Rugby is the performance sport in the Autumn term. Stowe currently field 5 senior teams, 3 U16 teams and 3 U15 teams on Saturdays against schools that can field the equivalent. The 1st Xv, 2nd XV, U16A and U15A are regarded as the performance teams where their success is closely monitored and targets set. All other teams are participation where the objective is to encourage boys to play for enjoyment and team ethos thus underpinning the performance sides. Stowe enters both the Daily Mail U18 and U15 National knockout competitions and have reached Twickenham at U18 level. Stowe supports individuals who seek representative honours and are proud of the recent track record at County, Divisional and National level. In the Lent term attention turns to the U14 age group, where Stowe fields 4 teams, the Development XV, for boys in the Fifth Form upwards who want to continue playing rugby and very strong 7-a-side squads. Coaching is provided by dedicated staff who have County and Divisional experience and are headed up by the rugby professional, Alan Hughes, who has many years of International age group coaching. Master in charge: Mr Alan Hughes
