

Our School Sports Structure

Sport has a very important part to play in the education of the individual pupil and in the life of the College.
The Sports Department is fully committed to providing opportunity, success and enjoyment for all.

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PARTNERSHIPS WITH RUGBY GIANTS

SCARLETS

The Scarlets have teamed up with Llandovery College in a new partnership aimed at developing elite rugby talent...

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OSPREYS

The Ospreys are excited to announce a new Elite Rugby Partnership with Llandovery College to develop elite homegrown rugby talent in Wales...

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DRAGONS

The Dragons are delighted to announce a new Elite Rugby Partnership with Llandovery College to develop elite homegrown rugby talent in Wales...

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CARDIFF RUGBY

Llandovery College is delighted to announce a new partnership with Cardiff Rugby to support the next generation of talent.

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SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS


Sport Scholarships are awarded to those candidates displaying exceptional talent and potential in one or more sporting disciplines. At Llandovery College there is much competition in sport and the standard is high. Candidates should be able to perform comfortably at regional level in a major sport, demonstrate excellent general sportsmanship and show a keen interest in, and good knowledge, of sport.

Successful candidates will be expected to be effective leaders of the College sports teams and make a significant contribution to the sporting success of Llandovery College.

Please contact us to discuss the sport scholarships available on 01550 723000 Opt 1 or admissions@llandoverycollege.com


 
 

SPORT SCHOLARSHIPS

Sport Scholarships are awarded to those candidates displaying exceptional talent and potential in one or more sporting disciplines. At Llandovery College there is much competition in sport and the standard is high. Candidates should be able to perform comfortably at regional level in a major sport, demonstrate excellent general sportsmanship and show a keen interest in, and good knowledge, of sport.

Successful candidates will be expected to be effective leaders of the College sports teams and make a significant contribution to the sporting success of Llandovery College.

Please contact us to discuss the sport scholarships available on 01550 723005 or admissions@llandoverycollege.com