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.

SIMON CULLEY

HEAD OF RUGBY

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

HUGH O'SULLIVAN

1ST XV ATTACK

SAM CROSS

1ST XV DEFENCE

NICK "DOC" SMITH

2ND XV COACH

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

PAUL MCGOAY

3RD XV COACH

MICK STABLES

5TH XV COACH

JAMIE KNIGHT

S&C COACH

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

HALL CHARLTON

1ST XV BACKS

THEO SMEARDON

1ST XV SKILLS

PAUL BATY

3RD XV COACH

JEFF LAMB

4TH XV COACH

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

PAUL BROOKES

PALATINATES COACH

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

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