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SUPERMARINE
RUGBY CLUB
About Us
#BlueFamily
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
At Supermarine RFC, our mission is to provide a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where players of all ages and abilities can develop their love for rugby. Guided by the RFU’s core values, we strive to build not only strong athletes, but strong individuals and a strong community.
TEAMWORK
We believe rugby is about unity. Every player, coach, volunteer, and supporter plays a vital role in the success and spirit of our club.
RESPECT
We show respect for teammates, opponents, officials, and the traditions of the game, fostering an atmosphere of fairness and integrity.
ENJOYMENT
We are passionate about rugby, ensuring that fun, friendship, and lifelong memories are at the heart of every match and training session.
DISCIPLINE
We commit to the highest standards on and off the field, demonstrating self-control, accountability, and dedication to the game.
SPORTSMANSHIP
We play hard but fair, valuing the spirit of competition while always upholding honour, humility, and generosity in victory and defeat.
​Together, we aim to grow rugby at Supermarine RFC, inspiring future generations while serving as proud ambassadors of our club and the wider rugby family
From its factory-team roots to a modern, community-based club welcoming men, women, girls, boys and veterans, Supermarine RFC has stayed true to Bob Little’s original vision:
Rugby for all, played with passion and sportsmanship, on and off the field. #BlueFamily.
MEET OUR COMMITTEE
Nick Moulden
President
Chris Taylor
Chair
Colin Harris
Treasurer
Sam Briggs
Secretary
Matt Woolley
Membership Secretary
Danny Allpress
First Aid Co-ordinator & Rugby Safe Lead
Rob Brown
Club Kit Co-ordinator
Ciara Paul
Social Media
Paul Martin
Coaching
Co-ordinator
Mike Bell
Discipline
Co-ordinator
Clive Chapman
International Tickets Secretary
Vacant Role
Volunteer
Co-ordinator
Vacant Role
Sponsorship/ Grant Officer
SAFEGUARDING TEAM
Sam Briggs
Safeguarding Lead
Laura Beach
Safeguarding Assistant
Hannah Walton-Kinross
Safeguarding Assistant
SECTION VICE CHAIRS
Sam Briggs
Womens & Girls
Barry Christian
Men's
Chris Champion
Mini & Youth
COMMITTEE STATEMENT
The Supermarine RFC Committee is responsible for the overall leadership, governance and smooth running of the club. Our volunteer committee works together to create a welcoming, safe and sustainable environment where players, coaches, volunteers and supporters can enjoy rugby at every level.
WHAT WE DO
Strategic leadership & governance: Set the club’s vision, long-term goals and policies; ensure the club operates transparently, ethically and in line with the laws and regulations that affect amateur sport.
Financial stewardship: Prepare and oversee the club budget, manage income and expenditure, ensure accurate financial records, and seek funding, sponsorship and grant opportunities to keep the club viable and growing.
Safeguarding & welfare: Maintain and review safeguarding policies, safe recruitment and training for staff and volunteers, and ensure welfare of children and adults at risk is prioritised in all club activities.
Operations & facilities: Manage the upkeep, safety and development of club facilities, equipment and grounds; arrange pitch maintenance, clubhouse needs, and health & safety compliance.
Coaching & player development: Support and develop our coaching provision, youth sections and player pathways — from beginners and minis to senior sides — including training programmes, coach education and talent development.
Membership & communication: Oversee membership administration, subscription processes and member communications; keep players, families and supporters informed through the website, newsletters and social media.
Match-day & events management: Coordinate fixtures, match officials, volunteer rotas, first aid cover and logistics for home and away games; organise club events, fundraising activities and social occasions that build community.
Volunteer recruitment & support: Recruit, recognise and support volunteers and officials; ensure they have the resources, training and guidance needed to fulfil their roles.
Equality, diversity & inclusion: Promote an inclusive club culture where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully, irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or background.
Compliance & relationships: Maintain relationships with the RFU/County Union, local authorities, partner organisations and sponsors; ensure the club follows governing-body rules and reporting requirements.
WHO'S ON THE COMMITTEE
Our committee is made up of dedicated volunteers drawn from the club’s membership — parents, players, coaches and community supporters — who bring a mix of skills and experience.
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Key roles typically include:
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Chair
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Secretary
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Treasurer
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Club Safeguarding Officer (CSO)
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Fixtures & Competitions Secretary
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Coaching & Youth Development Lead
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Facilities/Health & Safety Lead
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Social & Fundraising Officer
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(Plus other role-holders and co-opted members as required.)
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ACCOUNTABILTY & HOW TO CONTACT US
The committee is accountable to club members and reports regularly at AGMs and committee meetings.
If you have questions, suggestions or want to get involved, please contact:
Club Secretary: Sam Briggs - Samantha.briggs1982@hotmail.co.uk
General enquiries: info@supermarinerugby.co.uk
Our Legacy
Honoring Tradition, Embracing Progress
Supermarine RFC began life in 1958 as the Vickers Armstrong factory side at South Marston, on the edge of Swindon. The driving force was Norbert “Bob” Little, whose persistence overcame early resistance from management and even the lack of a home pitch. In the early seasons every fixture was played away; when permission finally came to mark out pitches on the nearby airfield, the posts had to be taken down after each match because management believed they might “attract birds.”
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In 1966 the company rebranded as Vickers (Swindon) Ltd, and the rugby side adjusted its name accordingly. A more dramatic change arrived in 1980 when the airfield site was sold to Honda UK and Vickers began winding down local operations. With the factory identity fading, the club adopted the name “Supermarine,” honouring the Vickers-Supermarine heritage and the Spitfires produced at the South Marston works during the Second World War.
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The early 1980s were a period of upheaval and growth. From 1985 the club was briefly nomadic, playing on a strip of ground outside the new Honda perimeter—affectionately nicknamed “the rockery”—and waiting on security patrols to return any balls that cleared the fence. By 1988 Supermarine secured its long-term home on Supermarine Road, though early days there were far from easy: construction damage to drainage left the pitches prone to flooding before the surfaces were steadily improved into the manicured fields the club enjoys today.
Supermarine’s Mini & Youth section was launched in 1982 with just a handful of children and a few enterprising parents; today it serves hundreds of young players each season thanks to an army of qualified coaches.
In 1990 the Ladies section was formed after a local newspaper call-out—an initiative that has since produced capped internationals and now competes at Championship level, one tier below the Premier division.
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From its factory-team roots to a modern, community-based club welcoming men, women, girls, boys and veterans, Supermarine RFC has stayed true to Bob Little’s original vision: rugby for all, played with passion and sportsmanship, on and off the field. #BlueFamily.