Brighton College RFC
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Brighton College Rugby. U14A-E, U15A-D, U16 A-D, 1st-5th XV. Go the Pelicans... England & Quins training base.
Joined October 2011
Mr Pope last team talk after 50 years coaching Rugby @BrightonCollege special moment for a very special person. Thank you ‘Popey’ @EngRugbySchools @NextGenXV @TheBrownSSFC @SussexRFU @rosslynpark
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All the best to Eddie and @EnglandRugby tmw. We are all with you. #justoverthehalfwayline 🤣@JoeMarler @FifteenRugbyXV @SussexRFU @davidflatman @brightonargus @Bexram
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Big welcome @Joel_Conlon to @BrightonCollege and @BriCollSport department. Junior World Cup winner and ex @Saracens @ExeterChiefs excited to have you on board 👊 @russellearnshaw @EngRugbySchools @NextGenXV
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Congrats Charlie Clare on being awarded Sedbergh Tens @TheBrownSSFC ‘player of the tournament’- some great names have won this ! @WardenParkPE @NextGenXV @QuinsAcademy #wizard #gopelican
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Great entrance boys! 💙❤️💙❤️.@TheBrownSSFC Tens. Sound on 🔊 #iwannabewithyoueverywhere #gopelicans .@NextGenXV @BrightonCollege @BriCollSport @russellearnshaw
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Well done to the 1st VII today winning @SurreyRugbySch 7s. Gutsy, brave and big hearts all day. Thank you for everyone’s support. Special day 🎉#gopelicans @NextGenXV @SussexRFU @EngRugbySchools @BrightonCollege
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Congrats to these 3 young men - Charlie Clare, Harry Browne and Jonny Smith who will be joining @MarcuSmith10 @JamesR_Chisholm Ross Chisholm @Harlequins @QuinsAcademy next season! #gopelicans #flythenest @NextGenXV @oldbrightonians @SussexRFU @BrightonCollege @EngRugbySchools
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Special week to have @MarcuSmith10 back on The Home Ground aka ‘the field of dreams’ training with @EnglandRugby proud moment for everyone involved with his journey 👊 #gopelican @NextGenXV @EngRugbySchools
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Kickers were out today using the hurdles. Great way to evolve technique on high kick offs. 7s season starts soon - so exciting!! @W_Abrahams @FifteenRugbyXV @dave_alred #gopelicans
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Here we go!! Here are the 105 players on pre season tour @SwanseaUni 🏴 #gopelicans #topgun @NextGenXV
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Captain Jonny Smith named player of the tournament @mystjossport Festival. Great achievement and well deserved 👊👊🔵🔴🔵🔴 @MarcuSmith10 @gopelican @Harlequins
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The bad weather sometimes gets you to think about how to do things differently. Boys just loved it!#gopelicans @TheMagicAcad @EngRugbySchools @FifteenRugbyXV @SussexRFU @BriCollSport @russellearnshaw @twowheelprof
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Thanks @Brengall15 @TheRugbyPaper for your kind words & article. Lots of staff, parents, physios, coaches, security crew, catering, grounds staff along with many other people contribute, however it’s the boys that continue to make it happen #gopelicans
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Amazing to have @EnglandRugby back this week. Inspirational for all our pupils. Great atmosphere on campus and all the best in 6 Nations #gopelicans
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This one was for everyone who has ever been involved with Rugby at Brighton College @RPNS7s U18 cup winners 💙❤️💙❤️ #gopelicans #UTP @NextGenXV @EngRugbySchools @BBCSussexSport
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New building @BrightonCollege looking splendid….but take a closer peek….👀👀 @EnglandRugby 👀 working hard #bigweek #gopelicans
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Congrats to @MillfieldRugby for winning @mystjossport Festival. Runners up for the 1st XV who were outstanding all weekend. Everyone should be immensely proud. Thank you for all the support #gopelicans #letsgoflyakite @NextGenXV @CheersMatePro
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****Special special special **** celebrating Mr Pope’s 50th year coaching Rugby at Brighton College. His enthusiasm is infectious, wisdom off the scale and loyalty second to none. Thank you 🔴🔵🔴🔵 @oldbrightonians
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DEFENCE day -kabaddi, kabaddi, kabaddi. ’king of the kabaddi ladder!’ #SelfOrganising #ProblemSolving #DecisionMaking #Adaption #connected #play #welovekabaddi @twowheelprof @russellearnshaw @skillacq @BriCollSport @FifteenRugbyXV
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Tmw the Leavers will all wake up & read their letters thanking them for their commitment over the years. They will play their last match (only match this season) v @HamptonRugby It will be fun, emotional and maybe we will dance at some point. #gopelicans #bestrywins
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Magnificent ‘super hero Captains run through’ for Mr Grice’s last rugby session after 10 years amazing commitment to the Club. Thank you #diveforwardroles @RadleySports
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Welcome @wallabies to @BrightonCollege very excited to host you this week! @BBCSussexSport @SussexRFU @NextGenXV #gowallabies #gopelicans
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Another special day @RPNS7 with the U14s reaching semi final of Cup and 1st VII bouncing back to win the plate in style 🦾 both teams hugging it out at the end ❤️❤️#pelicanlove @NextGenXV
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Mr Barnes who will be leaving after 5 years talked to the boys before @TheBrownSSFC Tens about making the most of the last weekend. Brilliant, emotional and passionate words. Thank you Mr B #gopelicans @NextGenXV @CheersMatePro
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These boys were magnificent today and the Leavers year group have been brilliant over the years. Arguably the best BC year group ever. Not just what they have won but more importantly how they have done it! #leaversday #proudpelicans #flythenestpelicans @FifteenRugbyXV
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Wonderful to see these 4 involved in Quins 1st team today. @oldbrightonians @SussexRFU @QuinsAcademy #gopelicans
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Boys, Parents and Staff in unison creates special times. @RPNS7s U18 Cup & @sedberghsport Super Tens Winners 2025 🏆 🏆 Thank you Leavers 🙏 #flythenest #thedouble #UTP @NextGenXV @EngRugbySchools @GoodSchoolsUK @PADSISUK
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Had to be done! Promised them if they did the double! 😂😂 not quite Scott Robertson levels….Sound on loud 🔊.@RPNS7s @sedberghsport Tens @AllBlacks @crusadersrugby @NextGenXV #runDMC #gopelicans #UTP
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Congrats last years 1st XV captain Jonny Smith making his debut for @Harlequins tonight joining another ex BC captain Ross Chisholm on the field. Sound on 🔊👊#gopelicans @QuinsAcademy @NextGenXV
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So the 7s preparation has started! Familiar sight for all @oldbrightonians #moneyinthebank #gopelicans #welovehillsprints
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Congrats to 1st XV captain @02msmith on his call up for England 20s training camp #stash #goodeffort
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We got awarded ‘try of the tournament’ @mystjossport Festival with this cracker, starting from behind our own goal line!! 🔥🔥🔥💙❤️#gopelicans #lamb2stubbs @NextGenXV @MarcuSmith10 @Harlequins @BrightonCollege @BriCollSport
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They're coming back!!! @EnglandRugby training at Brighton College 3rd/4th October #eddielovesbrighton @SussexRFU
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This season we say goodbye to the legend Nigel who has been the Rugby Club physio for last 10 years. All the best in retirement & thank you on behalf of all the boys, staff & parents! @PhysioScienceUK @BriCollSport @EngRugbySchools @NextGenXV @ajford1
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Whilst the 1st XV didn’t have a Match yesterday they were all allocated a team to coach to bring the club even closer together & as part of our Leadership drive. Feedback from the boys is that the Teachers 🥸are now redundant 😁😁💪👊
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Guess who’s in this week??! Kit is all ready to go. Everyone @BrightonCollege @BriCollSport is very very excited!! #gopelicans
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Always a memorable moment to be awarded your 1st XV colours. Congrats Hugo and Hunter ! #gopelicans @oldbrightonians @BrightonCollege @BriCollSport
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Lovely that current pupil Luc Smith played with oldbrightonians @WatersCalum (player of the tournament) winning @rosslynpark floodlit 7s @QuinsAcademy @Harlequins @SamuraiRugby #gopelicans
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Finally used the scrum machine this season ! 🤣😂🤣@btoncollcricket @W_Abrahams @twowheelprof @ECB_cricket @SussexCCC @TheMagicAcad
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Normally today the ‘Leavers letters’ are handed out @TheBrownSSFC Tens before they wear the Claret & Navy hoops for the last time. This year the postman has delivered them but it doesn’t detract from their efforts, commitment & contributions to the Club #gopelicans #flythenest
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Thank you @Harlequins for spending time with our boys & girls today passing on your knowledge & inspiring our pupils with some ‘positional clinics’ and insight into pro sport! @NextGenXV @EngRugbySchools @SussexRFU @BrightonCollege
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Just before the Cup final @RPNS7s So proud of the 7s squad this week. Gave it everything they had & looked after each other. #gopelicans #soundon @NextGenXV @EngRugbySchools @DRoj @BrightonCollege @BriCollSport
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Mixed ability, mixed age groups & player led afternoon on attacking options #80players #learning #tour #france @skillacq @TheMagicAcad @russellearnshaw @HalsburySport @W_Abrahams @CumnorSport
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Leavers letters are done which means it’s the last day of the season tmw @TheBrownSSFC Tens #gopelicans @NextGenXV
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Hungry Hippos 🦛🦛🦛🦛🤣🤣.Activation fun and no one cheated….🤥@russellearnshaw @twowheelprof @RugbyCreative @PlayfulUniClub @EngRugbySchools @NextGenXV @BrightonCollege #gopelicans #hungryhippos
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Amazing 15 fixtures with @EpsomC_Rugby with nearly 300 boys playing competitive Rugby then watching @MarcuSmith10 kick the winner. Chips for tea everyone! Great day for the club 🔴🔵💪 @EngRugbySchools @NextGenXV
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Not our day today @TheBrownSSFC Tens losing in semi final. Objective was to enjoy every minute on and off the field together for the last weekend of the season. Mission accomplished!! 🎉 🎉🎉one last song before heading home ! @NextGenXV #soundon #imstillstanding
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Another stunning weekend @TheBrownSSFC Tens to finish the season. Runners up in the Cup to the hosts. Special group of players with total commitment and passion until the end. Thank you Leavers you’ve been amazing. #flythenest ❤️💙#gopelicans #energy @NextGenXV @BrightonCollege
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Brighton College & the Rugby Club could not be prouder of @oldbrightonians George Cook today. Robinson College & now ‘Rugby Blue’ winning @VarsityMatch with @CURUFC #gopelican @SussexRFU @BrightonCollege
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Congratulations to Hugo Hughes being named the Rugby club Captain. Natural leader who we know will lead by example, inspire others and do a great job #gopelicans @DorsetHouseSch @QuinsAcademy @BrightonCollege @BriCollSport
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‘Tour song’ at team meeting before block fixture with good friends @dulwichrugby 320+ boys in 16 teams - “I wanna be with you everywhere. !” Sound on loud 🔊 (home clothes day) @NextGenXV @BrightonCollege @BriCollSport @EngRugbySchools
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Snr’s set their own goals;.Make the most of every moment , look after each other & have high energy at all times! They met these goals every week…. 1st, 2nd & 3rd XV have won every match & 4th XV lost one. 🎉🎉 @BrightonCollege @NextGenXV @RugbyPass @TheRugbyPaper @Harlequins
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Mutual respect and great friendship with @MillfieldRugby after final. Thank u 4 everyone's support this weekend.Well done boys. #gopelicans
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Lovely to host @HarlequinsWomen this weekend for a mini pre season in Brighton - all the best for the new season ! @BriCollSport @BrightonCollege
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Thank you @TheBrownSSFC for another great weekend. Congratulations and thank you to the Leavers. You have been magnificent and should be very proud. @NextGenXV 🔵🔴🔵🔴 #gopelicans #flythenest @ajford1 @Joel_Conlon
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Hat presentation for Woody before we leave - joint best bus driver in the world (& Colin) It’s his last @mystjossport after 9 years. Big part of the journey (literally…) Thank you for your passion and humour #gopelicans @NextGenXV
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Congrats Harry Streak on ‘player of the tournament’ award at @TheBrownSSFC Tens. Some very famous names on this trophy. Great achievement! 💪@NextGenXV @BrightonCollege
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Here we go! @Harlequins warming up on the ‘field of dreams’ Home Ground #southcoastsunshine @NextGenXV
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Congrats to U6th Harry Browne making his England U18s debut v Italy at the weekend. @SussexRFU @BrightonCollege #gopelican
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Every year before the oldest fixture in the calendar against @EBCSport the boys carry & race the tractor tyres up the hill overlooking Brighton. This year @oldbrightonians @beadle_alfie talked about making the most of every minute in the jersey! 👊💪#gopelicans #derbyday
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Poignant moments today with a minute silence before all matches. Thank you @TonbridgeSport for an amazing start to the season #gopelicans @NextGenXV @EngRugbySchools
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BC 1st XV coaches since 1971 apart from one year. Who is the missing person? 👀@MillfieldRugby @jonbrimacombe @oldbrightonians Just lovely to have them with 1st XV today #pelicansforever #47years @FifteenRugbyXV
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Day 4 - ‘Superhero Day’ Here we go!!!! @SussexRFU @FifteenRugbyXV @Saracens @EngRugbySchools @Harlequins @JamesR_Chisholm @02msmith @Chisholm_Ross
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Lovely to have Alex, Luc and Elliot starting yesterday with @Harlequins U18s. Boys working hard to potentially join the 5 @oldbrightonians in the Senior squad at the moment. @02msmith @JamesR_Chisholm @Chisholm_Ross @WatersCalum @lukejames @QuinsAcademy @davidflatman
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The bond with @Harlequins has been strong for 20+ years & has never been stronger currently with 30+ in the pathway, 6 in the Men’s squad along with @TurnerHall_J on coaching staff! @JamesR_Chisholm @MarcuSmith10 @QuinsAcademy @NextGenXV @btsportrugby @EngRugbySchools @ugomonye
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Who knew ‘ball bags’ could be so useful (apart from carrying balls of course) Empty the bag - start again #gopelicans @QuinsAcademy @SamRobertsComms @russellearnshaw @TurnerHall_J @W_Abrahams @NextGenXV @seanbeanymarsde
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. and there they go ‘flying the nest’ as brilliant young men. Well done. Magnificent until the end. Thank you @HamptonRugby for hosting #gopelicans #flythenest
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Just so good to be back together again ❤️some fixtures v @CranleighschRU tmw. Boys are very excited just to put the shirt let alone play some Rugby ! #gopelicans
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Great week hosting @EnglandRugby thank you for your time with our pupils and all the best for the rest of @SixNationsRugby 🌹🌹@NextGenXV @EngRugbySchools @BriCollSport
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Congrats to Luke James signing @QuinsAcademy contract. I’m sure @02msmith @JamesR_Chisholm @WatersCalum @Chisholm_Ross will look after you. All 5 on the same team would be good to watch!! #flypelican @FifteenRugbyXV @SussexRFU
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‘He could do things other kids couldn’t even see’: the making of Marcus Smith Thank you @guardian_sport for a great article @QuinsAcademy @russellearnshaw
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‘Ball bags’ and ‘post protectors’ anything else lying around. ? @WardenParkPE @TheMagicAcad @QuinsAcademy @TurnerHall_J @NextGenXV @SamRobertsComms @W_Abrahams
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Great to get next years 1st & 2nd XV going for next season. Thank you @oldbrightonians @WatersCalum @02msmith and Alfie Beadle for some inspiring words and cracking coaching 👊💪@BrightonCollege @BriCollSport @FifteenRugbyXV #gopelicans
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Great way to start 2018 hosting England Rugby today ! @SussexRFU @FifteenRugbyXV @EngRugbySchools #homeground #fieldofdreams
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The boys fought hard yesterday @RPNS7 but didn’t quite go our way. Back into it early this morning & on the road to @TheBrownSSFC Tens. Very excited bus! #getbackonthehorse #gopelicans
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Special night for a brilliant guy! Some brilliant Rugby on a stunning evening. Please donate if you can on this link #noahfoundation @CNCS_PE @SussexRFU
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Well done boys. Great to see @WatersCalum back out there. @02msmith @JamesR_Chisholm @QuinsAcademy @SussexRFU @BrightonCollege @oldbrightonians
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A huge thank you @TrinitySchRugby helping us remember Mr Dunn who sadly passed away last week. 13 years in the BC Sports Dept. RIP Mr Dunn
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Thank you Eddie for a great session with the 1st and 2nd XV. As always lots of lessons learnt and plenty of humour along the way! #eddielovesbrighton #gopelicans @FifteenRugbyXV @SussexRFU @EngRugbySchools
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16s All England National 7s winners 🎉 🏆 thank you @LondonOratory for hosting another great tournament #gopelicans @NextGenXV @MarcuSmith10 @BrightonCollege @BriCollSport 🔴🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵🔴🔵🔴
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Great achievement @JamesR_Chisholm great player but more importantly one of the best guys. Very proud moment 💪👊@oldbrightonians @HeathRugbyClub @BBCSussexSport @SussexRFU @WardenParkPE #gopelican
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Lovely to see so many @oldbrightonians getting involved at @EGRFCSunshine7s great day out @SamuraiRugby @myoddballs #gopelicans
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Thank you U6th for all your energy and effort over the years. Great year group and now ‘fly the nest’ 🐦 ❤️💙❤️💙 @EngRugbySchools @NextGenXV @BriCollSport #flythenest
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U16 @RPNS7 National 7s winners. Well done boys & thank you to everyone who helped them along the way. #gopelicans
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Getting yr 1st XV colours is always a special moment. Then the England Captain & Coach award them 2 you. #specialtimes @BrightonCollege
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Thank you Paul McKeown. It’s been an amazing journey with you over the last 10 years. You have played huge role within the Club and all the boys are forever grateful for all your support and expertise. Too fast, too quick, too clever ! #yoursingains #hero #legend #pelicanforever
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Matches cancelled so it’s time for some fun in liquid sunshine ☀️ @NextGenXV @BriCollSport #gopelicans
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Kabaddi, Kabaddi,Kabaddi. annual BCRFC championship! #connections #teamwork #play #fun #collaboration
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Every year before the long standing ‘Derby’ fixture v @EBCSport the 1st XV squad have a tractor tyre race up the Downs. Then we chat about what it means to play Rugby for your school 👊♥️ #schooldaysbestdays #gopelicans @oldbrightonians
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Thank you everyone for coming together for a special night to remember a much loved teacher Mr Bellenger ❤️ @HamptonRugby @MarcuSmith10 @JamesR_Chisholm @NextGenXV @BrightonCollege
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Well this is lovely! @oldbrightonians @JamesR_Chisholm presented George Cook with his shirt last night for @EngCountiesU18 match v Ireland Clubs & Schools today. #pelicanlove
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Thank you @gordonsrugby for hosting a great Friday Night Lights 7s comp #music #bbq 🔊🔊🍗!! @NextGenXV @BriCollSport @BrightonCollege
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Lovely to have @EnglandRugby back today @SussexRFU @BBCSussexSport @FifteenRugbyXV @BriCollSport #gopelicans #growtherose
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Inspirational for all schoolboys playing Rugby today from @Harlequins last night. Very excited about block fixture with @RGSHWSport today! @NextGenXV @MarcuSmith10 @JamesR_Chisholm
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Very proud of these boys yesterday. Well done to @CranleighschRU on a superb achievement. On the road to @TheBrownSSFC Tens today! @RPNS7
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Small sided NFL, Aussie Rules, Gaelic Football, Forefit game tournament week. Focusing on ‘off the ball’ and ‘game awareness’ soooo excited!! #gopelicans @ajford1 @twowheelprof @Brengall15 @russellearnshaw @paul_westgate @EngRugbySchools @QuinsAcademy
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