Extra-curricular
Down High School Rugby
Time of Meetings
Monday-Thursday 3.30-4.30pm and Saturday mornings
Co-ordinating Staff
Mr I Monaghan
Senior Coaches: Mr G McKillen; Mr I Monaghan; Mr J Gunson
Medallion XV: Mr B Wilson; Mr B Duffin
U14 XV: Mr D Doey; Mr R Daniells
U13 XV: Mr M Irvine; Mr J Simpson
U12: Mr D Donnan; Mr I Monaghan
Ballynahinch Rugby Club Overseas Player Mr R Bambry assists with the coaching.
A committed and dedicated staff ensures that rugby plays an integral part of the life of Down High School, with over 65% of each year group election to play the game. Pupils train during Games afternoons and in addition will turn out for an afternoon session every week. Weekly fixtures take place each Saturday from September to March. All junior teams get the opportunity to go on the annual tour to British cities, while senior students tour every three years. The next overseas trip is scheduled for July 2011.
Successes
2005 Ulster Schools Trophy Winners
2007 Tommy Seymour represented Ireland in the U-19 Rugby World Cup
2008 Andrew Harper, Alex Scott and Jeremy Nash represented Ulster U-19 Rugby
