City of Bristol Rugby U16s
Represent Your City.
Develop Your Game.
Excel on the Pitch.
Are you 15 or 16 and passionate about rugby?
City of Bristol Rugby gives you the chance to wear your city badge, train with seasoned coaches, and compete against the best opposition in the region.
This is your opportunity to take your game to the next level!
What Is City of Bristol Rugby?
An Opportunity to Excel
City of Bristol Rugby is a game-changing development programme for ambitious U16 players across Bristol and the surrounding areas.
Whether you play for your school, your local club, or both, this programme is designed to complement your rugby journey and accelerate your development — not replace what you already do.
Founded in 2025, City of Bristol Rugby was created to fill a crucial gap in the local rugby pathway. With professional academy places increasingly limited and the historic Bristol Schools U16 programme ending in 2024, talented young players needed a platform to develop, compete, and represent their city.
That platform is here.
That platform is City of Bristol Rugby.
Why This Programme Exists
The Perfect Bridge in Your Rugby Journey
Every ambitious rugby player dreams of progressing to higher levels — but the pathway is no longer straightforward.
City of Bristol Rugby was created to bridge that gap.
- Replacing a lost pathway
With the Bristol Schools U16 programme ending, a vital development stage disappeared. We’ve built a modern, inclusive alternative. - Designed to work alongside your rugby
Continue playing for your school and club while accessing experienced coaching and competitive fixtures. - Built by experienced coaches
Led by coaches with deep experience across Bristol rugby and professional academy environments.
This programme isn’t about taking players away from where they are — it’s about giving them more opportunity, more development, and more exposure.
Where It Fits in Your Rugby Journey
Your Development Pathway
Limited spaces. Big ambitions.
City of Bristol Rugby sits at a crucial point in the development journey — the bridge between grassroots rugby and the next level.
See exactly how the pathway works and what comes next.
Is This Programme Right for You?
City of Bristol Rugby is for players who:
- Want to represent Bristol with pride
- Are committed to improving and developing their game
- Enjoy creative, attacking, free-flowing rugby
- Are coachable, respectful, and eager to learn
- Can commit to weekly training and competitive fixtures
It doesn’t matter if you play for a big club or a small club, attend a state or independent school, or have previous representative experience.
What matters is attitude, commitment, and ambition.
Ready to Represent Bristol?
Limited spaces. Big ambitions.
If you’re serious about your rugby and want to be part of something special, City of Bristol Rugby is your opportunity.
- Train with expert seasoned coaches.
- Compete against top opposition.
- Wear the City of Bristol badge with pride.
