Andover RFC - Youth Academy
About Us
We have a successful squad, but always welcome new players. If your child is in Year 7 at school, then this is the age group for them.
The training focuses on the fitness requirements for rugby: speed, agility, power, stamina etc, along with developing the skills required for the game.This includes handling, running and evasion, individual contact skills and team skills such as rucks & mauls, tackling, kicking and the specific skills of the scrum and lineout.
These are all taught in a safe, progressive manner, using RFU guidelines so they are enjoyable for all. The players require appropriate sports clothing, RFU approved studded boots and they must have a gumshield, available from the club shop. Kit can be bought from the club shop or from our Second Hand kit store, The Shed.
The main changes from last season are we play 13 a side, now including a six man scrum / lineout, which includes a number 8.
Latest News
U11 Havant Tournament 2011
On a bright sunny morning the Lainston House and GB Medical sponsored Andover Under 11’s travelled to the last festival of the year at Havant RFC. When we arrived we discovered that instead of pool games we were once again playing in a league but only playing 4 out of the 6 other teams.
U11 Warminster Festival (2011)
Warminster Festival March 27th 2011
The Lainston House and GB Medical sponsored Andover Under 11’s travelled on the first day of summer to Warminster RFC to compete in their annual tournament. The weather was chilly to start but soon warmed up so the supporters were happy.
U11 County Tournament (2011)
On a cold but bright Sunday morning the Lainston House and GB Medical sponsored Andover Under 11’s travelled to Portsmouth RFC to participate in the annual county tournament.
Managers and Coaches
 Adrian Williams Principal Coach 01264 391568 |
 Alison Reed Team Manager 01264 394612 |
 Ian Henshaw Coach 01264 781900 |
 Mark Thomas Coach 01980 844019 |