Avonmouth Old Boys
Over the past decade we have had a
great link with Bristol RFC where players
have brought their knowledge from
playing the game at that level to Barracks
Lane to begin their coaching lives.
Players such as Saul Nelson (coaching
at Old Reds RFC), Joe El Abd (coaching
at Castres), Rob Higgitt (player/coach
Thornbury RFC), current academy
coaches Sean Marsden and Mark Irish
both spent a good four seasons with us
before moving on to Hartpury College.
Most recently we have linked up with
Marc Jones (now at Cotham Park RFC)
and Will Cliff who were both part of
the championship winning side to the
premiership.
Whether
you’ve
no
previous
experience of playing the game, just
looking to get fit or are a seasoned pro
come on down to enjoy the friendly
atmosphere and good quality coaching.”
Women’s/Girls
“We have had a women’s team back
in the 90’s which ran successfully for a
number of seasons. This was looked to be
revived recently by a core of ten women
who wanted to try their hand at the game
but unfortunately due to pregnancies
and injuries this was unsuccessful. We
now run two junior girls sides at under
13’s and under 15’s which is a first for us
as a club and has been a great success.”
Ambitions
the South West One West league and
compete/thrive at that level. On a junior
level we look to continue the good work
that’s been carried out to date and have a
team at every age grade.
As a club we are looking to constantly
improve our facilities. We are in the
process of developing land within our
complex to ensure we have two further
full size, fully flood lit pitches with
drainage.
This project has been driven by our
mini/junior section over the last three
years. We wish to make our home at
Barracks Lane a great rugby facility so
that our members and all visitors can
enjoy them.”
“Our aim over the next five years for
the seniors is to reinstate ourselves into
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