New Appointments Strengthen the Langley Rugby Academy and Senior School Rugby Provision

Langley Senior School is delighted to share the news of two new Rugby appointments who joined the Sports department in September. Two highly experienced coaches, Scott Lyle and Jobey Wadd will strengthen both the school’s rugby provision and development of the brand-new Langley Rugby Academy.

Building on Langley’s Rugby Tradition

Head Coach Jonny Wheeler quotes ‘rugby has always been central to life at Langley.’

With a proud rugby heritage, Langley has a long-standing tradition of developing talented players and contributing to the wider game. From hosting the National U15 Rugby Festival to seeing former pupils progress to impressive levels, including Leicester Tigers, our rugby programme has always been about creating opportunities for young players to thrive.

Building on this strong foundation, our new coaching team is committed to continuing that legacy through a focus on individual development, confidence and enjoyment of the game. We aim to provide every player with the support, guidance and pathways to reach their full potential, both on and off the pitch, while fostering a lifelong love of rugby.

About our New Rugby Coaches

Scott Lyle

Scott Lyle has seven years of professional rugby experience on the pitch himself, including two-time Coppa Italia and A Serie Elite title successes for his Italian team Petrarca and selection for Scotland Club XV. With his own player experience, Scott’s exposure to rugby at such a high level, will provide valuable insight and expertise for Langley’s aspiring players.

Jobey Wadd

Jobey Wadd brings a wealth of coaching experience to Langley. He has built an extensive coaching career across multiple unique rugby settings; such as UEA, North Walsham Valkyries and halfway across the globe, in Australia with Petersham Colts. The diversity of his work in schools, university and at club level rugby, is vital for supporting players of all abilities and ages.

Strengthening Rugby Development Across the School

Together, Scott and Jobey will play an integral role across Langley School’s rugby programme, supporting pupils through specialist coaching, focused small-group sessions and tailored match preparation.

Their combined expertise will strengthen both individual performance and team development, helping pupils build their skills, confidence and understanding of the game. With these new appointments comes an exciting opportunity to further develop rugby at Langley, building on the school’s existing player pathways and creating new connections through their experience and professional networks.

As Langley continues to develop its rugby offering across our 100-acre grounds in Loddon, and the introduction of the Langley Rugby Academy, the arrival of Scott and Jobey marks an important new chapter for the growth of the school’s rugby provision.

To find out more about Rugby at Langley, including the new opportunities available through the Langley Rugby Academy, please visit: Rugby at Langley – Langley School