British Army (G) - Management Contact Details

Colonel Ritson Harrison OBE - BA (G) Rugby Chairman

WO1 (SMI) Gareth Evans - BA (G) Rugby Secretary

After serving eight years with the REME Gareth transferred to the Army Physical Training Corps (APTC) in Jul 98. It was from here that he commenced his involvement in Rugby at a variety of levels. After completing his Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor (ERI) Course at Headley Court he was subsequently posted to 29 Cdo Regt RA. Located in Plymouth it was an ideal opportunity to gain invaluable experience working alongside Graham Dawe at Plymouth Albion in the Sports Injuries Department. Gareth spent two years at Plymouth not only working with the Albion but also Bath Rugby where he was instrumental in developing a Pre-season training camp that was based in the Royal Citadel, home of 29 Cdo. In 2002 Gareth moved to Aldershot where he spent six years with 25 Trg Sp Regt RLC, the Army School of Physical Training and finally the Army Training Centre (Pirbright) as the Training Warrant Officer within the Gymnasium. During this extended period in the Aldershot area Gareth spent time working with Henley Hawks (National Division 1) as a Sports Therapist for 4yrs and also offering his services to the Army Ladies, APTC and RLC Rugby Clubs. Over the past eight years Gareth has gained a considerable array of experience in the field of rugby, ranging from Clinical Roles as a Sports Therapist to administrational responsibilities as a Club Secretary. After being selected for promotion to WO1, Gareth was posted to JHQ as the APTC SMI at the Headquarters of United Kingdom Support Command.

TBC - BA (G) Rugby Team Manager

WO2 Gaz Hearn 2 RTR – Forwards Coach

TBC - Attack Coach

TBC - BA (G) Rugby Head Coach

Colonel Bruce Baker MB ChB MRCGP Dip STI MFSEM(UK) - BA (G) Team Doctor

Major Phil Simmonds Gütersloh RRU - BA (G) Team Lead Physiotherapist

Phyllida's education in rugby started with her father taking her to watch Dusty Hare play - for those who are to young - google him, he is a rugby legend! Her rugby physiotherapy training started whilst she was at Brunel University where she was the physiotherapist for their 1st XV and an apprentice at Richmond Rugby Club. Once qualified, she was the physiotherapist for the London Irish Exiles U21 but then she saw the light and joined up in 2000. After the Vicars & Tarts course she became the Lead Physiotherapist for the U21 XV and U21 Combined XV accompanying them on two very successful tours to South Africa and Canada. In 2004 she relinquished the reins on posting to Germany but returned pitch side on her return to the UK to be the physiotherapist for the Gunner 1st XV. In 2006, she ventured for the first time to Sevens' with the Marauders. She reports that she loved it, partially because a large percentage of their tournaments are in the sun.

Amongst the rugby tours, she has squeezed in operational tours and is nearing the end of a MSc in Physiotherapist. Like Col Bruce, Phyllida has also qualified in acupuncture so the BFG team have no hopes of escape!