Rugby Union
Loughborough Students RFC & Loughborough Lightning - Home to 10 teams and 400+ players
Loughborough Rugby is a world-class centre of excellence for rugby development in Higher Education. Whether you’re at the top of your game or want to play for fun, we proudly deliver a programme that enables personal development and success both on and off the pitch. As a club, we are proud of our track record in bringing players through the university system, into the professional game, and beyond.
Loughborough Rugby Mission
To consistently identify, develop and produce the best individuals in Higher Education. Our philosophy as a programme is that the ‘person’ is more important than the ‘player’; for those who are part of the programme, we promote social growth and educational success alongside rugby development.
Loughborough Rugby Aims
To provide the highest quality coaching by qualified staff, giving each player the best opportunity to succeed.
To provide the most appropriate individual development, mentoring and support programs.
To provide the best possible facilities for our players to succeed.
To provide the opportunity for Loughborough students to continue in rugby or higher education.