ABOUT THE CLUB
Rugby development with ambition, standards and belonging.
Athlorix Rugby Club connects community rugby, junior development and senior competition in one clear pathway.
OUR STORY
Built around the game, not only the scoreboard.
What began as a local coaching group grew into a full club and academy. The purpose remains simple: create an environment where players understand their role, contribute to a team and keep improving.
Every programme connects technical practice, tactical decisions, physical preparation, player welfare and a respectful rugby culture.
OUR VALUES
The standards behind every session and fixture.
Prepare
Arrive with a plan, understand the role and train with purpose.
Compete
Play positively, make decisions and respond to pressure.
Belong
Respect teammates, opponents, officials, families and volunteers.
CLUB MILESTONES
A growing pathway with measurable progress.
ONE CLUB
Rugby routes for different ages and ambitions.
Junior Academy
Age-based skill, contact confidence and game understanding.
Senior Squads
Team preparation, league fixtures and position development.
Community Rugby
Touch rugby, social sessions, schools and inclusive events.
PLAYER WELFARE
Development must be safe, clear and sustainable.
- Qualified coaching and safeguarding standards
- Age-appropriate contact progression
- Workload and return-to-play support
- Clear family and player communication
- Respectful selection and feedback process
- Emergency and medical action plans
OUR HOME
A practical rugby environment from pitch to review room.
- Full-size match pitch
- Floodlit training area
- Contact and scrum equipment
- Strength and recovery room
- Video-review space
- Family pavilion
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Clear responsibility across the club.
Daniel Mercer
Director of Rugby
Playing philosophy, senior teams and coaching standards.
Amina Rahman
Academy Director
Junior curriculum, player reviews and family communication.
Marcus Lee
Club Operations
Fixtures, facilities, volunteers and member support.
CLUB CULTURE
“Standards are clear, but people still feel supported.”
The club expects effort and responsibility while making every player feel part of something bigger.
Senior member
VISIT THE CLUB
See the pathway in person.
Meet the team, tour the facilities and discuss the best starting point.