Leeds Tykes are delighted to announce their new rugby union pathway partnership with Leeds Beckett University and University of Leeds
"The recent Covid situation has allowed us the time to review club operations, one of the key areas we assessed was our recruitment and retention process.
The purpose of the partnership is to provide talented students pathways to National League rugby union, through quality competition, coaching and mentoring support that will sit alongside their university studies and help them maximise their potential and achieve their goals and ambitions both on and off the field.
The links between Leeds Tykes and our two Universities goes back to the mid 90s when the club was first born, therefore I’m absolutely delighted that we have forged strong relationships with both rugby departments again."
Phil Davies, Director of Rugby, Leeds Tykes
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"We are looking forward to the forthcoming partnership between The University of Leeds & Leeds Tykes . Our aim is to provide a pathway for players who would like to combine their studies & at the same time giving them the opportunity to play National League Rugby."
Peter Seabourne, Head of Rugby, University of Leeds
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"I’m delighted and excited about the working relationship between the University and the Tykes, this will create an opportunity for our students to progress their rugby prowess whilst combining their academic studies."
Colin Stephens, Director of Rugby, Leeds Beckett University
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Phil Davies added that he would personally like to thank the two universities and in particular Colin, Peter and all the rugby staff for being so open minded and receptive to the partnership idea, that will have a positive effect on their student experience.
