🏉 Welcome to Christ Church Men’s Rugby 🏉

Our club is one built across the university, with students ranging from first-timers to seasoned players.  All of whom share in the love of Rugby.  The club is built on inclusivity, passion, competitiveness, and a deep history with many traditions. 

This year, with the new season, we aim to bring a fresh, energetic approach to all those who enjoy rugby. From intense training sessions and competitive BUCS fixtures to socials and team events, Canterbury Christ Church Men’s Rugby is about more than just what happens on the pitch. We’re a close-knit community that supports each other, builds lasting friendships, and represents the university with pride.

Our games are played on Wednesdays across the country, combining home and away games for you to enjoy. We hold training every Monday and Friday. We also hold socials on Wednesdays.  Then at the end of the year, Varsity against UKC. Outside of intense training and games, we are known for holding some of the best events throughout the year.   

We have a long and proud standing with Canterbury Rugby Club. This allows all those to train and play with the Club across 5 men's teams. This is a great opportunity for new and seasoned players to gain more experience. 

Men's Rugby at CCCU is a family with lots of opportunities on and off the pitch. We can’t wait to welcome new faces this September and continue building something special together.

Committee:

President:  Thomas Smith 

Vice-President: Joel Royston 

Treasurer: Tom Francis 

Wellbeing Officer: Reuben Kerr 

Captain: Ryan Bray 

Vice-Captain: Freddie Philpott 

Social Secretaries: Freddie Philpott and Daniel Franco 

Social Media Officer: Jasper Emmanuel 

Awards:

Charity Award 2025/26 

Team of the Year 2022/23

Charity Award 2021/22

How to Join

In order to play for sports teams at Christ Church you need to purchase the two different memberships linked on this page: Students' Union Sport Membership and Christ Church Sport Subscription.

Christ Church Sport Subscription + Students' Union Sport Membership = Sports Club Member

Without both memberships & subscription you will not be able to take part in your club's activities, training and matches.

Once you have selected your Rugby (Men's) membership, you can process your Christ Church Sport Subscription.

This group has no memberships available to purchase.

Please check back again soon to join this group!

Part 1 · Christ Church Sport Membership

As a member you get access to all the essentials for your sport, including:

  • Matchday and training facilities
  • Coaching (when agreed)
  • Entry fees for competitions (BUCS leagues, local, regional, and national events)
  • Transport to and from main competitions
  • Payment for officials
  • Necessary equipment
  • Affiliation fees with your National Governing Body, plus extra benefits (like increased insurance, partner discounts, ticket ballot entries for pro sports)
  • First aid cover during training and competitions

Your club also gets extra perks:

  • Free facility hire for Varsity, charity or special events
  • Support with development initiatives (like achieving SportsMark, social action projects, or making your sport more accessible)
  • Help with finding work or volunteer opportunities in sport
  • Assistance in getting sports qualifications (coaching, officiating, etc.)
  • Additional benefits from our local partnerships

Part 2 · Students' Union Sport Membership

This membership is set by your club and the funds are only spent on things that will collectively help support the club.

Examples of what your memberships can be spent on but are not limited to are:

  • Kit
  • Dinners/end-of-year awards
  • Extra sessions outside of budgeted Christ Church Sport Membership costs
  • Extra travel outside of budgeted Christ Church Sport Membership costs
  • Trips and events

Not only does your membership help support your clubs extracurricular activities and it also allows the union to do the following:

  • Insurance for all signed-up sports members
  • Contact committee members about key information throughout the year
  • Allow committee members access to their club email accounts
  • Allow you to run and vote in Committee Elections
  • Committee members to access the website and finance systems
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Committee Member

Ryan Sean Bray

Captain
Committee Member

Freddie Albert Philpott

Social Secretary
Vice Captain
Committee Member

Daniel Franco Perez

Social Secretary
Committee Member

Jasper Ifeanyi Emmanuel

Social Media Officer
Committee Member

Thomas Matthew Roger Smith

President
Committee Member

Tom William Francis

Treasurer
Committee Member

Joel Daniel Royston

Vice-President
Committee Member

Reuben Somerset James Kerr

Wellbeing