Rich Van Der Groot

Richard was a competitive athlete for many years throwing shot and sprinting. He was introduced to rugby by a coach which used to attend his athletics club. Richard played back row and second row before Steve Redfern coached him to play loose head prop, which is pretty much where he has played during most of his representative rugby.

Richard has a level 2 Coaches Award. His coaching experience also includes WASPS Ladies Power Coach, Fitness Coach and the Radcliffe School 1st XV Forwards Coach.

Here's a glimpse of Richard's playing career:

2002-2003

• London Welsh National Division 1
• Bedford National Division 1
• Dutch National Team 1st XV Squad

2001-2002

• Tabard RFC - National Division 3
• Olney Rugby Club - Player of the year
• Buckinghamshire County

1999-2000

• Olney Rugby Club - Player of the year