Modus Cup
The Modus Challenge Cup is an annual rugby union fixture held in late October between The Royal Grammar School Worcester (RGS) and The King's School, Worcester (KSW). The match is traditionally played at Sixways Stadium, the home ground of Worcester Warriors. The fixture has been contested annually since 2007, with the exception of cancelled years.
Head-to-head record
As of 2025, The King's School Worcester leads the series 10–6.
Results by year
| Year | Winner | Score | Captains | Sources / notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Royal Grammar School Worcester | 20–12 | Not recorded | |
| 2008 | King's School Worcester | 21–7 | Not recorded | [1] |
| 2009 | Royal Grammar School Worcester | 3–0 | Bill Harling (RGS) | |
| 2010 | — | Cancelled | Harry Nuttall (KSW); James Brooks (RGS) | Cancelled due to heavy snow |
| 2011 | King's School Worcester | 34–6 | Harry Nuttall (KSW); Curtis Tonks (RGS) | [2] |
| 2012 | King's School Worcester | 15–3 | George Jeavons-Fellows (KSW); Chip Lawton (RGS) | [4] |
| 2013 | Royal Grammar School Worcester | 12–8 | Will Elt (KSW); Harry Bee (RGS) | [5] |
| 2014 | King's School Worcester | 11–6 | Ryan Kerley (KSW); Will Tromans (RGS) | [7] |
| 2015 | King's School Worcester | 32–3 | Jacob Ham (KSW); Gus Thomas (RGS) | [9] |
| 2016 | King's School Worcester | 15–5 | James Smalley (KSW); Natt Nott (RGS) | [11] |
| 2017 | Royal Grammar School Worcester | 13–10 | George Bates (KSW); George Mann (RGS) | [13] |
| 2018 | Royal Grammar School Worcester | 32–13 | Max Richardson (KSW); Tom Berry (RGS) | [14] |
| 2019 | King's School Worcester | 22–7 | Hamish Stigant (KSW); Ollie Whicombe (RGS) | |
| 2020 | — | Cancelled | — | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2021 | King's School Worcester | 39–12 | Alex Terry (KSW); Ben Gaubert (RGS) | [16] |
| 2022 | Royal Grammar School Worcester | 20–17 | Laurie Checkley (KSW); Loïc Keasey (RGS) | |
| 2023 | King's School Worcester | 34–8 | Archie Moore (KSW); Daniel Halkon (RGS) | |
| 2024 | King's School Worcester | 29–19 | Will Mason (KSW); Finn Nichol (RGS) | |
| 2025 | Royal Grammar School Worcester | 21–20 | Will Dorell (KSW); Liam Chadwick (RGS) |
Total points scored
The King's School Worcester: 332
The Royal Grammar School Worcester: 197
References
- ^ "King's claim the honours in Modus Cup". Worcester News. 26 November 2008. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "King's rule in record victory against their old rivals RGS". Worcester News. 1 December 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ Lewis Giles (16 May 2016). KSW v RGS Rugby Highlights 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2026 – via YouTube.
- ^ Media, J. D. A. (2 December 2012). 1st XV KSW vs RGS 2012 Highlights. Retrieved 10 January 2026 – via Vimeo.
- ^ In At The Side TV (24 October 2013). Harry Bee, RGS Worcester Captain – Modus Cup Win 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Media, J. D. A. (30 October 2013). Modus Cup RGS Worcester v King's Worcester. Retrieved 10 January 2026 – via Vimeo.
- ^ "King's School Worcester reclaim Modus Challenge Cup after 11–6 win against Royal Grammar School at Sixways". Worcester News. 23 October 2014. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ Media, J. D. A. (7 November 2014). Modus Challenge Cup 2014. Retrieved 10 January 2026 – via Vimeo.
- ^ "Royal Grammar School and King's School poised for Modus Challenge Cup at Sixways". Worcester News. 22 October 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ Media, J. D. A. (2 November 2015). 2015 Modus Challenge Cup (Highlights). Retrieved 10 January 2026 – via Vimeo.
- ^ "King's School and RGS Worcester ready for Sixways showdown". Worcester News. 19 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ Media, J. D. A. (2 November 2016). Modus Challenge Cup 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2026 – via Vimeo.
- ^ Media, J. D. A. (6 November 2017). Modus Challenge Cup 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2026 – via Vimeo.
- ^ "Picture gallery: RGS beat King's School at Sixways". Worcester News. 25 October 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ Media, J. D. A. (2 November 2018). RGS v KSW: Modus Challenge Cup 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2026 – via Vimeo.
- ^ "Thousands to watch RGS vs King's rugby clash". Worcester News. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ NextGenLive (8 December 2024). LIVE RUGBY: RGS Worcester vs King's Worcester – 17th Annual Modus Cup. Retrieved 30 October 2025 – via YouTube.
External links
- "Modus Cup RGS Worcester v King's Worcester". Vimeo. 23 October 2013. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- "Modus Challenge Cup 2014". Vimeo. 9 July 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- "2015 Modus Challenge Cup (Highlights)". Vimeo. 9 July 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- "Modus Challenge Cup 2016". Vimeo. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- "Modus Challenge Cup 2017". Vimeo. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- "RGS v KSW: Modus Challenge Cup 2018". Vimeo. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 16 October 2023.