England Students' Rugby Eligibility and Nomination Criteria
2015/16 Season
Purpose
The Primary purpose of The England Student team is to identify and assist the
development of the best University and College based Rugby Players in the UK.
In turn, this development allows them to experience International rugby.
Playing for the England Students Team is the pinnacle of student rugby in this
country. The aim at each stage of the system is to engage holistic development
with inclusion of all players, coaches, administrators and medical staff who
become part of the process.
The England Students team identifies and recognises the quality of student
rugby. It provides an alternative pathway for rugby development for those
individuals who value the pursuit of higher education and/or develop later as
rugby players.
Development comprises training and playing performance, enhancing leadership,
self –management, communication skills, cultural, and team skills, both on and
off the field. All of this in a professionally structured international team
environment
England Students endeavours to assist player progression to the professional
and semi-professional game.
An England Student Rugby player….
Eligibility and Selection
Any player being nominated must meet the following criteria:

Is English qualified (either through birth or family heritage from
parents or grandparents or residency. Proof of heritage will be
required)

Must be enrolled at an accredited Higher Education or Further
Education institution. Students need to be studying in HE for at
least half time at level 4 (Higher National Certificates) or
above. This represents a minimum of 60 credits. Students in
Further Education should be studying for at least half time at
Vocational Qualification Level 4 or above.

Represents their University/College of study in either/or a
combination of BUCS, College, RFU competitions, University Medics
leagues or Friendly games. This is for a minimum of 5 games in the
current season.

Proof of this maybe requested by the institution "Athletic Union"
or University Student Sport governing organisation. Exceptional
circumstances may be considered on their individual merits e.g.
injury.

Are over 18 years old on Sept 1 of the current playing season.

No player (come September of the 2015/16 season) shall be eligible
for England Students if they have represented another
international side in 15’s or 7’s within the previous 36 months
from September 2015. This is immaterial of whether representing
that side changes your English Qualified Players status. I.e. Full
representation which would no longer qualify you to play for
England.


Exhibits rugby playing performances of a high consistent standard
Is physically, technically, tactically and mentally capable of
playing a minimum of Level 3 or above in the respective country
his University/College is affiliated.








Focus’s on his improving his individual positional and team rugby
skills
Communicates effectively.
Shows good “people skills” exhibiting behaviour and habits
within the RFU values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline,
Sportsmanship. Both on and off the field.
Meets the minimum Fitness and Conditioning standards set by the
Students RFU Coaches
Manages himself professionally with regards to nutrition, medical,
injuries and general body management
Has his nomination signed off by a Coach or University official
confirming all information is correct
Meets the nomination deadlines and timings
Is free of any known conflicting events on the dates set out for
England Students training and matches
Nomination Process
Players nominations must be completed and submitted by a qualified coach.
Nominations will not be received direct from any player. The coach should be
from the player’s academic institution in the first instance.
The coach (or the institutions Student Union, if no coach is appointed) is required
to send the attached nomination form to the England Students Team Manager,
Phil Llewellyn, at; PhilipLlewellyn@rfu.com.
By completing the nomination form and submitting it the coach is confirming that
any nominated player meets the selection criteria and will be held accountable
should it be proved that a player is ineligible.
The nominations period will close on Thursday 4th February. Any nominations
received after this date will not be considered.
All queries regarding eligibility should be directed to Phil Llewellyn in the first
instance.
England Students Nomination Form 2015/16
Please ensure all information is completed in full ELECTRONICALLY.
An incomplete form will not be accepted. ALL forms must be submitted by a
qualified coach from the Academic Institution as outlined above in the nomination
guidance.
Players Personal Information
Name:
Address:
Mobile:
Non University E-mail:
Nationality:
Place of Birth:
Passport Country of
Issue:
Passport Number:
University:
Course:
Year at University:
Players Rugby Information
Playing Position:
2nd Playing Position
(If relevant):
University Director of Rugby/Coach Contact Information
Name:
Role:
E-mail:
Mobile:
Declaration
I, as the nominating coach the for above player confirm I am accountable for the
confirmation that he meets all the nominating criteria and is eligible for England
Students.
Name:
Position:
Date: