Sapper Rugby are now in the building stage for the forthcoming 2012/13 season.  Following a mixed season last time out the focus will be to win the merit league and retain the Jones –Drake trophy.  The new Director of Rugby  Lt Col Trevor Cottee has now put his faith in the Army’s most capped player Cpl Ben Hughes as the new head coach and take sapper Rugby to the next level..  The new coaching organisation can be found on the team manager’s page. Ben’s vision will be posted soon.

The management of the club continues to develop, see the contacts list for details; Captain Mike Thomas is continuing the role of Team Manager - he will be supported by the new coaching organisation to fulfil the Corps main effort. The club continues to support players in development, with many routinely succeeding in representing at full or junior Army level. A number of players play for civilian clubs at National and Junior status. The 2012/13 season will see a number of players returning from operations in Afghanistan.

Zak Vakasawaqa (Left) was Man of the Match for the Sappers vs Gunners - Zak was excellent in all phases of the game passing well and breaking through the defence with some great running and also making key tackles in defence. Zak thoroughly deserves his Man of the Match award. Well Done! The announcement of Capt Andy Sanger as the Army Senior XV Coach (recent RE RFC Head Coach) demonstrates the success of development at all levels throughout the club.Unit Rugby Officers who have players displaying potential to play at Corps level should contact the Director of Rugby, Head Coach or Senior Team Manager.