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About Us



About Rugbyperformance.co.uk coaches:

Managing Director:  Chris Chudleigh
Chris played national league rugby in England, Wales, Ireland and the British Army. He has coached at RFU division 1, is a National tutor, trainor & Mentor and has a degree in sport and exercise science.  Chris is also the lead coach on Sky Sports "School of Hard Knocks."

Director for Business Development: Ken Cowen

Ken has extensive experience in developing ground breaking sports and social inclusion projects - including the 'School of Hard Knocks' programme seen on Sky Sports. He has delivered training in many universities throughout the UK and abroard. As director for business development, Ken oversees a variety of projects and establishes key partnerships. He has a degree in Physical Education and is a level 2 coach

Director responsible for Overseas Affairs: Richard de Jager

Richard has years of experience working as Director of Development for KZN Rugby Union and management experience for Natal Sharks and SA U20s.  He has turned his hand to consultancy and supervises not only the KZN Rugby Exchange but is also central to bringing SA Rugby on board with the player exchange.He is also responsible for managing top players wanting to play in the UK, France or SA. These players include Adrian Jacobs and Waylon Murray (Both Springboks), Barra Mthwethwa, Lwazi Mvovo (All Sharks Currie Cup and Super 14), as well as players currently plying their trade in England, Italy and France like Sizwe Zondo (Bobigny - Federal 1 in France), Shaun Pammenter of Cornish Pirates, Gert Andries vd Merwe (Super 14), as well as several top Junior players in SA and the UK.

RugbyPerformance Camps: Jimmy Quinn

Jimmy retired from playing rugby 5 years ago, having played Army rugby at every level, he also played in national league 1 for Reading.  A former Scottish schools sprinter he has a strong leaning towards speed power and agility within his coaching.  He is a Level 3 coach and an RFU Trainer.  His particular area of expertise is development of 17-23 yr olds, and is a real practioner of self reflective learning and the student taking ownership of their own learning. Jimmy has established RugbyPerformance Camps in the South of England.
 
Assistant Coaches in NW: 

Chris Dyson
Chris formerly worked for the RFU but following returning to the UK after a stint working for the Singapore Rugby Union he joined RugbyPerformance.co.uk.  A Level 2 coach he has taken responsibility for running the schools delivery programmes.

Mario Bonati

Mario plays national league rugby and is a level 2 coach. He takes a leading role in coaching the men's first team at the University of Liverpool and delivers coaching in a range of schools across the North West. Mario is also responsible for selling EAS (sports nutrition) supplements and RugbyPerformance kit to clubs and individuals

Adam Glover

Adam has previous experience of delivering training for SOHK programmes and plays national league rugby. He delivers coaching for us in schools, universities and on camps. His main role is that of 'Sharks School Coordinator' - organising rugby gap years in South Africa at the Natal Sharks Academy, Durban. Adam has a degree in Sports Development is a level 2 coach, and currently is a mamber of the Sale Sharks training squad.


Coaching Consultants:

Mattie Stewart
European Cup Winner with Northampton and 36 Caps for Scotland in Front Row.

What our clients say:

"Wilmslow High School 1st XV have reached new heights over the last two years and some part of that success must be put down the work that Chris Chudleigh has done during pre-season training at Catterick and last summer Ripon.

The boys are put through three days of tough mental and physical work by Chris supported by Army PT instructors and combined with the professional rugby coaching, it made men out of boys, all fit and ready for the new season.

We are extremely pleased to work with Chris & Rugby Performance and would like to wish them all the success they deserve."
- Stu Giles (Head of Rugby)

Why Choose RugbyPerformance.co.uk?

RugbyPerformance.co.uk has a unique relationship with Natal Sharks and is an "Associate Partner of The Sharks Academy" running a variety of exchanges and delivering coaching on their behalf.

Our coaches have been involved in the physical and athletic development of young people for over 15 years in a variety of different environments. They have a proven track record of innovation, and success in terms of propelling players on to achieve their rugby ambitions. A rugby specific athletic development programme will not only inspire your athletes but educate them as well. An improvement in performance is guaranteed!