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MEET THE COACHES

OUR TEAM

Welcome to the official website of Durham University Rugby Football Club. Our team is led by experienced coaches who have a passion for developing young talent and achieving success on the field. Meet our coaches below.

Si Culley

Si Culley

Head Of Rugby

Si is a Level 4 RFU coach with 16 years experience at the pinnacle of university rugby

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Hugh O'Sullivan

Hugh O'Sullivan

1st XV Attack

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Sam Cross

Sam Cross

1st XV Defence

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Nick Lambert

Nick Lambert

2nd XV Coach

Doc is a Durham alumni with over 15 years owning his own coaching company.

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Paul Mcgoay

Paul Mcgoay

3rd XV Coach

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Paul Brookes

Paul Brookes

Palatinates Coach

Ex-military Paul Brookes is a Bishop Auckland legend and an expert in player development.

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John Bothwell

John Bothwell

4th XV Coach

John is an award-winning academic and a British University Championship-winning coach.

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Mick Stables

Mick Stables

5th XV Coach

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Jamie Knight

Jamie Knight

S&C Coach

Jamie is entering his 7th year with DURFC bringing extensive experience within S&C

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Hall Charlton

Hall Charlton

1st XV Backs

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Theo Smeardon

Theo Smeardon

1st XV Skills

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Paul Baty

Paul Baty

3rd XV Coach

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Jeff Lamb

Jeff Lamb

Palatinates Coach

Jeff has been coaching rugby for over 40 years and is at his 9th season at DURFC.

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Sean Wiles

Sean Wiles

Palatinates Coach

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Gareth Essex

Gareth Essex

5th XV Coach

Gareth is a highly experienced local player in his first year with DURFC

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