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UWIC PLAYER LEADS WALES AGAIN !! UWIC RFC's tradition of captaining or coaching Wales continues with the announcement of Ryan Jones as Captain for the forthcoming 6 Nations Tournament. Ryan studied at UWIC from 1999 - 2002- where he played in both the BUSA , European Students and National League sides before going on to play professional rugby. His coach at that time being no other than Mr Kevin Bowring. Ryan adds the Captains armband to an impressive collection of honours. Since leaving UWIC he has been at the Newport RFC, Celtic Warriors and latterly The Ospreys from where he has gone on to represent not only Wales, but who can forget the impact he made on when arriving late on the Lions Tour of New Zealand 2005. Ryan has battled back to fitness having suffered a series of shoulder injuries. Ryan now joins a list of ex-UWIC students to lead Wales, a list that includes, Clive Rowlands (Pontypool), Gareth Edwards (Cardiff), John Lloyd (Bridgend), Brian rice (Newport), Jonathan Humphreys (Cardiff) and Paul John (Pontypridd). We are sure he is proud to be announced as Captain, and the Club, committee, players and members wish him all the very best.
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UWIC RFC 5th ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DINNER Friday 15th February 2008
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'UWIC RFC a breeding ground for Premier Performance and Beyond.'
Rugby at UWIC caters for the personal, social, academic and sporting development of talented rugby players. The unique diet of rugby involving a high quality cross border BUSA competition alongside the great learning experience of WRU national league rugby helps to prepare players for premier performance and beyond.
Flexibility allows for academic development to be fitted around sporting development with talented student players having the opportunity for almost full-time day time training.
UWIC rugby offers a challenging experience but one that I feel develops professional rugby players with a professional attitude and the personal responsibility to be successful.
The team spirit and camaraderie within the club is better than any you will ever experience. Students attend lectures together, live together, train together and play together. Friendships made through UWIC rugby will be some of the best friends you will ever have.
Premier clubs may be able to offer the financial incentives but UWIC RFC has the structure, organization, personnel and flexibility to develop quality players and quality people.
Despite my short time with the club UWIC RFC holds a special place in my heart.
Kevin Bowring
(RFU Head of Elite Coach Development)