Despite the devastating flooding to our rugby pitches over Christmas, January has been an incredibly busy and successful month for Rugby at the Grove; with team and individual success stories.

On an individual level Ellie Kildunne (Y11) has been selected to play rugby for North England U18’s group following trials earlier in the month, this is the second year running that Ellie has played at this level. The boys have also gained representative success with Edward Linkogel, Louis Fraser, Alfred Nordgren and Mason Knowles being selected for the England Independent Schools Lambs squad. They will play a series of matches against representative teams leading up to a tour of Argentina.

Unfortunately, the 1^st XV bowed out of the Natwest Schools Cup at the last 16 stage on Wednesday. Hampered by illness and injury, the team struggled against a very physical Wilmslow High School team and lost 5-29. However, well done to all involved as this Cup run and the excellent 6^th place finish in the Daily Mail Trophy means it has been a successful season. The focus now shifts to Sevens.

The U15 team defeated QEGS 11-7 to progress to the Quarter Final of the Natwest Schools Cup.

After the draw which was live on EnglandRugby.com, the Grove will play away against Millfield School on Wednesday 10^th February. Good luck to the boys in this big match!

The U13’s team have got through to the last 4 in the National Cup and their semi-final match will be played on Thursday 11^th February at home against Warwick School. The game will kick-off at 14:15. This is a fantastic achievement already for these boys and all support for the team on the day will be much appreciated.