Our annual girls’ and boys’ Spring rugby tournaments are back! The tournaments held at Eton Manor RFC in March saw nearly 350 young people from the charity’s school programmes take to the pitch to show off their skills. Read more
Boundaries done well, build trust, safety and growth. That is why our early intervention schools’ programme focuses so much on trust built through structure. Read more
Our latest report celebrates what we achieved with young people in 2024/25 - and the partners and supporters who made it possible. Read more
Join us for an exclusive day of golf, prize giving, and fundraising at the stunning Kingswood Golf & Country Club in Surrey, with a select group of rugby legends - players, officials, and commentators on Friday 26 June 2026. Read more
report feeling they've improved their self-awareness
The SOHK Schools Programme combines rugby sessions, 1-2-1 mentoring, and group discussions delivered by a consistent team of experts dedicated to supporting a young person's growth and potential.
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Our annual girls’ and boys’ Spring rugby tournaments are back! The tournaments held at Eton Manor RFC in March saw nearly 350 young people from the charity’s school programmes take to the pitch to show off their skills.
SOHK participant Jane lives with mild hearing loss in both ears. A setting like SOHK made her nervous at first - but then Jane discovered her own passion, power, and persistence - and it's paying off every single session. Read more
We interview Scottish Rugby player Rhea Clarke about what rugby has meant to her and about what charities like School Of Hard Knocks (SOHK) mean for young players today. Read more
In March 2026, we held our Scotland East and West Mini Rugby Tournaments - events which help our students put what they've learned into practice. Read more
Join the School of Hard Knocks charity for a thrilling Six Nations screening of the Scotland v Ireland Women's match, a complimentary welcome drink - beer, prosecco, or soft drink - plus free-flowing pizza throughout the game. All proceeds go to SOHK's life-changing work! Read more
Looking for something different to do with your rugby club, family and friends this summer? How about playing touch or tag rugby for SIX hours? With rolling subs of course! Read more