GROW THE GAME
conference arena
Leading speakers for 2021 include
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Susie Appleby
Head Coach Exeter Chiefs Women |
Robbie Owens
YouTube Vlogger Squidge Rugby |
Gill Burns MBE
President Lancashire County RFU |
Steve Grainger
Director, Rugby Development RFU |
About
A weekend rugby union conference, plus a Friday night special. Meet people from across the rugby family in the Grow the Game Arena at the Brighton 7s Festival
Unique entertainment, exhibitions and networking for rugby practitioners, experts, and stakeholders discussing important topics around the game and more
What does the future of rugby look like? As new formats emerge in the hope of reaching different audiences, players, clubs, and stakeholders must learn different ways to interpret the game and approach new markets
As the sport continues to grow globally, is there a danger that the amateur game is getting left behind? What happens to players when they stop playing? How is technology involved in all aspects of club rugby today? Where are the ‘positive disruptors’ in the sport? How are clubs recovering from the after-effects of coronavirus on their business?
Book your place today, enjoy your journey, or forge your path through the world of rugby – join us at Brighton 7s Festival in the Grow the Game Arena
Unique entertainment, exhibitions and networking for rugby practitioners, experts, and stakeholders discussing important topics around the game and more
What does the future of rugby look like? As new formats emerge in the hope of reaching different audiences, players, clubs, and stakeholders must learn different ways to interpret the game and approach new markets
As the sport continues to grow globally, is there a danger that the amateur game is getting left behind? What happens to players when they stop playing? How is technology involved in all aspects of club rugby today? Where are the ‘positive disruptors’ in the sport? How are clubs recovering from the after-effects of coronavirus on their business?
Book your place today, enjoy your journey, or forge your path through the world of rugby – join us at Brighton 7s Festival in the Grow the Game Arena
Experts speaking in 2021 include
RFU Representatives
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Steve Grainger
Director, Rugby Development RFU |
Clare Daniels
Match Official Development, World Rugby 7s Reviewer RFU/World Rugby |
Andrew Small
Match Official Development Officer RFU |
Louise Meadows
Head Coach England Counties U20s RFU |
Tom Hodgins
Performance Psychologist RFU/England 7s |
Alex Read
PGMOT Strength & Conditioning Coach RFU/Perform Fitness |
Club Rugby Representatives
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Will Serocold
Performance Analyst London Irish |
Gill Burns MBE
President Lancashire County RFU |
Marc Turner
Senior Performance Analyst Harlequins |
Susie Appleby
Head Coach Exeter Chiefs Women |
Neil Harris
Assistant Coach & Head of Rugby Saracens Women |
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Speaker tbc
Toronto Arrows Rugby |
Lewis Sones
Academy Pathway Manager & Women’s Pathway Coach Saracens |
Vicky Alexander
1st Team Assist Coach; 2nd Team Lead Coach Richmond Rugby |
Gary English
Lead Performance Analyst Wasps Ladies |
Kevin Moggridge
Former Womens Head Coach Oxford University Rugby |
Elite Rugby Specialists
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Sammie Phillips
Head of Elite Performance England Touch Association |
Dr Gary Lambert
Head Coach England Touch Senior Women England Touch Association |
Ben Mercer
Former Pro Athlete & Amazon Best Selling Author Fringes: Life on the Edge of Professional Rugby |
Eoin McHugh
Head of Communication International Rugby Players |
Harry Horsley
Co-Founder & CEO RugbyX |
Sector Innovators
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Mark Fletcher
CEO Pitchero |
Rebecca Hopkins
CEO Sports Technology Awards Group |
Karl Hogan
SVP, Partnership & Comms Catapult Sports |
Fiona Green
Director & Co-Founder Winners FDD Ltd |
Julian Pike
Partner Farrer & Co |
Dugald MacDonald
CEO Sportable |
Guest Specialists
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Robbie Owens
YouTube Vlogger Squidge Rugby |
Dr Elisabeth Williams
Senior Lecturer Sports Science Swansea University |
Tom Kingsley
Associate Partner, Sports Industry Group EY |
Brendan McGroarty
Director Elite Rugby Scholars – US College Rugby Consultants |
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Co-Founder
Try Tag Rugby |
Luis Mendia
Medical Education Manager World Rugby |
Russell Earnshaw Wizard
The Magic Academy |
Steve Bustin
Conference Stage Compere Get Your Voice Heard |
More speakers to be announced
Who should attend?
Are you...
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An aspiring professional in rugby?
A former player that wants to find a new challenge? Involved in the game but limited by your day job? Wanting to meet a like-minded rugby community? Keen to find new ways to apply professional skills? Responsible for maintaining the wellbeing of players? |
In charge of improving your club, team, or society?
Unsure of the 'bigger picture' in the rugby landscape? Trying to find investment and funding sources? Looking to interpret the game with innovative ideas? Developing your leadership skills? Unsure of the laws and how they are applied? |
Come and meet experts, stakeholders, specialists, guests and those at the top of the game, as they gather in Brighton to discuss the latest trends and issue facing Rugby Union today
Network with women and men at all levels of the sport to learn best practice and forge new opportunities for you and your rugby journey
Network with women and men at all levels of the sport to learn best practice and forge new opportunities for you and your rugby journey
This arena is separately bookable!
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SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS
Brighton 7s Festival is delighted to be working with the following 2021 Grow the Game Arena partners
Partners can get up to 20% OFF all ticket prices
Contact us to find out more
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