South Gloucestershire and Stroud (SGS) College Rugby is proud to announce that 20 players have been selected to represent the Bristol Bears Academy in the upcoming U18s Academy League and U17s Development Fixtures.

This exciting milestone underscores the long-standing partnership between SGS College and the Bristol Bears, a collaboration that continues to nurture and develop top-tier rugby talent. The selected players have consistently impressed throughout the ACE and AOC Premier seasons, earning their well-deserved places in the Academy squads through hard work, dedication, and exceptional performance.

U18s Academy League Fixtures

The U18s Academy League fixtures are set to take place in January and February, showcasing some of the brightest young rugby talents in the region. Representing the U18s squad are:

• Regan Halse
• Kobey Matthews
• Joe Edwards
• Fin Flook
• Taylor Coles
• Ethan Williams
• Evan Russell
• Ned Hill
• Sam Morris
• Bruno Lamb
• Callum Baldwin
• Will Papp

U17s Development FixturesThe U17s squad also features a strong lineup of emerging talent, with the following players selected to participate:

• Lewis Carter
• Frank Genge
• Kaiden Corbett
• Matas Barasauskas
• Rory Larsen
• Kian Symes
• Phil Clarke
• Connor McKinney

One standout story is that of Callum Baldwin, who has earned his first call-up to the Bristol Bears U18s squad following an outstanding ACE season. His achievement exemplifies the strength of SGS Rugby’s programme, demonstrating that hard work and dedication can lead to opportunities at the highest levels.

SGS College’s Rugby programme continues to be a cornerstone for aspiring rugby players, offering them the skills, opportunities, and environment to achieve their full potential. The partnership with the Bristol Bears Academy ensures these young athletes are well-positioned to take their rugby careers to the next level.

About SGS Rugby

SGS Rugby is a leading rugby development programme that combines elite-level coaching with academic studies, preparing players for success both on and off the pitch. The programme has a proven track record of producing players who excel at club, academy, and national levels.

For further information about SGS Rugby, please contact:

Contact: Dan Cox
Director of Rugby
dan.cox@sgscol.ac.uk