Our Coaching Team

Mark Sharp – Head Coach

Swindon Rugby have secured the coaching skills of Mark Sharp.

My first session at Swindon is just as memorable as my most recent. I started here as a teenager playing in the back 3, gaining my first team debut on the wing at the age of 17 before finishing up as tighthead. It is a huge honour to coach my home club. I take pride un getting to know the players, their families and what their goals are, on both on and off the field.
Swindon.boasts people from all walks of life, different different skill sets, different abilities and yet you’d struggle to identify who’s who in the club after games. Here, we have no clicks, no egos just cohesion. Our player experience ranges from high-level national rugby down to people who have only just picked up a ball.
Senior training is focused on providing players with both mental and physical stimulation in a competitive and challenging environment. It’s not uncommon to have the retired players join us for training, simply because they enjoy the sessions.
We are looking to strengthen the squad with players who want to fulfil their potential and enjoy a successful season by training  hard and benefiting on Saturdays.
We would welcome any players that wish to further their rugby by joining the club and getting the benefit of a good quality coaching in the Swindon area twice a week with regular games every Saturday currently fielding two teams to come along to Bridge Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.45 -8.30 pm.
1st Team Manager
Ian 'Ragsy' Reynolds

31 years at the club.

I joined the club at 15 as a full back after school mates talking me into joining and never looked back. I made my senior rugby debut at 16 for the 5th team against Marlborough 2nds in 1993 at tight head prop. The following season, I made my first team debut at backups and have played every season bar one for the first team.

During my 31 years playing, I have held 2nd team captain for 7 years and head coach for a season.

What I love about Swindon Rugby Club is the great socials the club has maintained and the welcoming environment. Now in the role of first team manager, I enjoy seeing new/younger players find their voices and develop as players and people.

Looking forward to a great season ahead.

1st Team Captain
Sam Danford

I came to the club when moving to the area in 2019 and felt accepted with my brother. I had never played a full season competitively and that was a future goal of mine.

I love that it is a family club, welcoming for all. All players are hard working and we show that in our performance. I wouldn’t want to play anywhere else.

2nd Team Captain
James 'Noddy' Newton

I started rugby when I was 12 years old at Swindon when a school friend asked me to come along and I immediately got hooked. I have been at Swindon my whole rugby career of 21 years and have not looked back – ‘The Bridge’ is my second home.

The club is so welcoming and accepting, it doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from, you’re welcome! Ive had some pretty serious injuries in the past and have always had support from the team/committee and that’s why I’ll always be involved with Swindon RFC.

Chairman
Jonny Parker

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President
Dave Berry

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Team or Specialsm
Adam Westall

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