STUART LANCASTER (FN/AC 80-88)

Appointed as Head Coach of the

England Rugby Union Team

We are absolutely delighted that Stuart Lancaster has been appointed Head Coach of the England Rugby Union Team.

Stuart attended St. Bees School from 1980-1988 and was a member of Foundation North House and subsequently Abbots Court. Even as a schoolboy it was apparent that he was a natural sportsman and a born leader, being captain of 1st XV and 1st VII rugby teams, the 1st XI cricket team and the fives VI. He was also involved in the squash and athletics teams.

He played in the St.Bees VII which won the prestigious Rosslyn Park National Rugby Seven-a-side Tournament in 1986.

Stuart has commented that, “Without doubt my time at St Bees had a huge influence on me and definitely helped me with many skills that hopefully will stand me in good stead over the next few months.”
 
The current St. Bees School Director of Sport Huw Lewis said, “This is an immense honour both for the school and for Cumbria. Stuart is stepping into the role following a difficult period for the England team, and we at St. Bees have every faith that he is just the right man for the job.”

After the annual Rosslyn Park tournament last March, the 2012 St Bees School rugby 7s team visited Twickenham to meet Stuart and were shown around the ground.

This was an amazing experience and Stuart, along with Harlequins Academy Manager Howard Graham (FS 80-87), gave them an hour of their time and reflected on their experiences whilst at the school. The boys were shown backstage in the England dressing room and even went onto the pitch in an empty stadium which was still full of atmosphere. These are memories to hold for many years and thanks to all concerned, and particularly Stuart, for making it possible.

 

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