Sea Lions
About the Southend Sealions
The Southend Sealions are the largest inclusive rugby team in South Essex, built on the belief that rugby should be open, fun, and accessible to everyone—no matter your background, gender experience or ability.
Formed at the end of 2024, the Sealions have already grown to more than 20 regular players, with new members joining every week. Many of our players are completely new to the sport, but with the guidance of our coach, Alan Harvey, and the welcoming spirit of the club, we’ve quickly built a squad that is making a big impact both on and off the pitch.
What We’re About
Inclusive Rugby for All – Whether you’ve played before or never picked up a ball, there’s a place for you here.
Community Spirit – From training sessions to social events, we pride ourselves on building friendships and having fun as much as playing the game.
Growing Together – With the support of Southend Saxons RFC and our incredible sponsors, we’re excited about the future and the opportunities ahead.
The Sealions meet every Tuesday at Warners Bridge, where we train, learn, and play the game together.
The Sealions Promise
If you’re looking for a team where you’ll be welcomed, encouraged, and supported from day one, the Sealions are for you. Rugby is more than a sport—it’s a community, and we’d love for you to be part of ours.
Come along, give it a try, and discover what it means to be a Sealion.
When and were do we train?
August - April - Tuesday
Arrival between 18:30 and 18:55
Training ordinarily runs from 19:00 - 20:30
Early arrival allows for physio activity to take place before training, get strapping and assessments out of the way early to save interfering with the session, and allows those without the need for treatment or assessment to undertake extras on key skill or performance areas that have been highlighted to players by the coaching panel.
Pitch One next to the left of the carpark.
MATCHES
Saturday afternoons
Times: 15:00 for all home games and variable times for away fixtures of either 14:00, 14:30 or 15:00 with the slight posibility that a fixture may be moved to a late afternoon/evening (all times are updated regularly and these are for guidance only)
Meet The Coaching Team
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Alan Harvey
Coach
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Paul Aldridge
Coach
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Paul Shearing
Coach
Sponsors
The Sealions kit and upkeep of equipment is all thanks to our wonderful sponsors:
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We are always on the lookout for new players to join us, if you have played for another club before or never picked up a ball, we are always keen to get you involved and help you love and enjoy Rugby as much as we do.