Rugby
Sutton Valence School has a long and strong rugby tradition and even for a relatively small school we regularly field 10 or more sides, from age 11 through to 18. 
Rugby is played during the Michaelmas term, with all year groups playing as part of their games programme. However, all are actively encouraged to take part in School fixtures, whether it be at 1st team level or the U13D team.
We aim to nurture and develop the core skills of all our players and instil the values and ethos that underpin the sport of Rugby. Through this on-going process, the level of performance will improve and players will realise their potential both on and off the field.
We regularly put players forward for county selection and over recent years many have made selection at throughout all the age groups. We regularly have students who are part of the Harlequins or Saracens Rugby Academy pathways and this is testimony to the hard work and high ability of our students and also our coaches.
We have an extensive 15-a-side fixture list playing many top rugby schools such as Tonbridge School, Eastbourne College, Whitgift School and King’s Canterbury. During the Spring Term, the 1st VII, U16 VII and U14 VII enter the National Sevens at Rosslyn Park.
In recent seasons Sutton Valence have developed strong links with Harlequins and Saracens Rugby Club that has led to a number of innovative links being developed with these world famous Rugby establishments.
In 2015 the School worked in partnership with Harlequins Rugby to design a pre-season camp aimed at all age groups across the School. The pre-season camp was the first of its kind and is now an annual fixture at the School. It demonstrates the innovative link that SV and Harlequins Rugby have built in recent years. The camp is open to players aged 13 – 18 and players from outside Sutton Valence School are welcome to attend.
For further information or to book tickets please contact communityadmin@quins.co.uk or call 020 8410 6031.
The School have also established excellent links with Saracens Rugby in recent times that sees their coaches visit the School regularly in a coaching capacity. Saracens Rugby also regularly use our facilities to coach and fitness test their elite players and we also host Academy information evenings for parents and players.
Head of Rugby
The coaching team is led by England Rugby Level 3 coach, Mr Mark Howell, who was a Welsh junior international player before playing professionally for Worcester Warriors. He has captained the Metropolitan Police Service 1st XV and became a British Police Rugby International. Mr Howell is currently the Lead Coach on the Saracens / Kent Under 14 Development Player Pathway coaching and nurturing the counties best Rugby talent.