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RSSBC 1st VIII retain North of England Headship with a new course record

Monday 25 March 2019

The 1st VIII broke a 72-year-old record with their outstanding performance over the 5,000m North of England Head course on the River Dee on Saturday.

RSSBC: Junior Sculling Head

Thursday 21 March 2019

On Monday 18th March the RSSBC girls’ squads travelled to Dorney Lake, Eton to compete at the Junior Sculling Head.

Schools' Head of the River 2019

Monday 18 March 2019

The Boat Club took five crews to race at the Schools’ Head of the River in London on Friday 15th March, the most prestigious event of the 'head' calendar.

RSSBC: A busy and successful weekend of racing

Thursday 7 March 2019

RSSBC crews competed at three different venues last weekend, in the Hammersmith Head, the West Midlands Junior Championships and home time-trials against King's Chester - all valuable preparation for th...

One-Minute Spotlight on Rowing (video)

Thursday 14 February 2019

Whether reaching for the heights of elite level performance or simply 'having a go', the meandering River Severn at Shrewsbury School is a great teacher of teamwork, resilience and perseverance.

J15 'friendly' v Radley College

Friday 25 January 2019

The second weekend of the Lent Term saw the RSSBC J15 squad visit Oxfordshire for a Sunday of ‘friendly’ racing with our fierce rivals Radley College.

Inter-House Hope Simpson Ergo Challenge

Wednesday 12 December 2018

13 houses; 260 pupils rowing; 5 school records and plenty of decibels... The excitement and competitiveness of this high-octane event was captured on film by Film Fellow David Clifford.

RSSBC: Chester Match

Tuesday 11 December 2018

The J15 boys and girls travelled to King’s School Chester on 1st December for a private match on the River Dee.

Wins for RSSBC crews at the Wycliffe Small Boats Head

Friday 7 December 2018

Sixty J16 boys and Senior Girls competed at the Wycliffe Small Boats Head held on the Gloucester Berkeley Canal on Saturday and recorded a strong set of results over the 2500m course.

RSSBC: Wallingford Head

Thursday 29 November 2018

Two senior boys’ crews travelled to Wallingford on Sunday to race in the Wallingford Head of the River.

RSSBC: Fours' Head of the River

Wednesday 14 November 2018

Seven Shrewsbury crews competed at this year’s Fours' Head of the River. They were among 483 crews racing for honours on the Thames Tideway.

Remembering Edwin Pugh, died 12.11.1918

Friday 9 November 2018

The Pugh Boathouse at Shrewsbury School was built in memory of Edwin Pugh (M 1913-16). He was shot down whilst flying over France on 10th November 1918 and died of his wounds on the 12th November, one day after t...

The Head of the Charles Regatta

Monday 5 November 2018

Over half-term, the Boat Club took 27 pupils to compete at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston, USA - the biggest rowing regatta in the world, with nearly 11,000 competitors taking part.

RSSBC: Wins for the J16s and J15s at the Worcester Small Boats’ Head

Thursday 11 October 2018

The J16 and J15 boys and girls raced valiantly last weekend in bitter wind and rain to come home from their first event of the year with some fantastic results.

RSSBC welcomes World Champion Alex Gregory to the Boat Club Dinner

Thursday 27 September 2018

The Boat Club held their annual dinner on Thursday 20th September and were honoured to welcome Olympic gold medallist and five-time World Champion Alex Gregory MBE.

Salopian rowers win GB medals and a World Championship title

Tuesday 11 September 2018

Congratulations to RSSBC oarsmen Dominic Sullivan and Phoenix Lester, who had a very successful summer representing Great Britain in the Junior World Championships and the Coupe de la Jeunesse respectively.&...

Tremendous performances from three Salopian crews at Henley Royal Regatta 2018

Thursday 12 July 2018

The Royal Shrewsbury School Boat Club enjoyed a memorable Henley Royal Regatta at the end of the Summer Term with some fantastic performances to celebrate.

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