As one of the first Arnold Foundation students, my journey at Rugby School was filled with challenges, triumphs, and invaluable support. I was scouted by Simon Brown while playing rugby in Solihull, and stepping into Rugby School for the first time, I wasn’t sure what to expect. 

Any uncertainties were quickly dispelled by the warmth of the staff, especially mentors like the late Ed Beesley, Peter Davey, Simon Brown, and Guy Steele-Bodger. As a dyslexic student, I received tremendous academic support, which boosted my confidence and resilience. 

My passion for rugby flourished, leading me to represent the school XV and, later, pursue a professional rugby career with Leicester Tigers and abroad in Italy and New Zealand, until an injury ended my career at 26. 

Thanks to the foundation laid at Rugby, I transitioned into higher education, earning a sport science degree at Loughborough and eventually a Ph.D. in sport medicine from the University of Central Lancashire, focusing on concussion in elite sport. Today, I have the privilege of working alongside an incredible team as the Football Intelligence Platform Manager at the Premier League. 

Beyond my career, I am blessed with a loving family—my wife and two daughters—who remind me of my journey and the values Rugby instilled in me. Looking back, I am immensely grateful for Rugby School’s transformative impact. 

Greg Sammons (SF 04-06)

The Arnold Foundation: Legacy Gifts

Your legacy can change the lives of future generations.

In 1567 Lawrence Sheriff left a bequest in his Will to establish a school to educate the boys of Rugby and Brownsover. That is how Rugby School began, with a gift of £50 and an orchard in Bloomsbury.

Today, your legacy gift can have a lasting impact on future generations at Bilton Grange or Rugby School by helping to build a new endowment for the Arnold Foundation and the Earle Fund to provide bursaries for boarding students at Rugby School and Bilton Grange.

Find out more about leaving a gift in your will here.