GKT Men’s Rugby Club (Guy’s, King's & St Thomas’ Men’s Rugby Football Club) the Oldest Rugby Club in the World (Est.1843) has been proudly and strongly represented by students from KCL since its formation, with the club evolving to be represented by students studying ALL types of degrees at King’s.
We cater for players of all abilities, from beginners to academy players; whichever level you are there’s a team for you.
Our teams play in the BUCS South Eastern leagues and also participate in other domestic cup competitions: BUCS Cup, UH Cup (The oldest rugby cup competition in the world), and national cup competitions (NAMS) with annual friendlies against Cambridge and Oxford University Rugby clubs.
We also have a Saturday side playing in the Kent Men’s League so all players are guaranteed match experience throughout the season. We also have strong links with the O2 Touch initiative for members of all standards who either do not wish to play contact rugby, improve their fitness and handling skills, or just want to get back into the swing of things with sessions every Thursday from late-August to late June at Tabard Gardens Astroturf
There are more opportunities for elite players, looking to challenge themselves further, to represent the club playing for United Hospitals - an invitational outfit made up of the best players from London's medical schools, playing fixtures throughout the year against the likes of Army U23s, Cardiff Medicals, Welsh Academics, Oxford, and Cambridge amongst others.
We hold regular training sessions led by a full-time dedicated coach every Monday from 6:30-8pm starting mid-September at our home grounds: Brockley Rise, Honor Oak Park, London, SE23 1NW with the opportunity for tailored gym programmes/session and one-on-one feedback for those looking for a little bit more.
The benefits of joining:
- We currently have a 1st XV and 2nd XV that play on Wednesdays AND Saturdays to increase opportunities for participation.
- Home ground and training located at Honor Oak Park, only a 15-minute train journey from University campuses - the most central home ground of any of the London universities.
- Players receive free and discounted Kit/Stash from our Club Shop as well as fresher's receiving playing shorts and socks included in membership fees.
- We offer two £1,000 and two £500 scholarships each year for stand-out players, both on and off the pitch. £1000 of this is dedicated solely to Freshers. These scholarships are funded by alumnae and are unique to our club.
- We play in the United Hospitals cup, the oldest rugby cup competition in the world, against all other London Medical Schools. Last year both our 1st and 2nd XV reached the finals.
- Players will have the chance to represent GKTMRFC against KCL in both the Macadam Cup and PAC Challenge Cup (for the 1st XV and 2nd XV respectively). We have held the PAC Challenge Cup since it's introduction, and have held the Macadam cup since 2019. We also face KCL in our BUCS league and last season beat them twice, completing the clean sweep over our rivals from across the river.
- Our club traditions and awesome social scene are not to be missed. Come and find us at Freshers' Fayres, we'll be in our dashing navy and gold kit. In the meantime, join us on facebook for updates on trials, unmissable socials and training! Feel free to post on the Facebook group and ask any questions you may have, or alternatively contact Honorary Secretary Elias Brown at [email protected], we'll be happy to hear from you.
What’s on (known upcoming training and meetings):
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Date
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Time
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Description
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Cost
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Who can attend?
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Location?
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| 20/09/2022 |
10am-5pm |
Fresher’s Fayre at Guy’s Campus |
FREE |
Everyone and Anyone |
The Quad,
Guy's Campus London, SE1 9RT
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| 20/09/2022 |
5pm |
Charity Touch Tournament |
£2 |
Everyone and Anyone |
Southwark Park,
SE16 2TX
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22/09/2022
23/09/2022
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10am-5pm
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Fresher’s Fayre at Old Billingsgate
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FREE
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Everyone and Anyone
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Old Billingsgate,
1 Old Billingsgate Walk, EC3R 6DX
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| 23/09/2022 |
7.30pm onwards |
GKT RUGBY HOSTS:‘Move In Welcome’ Social over at Dover Castle. |
FREE |
Everyone and Anyone |
The Dover Castle
6a Great Dover Street, Borough, London, SE1 4XW (1 min walk from Borough Station)
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26/09/2022
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6.45-8.30pm
(Meet at West Wing, Guys Campus at 5:45pm, current squad players will escort you over)
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Training at Honor Oak Park
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FREE
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Freshers /Students keen to play Men’s University rugby
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King's College Sports Ground - Honor Oak Park
Brockley Rise,
London
SE23 1NW
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28/09/2022
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2.00pm onwards
(Meet at West Wing, Guys Campus at 1.15pm, current squad players will escort you over)
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GKT RUGBY FRESHER WELCOME SESSION
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FREE
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Freshers /Students keen to play Men’s University rugby
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King's College Sports Ground - Honor Oak Park
Brockley Rise,
London
SE23 1NW
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28/09/2022
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4:30pm onwards (straight after welcome session)
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GKT RUGBY HOSTS: Fresher's first sports' night
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FREE
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Everyone and Anyone (even if unable to attend the welcome session)
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Guy's Bar
Boland House, Guy's Campus, London, SE1 9RT (1 min walk from London Bridge Station)
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