Men’s performance rugby programme
St Andrews offers students a world-leading academic education and a professionally run rugby programme as part of the truly unique student experience.
Led by full time Director of Rugby David Morris, our vision is to deliver a world-renowned university rugby programme that provides players with a unique rugby experience and the support to enable them to fulfil their potential and achieve sporting and academic excellence whilst studying at St Andrews.
The University’s appointment of a Director of Rugby was the first of its kind in Scottish university sport and through investment in both sporting infrastructure and highly qualified specialist staff we have developed one of the best supported rugby programmes in the UK.
Scholarships are aimed at talented players who are already competing at a high level and who believe they have the necessary attributes to be part of a performance rugby programme whilst studying for their degree in St Andrews.
With world-class facilities, highly experienced coaches, and a comprehensive support programme, you’ll have access to a professional rugby environment, and play a part in shaping the history and traditions of one of the oldest rugby clubs in the world.
Director of Rugby
David MorrisSaints Sport
University Park
St Leonards Road
St Andrews
KY16 9DY
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 2190
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Director of Rugby
Men’s Rugby Head Coach
David Morris
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 2190
David Morris joined the University from Uppingham School in September 2022 with more than 25 years of experience and a proven track record as a leading rugby coach across a range of ages and environments, having been a Director of Rugby at school, university, community and professional club level.
David brings a wealth of knowledge of university rugby to his position at St Andrews, having spent 11 years as Head Coach and Director of Rugby at Loughborough University. During this period, he guided Loughborough Students to a British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Championship title, victory over England U20s and, following three promotions, to become an established side in the rugby National League 1, becoming the leading university team in the Rugby Football Union pyramid.
David has coached players who have gone on to become senior internationals and Olympians and gained international representative coaching experience as Head Coach of Great Britain Student Sevens and Forwards Coach of England Universities.
David left Loughborough to take on the role of Director of Rugby at championship club London Scottish (the Lions). Over a two-year tenure, he brought in new coaches and a new training programme to the professional squad and oversaw a significant evolution of the Lions, a growth in mini, colts and girls’ rugby and the community programme. A highlight of his time at the club was coaching the Sevens Team to victory at the Melrose Sevens, the first time London Scottish had lifted the Ladies Cup since 1965.
Coaching team
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Allan Gartshore