Bletchley 1XV Play in the Counties 2 Tribute Ale Berks, Bucks & Oxon (East) league. Training is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:45pm - 8:30pm at Bletchley Rugby Club, MK2 2HX with our team of quality coaches.

We welcome players of all abilities to come join us here at Bletchley Rugby Club.

Paul Allen | Director of Rugby & Head Coach
Paul had a 22-year career in the Bedfordshire and Metropolitan Police but took a three-year career break between 1996 and 1999 to play professional rugby for Bedford, under Director of Rugby, Geoff Cooke. Paul has also played rugby for Tabard, Penguins and Hertfordshire.

Paul left the Police in 2012 after which he was appointed as the Director of Rugby at Luton Rugby Club where he led the side to two top-five finishes in his two seasons at the Club. After this, Paul joined Hertford Rugby Club as Director of Rugby and in his three seasons at Hertford he drove the side to finish in the top-six on three occasions before moving to become part of the senior coaching team at Ampthill who were promoted to the second tier of English Rugby - The Championship.

Between 2012 and 2017 Paul was Head of Rugby and the Schools Programme Manager for ‘School of Hard Knocks’ broadcast on SKY TV, taking rugby to young people with challenging life circumstances enabling them to make positive changes to lifestyle, self-esteem and helped to create career opportunities.

Head of Men’s Rugby | Tom Sharp
Tom Sharp has been part of Bletchley Rugby Club for over two decades, with a connection to the club stretching back to his childhood. Having progressed through the club’s junior section as a player, Tom was also a familiar face around Manor Fields from a young age, regularly supporting his father, who represented the senior men’s side. His involvement has continued in various capacities over the years, including supporting the club’s digital presence through website development and online communications.

Tom formally joined the senior men’s setup as Team Manager in 2025, working closely with the coaching team to provide organisational and operational support both on and off the pitch. Following his first season in the role, Tom was promoted to Head of Men’s Rugby, taking on greater responsibility for the direction, development and management of the club’s senior men’s section.

In his current role, Tom oversees the 1st XV and 2nd XV, alongside the Colts XV, which has been brought under his remit to strengthen the pathway between youth and senior rugby. He is also leading the relaunch of the club’s Veterans XV, creating further opportunities for former players and longstanding members to return to the game and remain involved with the club.

Alongside his club responsibilities, Tom is an RFU-qualified referee and an active member of the Buckinghamshire Referees Society. He regularly officiates matches across the region, maintaining and developing his knowledge of the game through practical experience. During the previous season, Tom refereed numerous fixtures, including being appointed to officiate a semi-final of the prestigious Alliance Cup. His experience as a match official brings an additional dimension to his role at Bletchley, offering valuable insight into the laws of the game, match management and discipline, which he uses to support both player development and the wider coaching team.

Having grown up around the club, Tom understands the importance of maintaining Bletchley’s traditions while continuing to move forward. His focus is on building a strong, sustainable senior men’s structure, improving opportunities for players at every stage of their rugby journey and ensuring a clear pathway from Colts through to senior rugby.

With a lifelong connection to Bletchley and a commitment to grassroots rugby, Tom is determined to help the club grow both on and off the pitch, ensuring Manor Fields remains a welcoming, competitive and thriving rugby community for years to come.

Coach | Brett Staniford
Brett Staniford is a lifelong member of Bletchley Rugby Club, having proudly represented the club at every age group since joining at the age of 10. His rugby journey also saw him represent Buckinghamshire County at U18 level and compete for the Northampton Alliance, before earning his first 1XV cap for Bletchley. As part of a determined and successful senior squad, Brett contributed to multiple league victories, including the prestigious promotion into South West 1 (Level 5).

Following his playing career, Brett transitioned into coaching, starting with the Bletchley U10s alongside fellow clubman Steve Fulton. The duo guided the squad all the way through to Colts, helping to nurture the next generation of Bletchley talent.

Brett then expanded his coaching experience by joining Ampthill Academy under the leadership of Paul Allen, working alongside coaches Darren Moore and Ron Henry. During his tenure, the academy enjoyed an exceptional run of success, culminating in strong league and cup performances. As lead coach in his second season, Brett helped guide the team to a 3rd place finish in the HML League, retained the Beds Cup title for a second consecutive year, and celebrated a tournament victory on tour in Gent.

In a bittersweet farewell to Ampthill, marked by deep appreciation for the journey Brett is now back at Bletchley, with a wealth of coaching experience and a renewed passion to support the development of the senior men’s teams. Committed to the values of grassroots rugby, he aims to assist in growing the club both on and off the pitch - ensuring Bletchley continues to serve as a welcoming and competitive hub for the local community.