Modus Cup

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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.

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Head-to-head record

As of 2025, The King's School Worcester leads the series 10–6.

Results by year

YearWinnerScoreCaptainsSources / notes
2007Royal Grammar School Worcester20–12Not recorded
2008King's School Worcester21–7Not recorded [1]
2009Royal Grammar School Worcester3–0Bill Harling (RGS)
2010—CancelledHarry Nuttall (KSW); James Brooks (RGS)Cancelled due to heavy snow
2011King's School Worcester34–6Harry Nuttall (KSW); Curtis Tonks (RGS) [2]

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2012King's School Worcester15–3George Jeavons-Fellows (KSW); Chip Lawton (RGS) [4]
2013Royal Grammar School Worcester12–8Will Elt (KSW); Harry Bee (RGS) [5]

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2014King's School Worcester11–6Ryan Kerley (KSW); Will Tromans (RGS) [7]

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2015King's School Worcester32–3Jacob Ham (KSW); Gus Thomas (RGS) [9]

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2016King's School Worcester15–5James Smalley (KSW); Natt Nott (RGS) [11]

[12]

2017Royal Grammar School Worcester13–10George Bates (KSW); George Mann (RGS) [13]
2018Royal Grammar School Worcester32–13Max Richardson (KSW); Tom Berry (RGS) [14]

[15]

2019King's School Worcester22–7Hamish Stigant (KSW); Ollie Whicombe (RGS)
2020—Cancelled—Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021King's School Worcester39–12Alex Terry (KSW); Ben Gaubert (RGS) [16]

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2022Royal Grammar School Worcester20–17Laurie Checkley (KSW); Loïc Keasey (RGS)
2023King's School Worcester34–8Archie Moore (KSW); Daniel Halkon (RGS)
2024King's School Worcester29–19Will Mason (KSW); Finn Nichol (RGS)
2025Royal Grammar School Worcester21–20Will Dorell (KSW); Liam Chadwick (RGS)

Total points scored

The King's School Worcester: 332

The Royal Grammar School Worcester: 197

References

  1. ↑ "King's claim the honours in Modus Cup". Worcester News. 26 November 2008. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  2. ↑ "King's rule in record victory against their old rivals RGS". Worcester News. 1 December 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  3. ↑ Lewis Giles (16 May 2016). KSW v RGS Rugby Highlights 2011 . Retrieved 10 January 2026– via YouTube.
  4. ↑ Media, J. D. A. (2 December 2012). 1st XV KSW vs RGS 2012 Highlights . Retrieved 10 January 2026– via Vimeo.
  5. ↑ In At The Side TV (24 October 2013). Harry Bee, RGS Worcester Captain – Modus Cup Win 2013 . Retrieved 30 October 2025– via YouTube.
  6. ↑ Media, J. D. A. (30 October 2013). Modus Cup RGS Worcester v King's Worcester . Retrieved 10 January 2026– via Vimeo.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ Media, J. D. A. (7 November 2014). Modus Challenge Cup 2014 . Retrieved 10 January 2026– via Vimeo.
  9. ↑ "Royal Grammar School and King's School poised for Modus Challenge Cup at Sixways". Worcester News. 22 October 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  10. ↑ Media, J. D. A. (2 November 2015). 2015 Modus Challenge Cup (Highlights) . Retrieved 10 January 2026– via Vimeo.
  11. ↑ "King's School and RGS Worcester ready for Sixways showdown". Worcester News. 19 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  12. ↑ Media, J. D. A. (2 November 2016). Modus Challenge Cup 2016 . Retrieved 10 January 2026– via Vimeo.
  13. ↑ Media, J. D. A. (6 November 2017). Modus Challenge Cup 2017 . Retrieved 10 January 2026– via Vimeo.
  14. ↑ "Picture gallery: RGS beat King's School at Sixways". Worcester News. 25 October 2018. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  15. ↑ Media, J. D. A. (2 November 2018). RGS v KSW: Modus Challenge Cup 2018 . Retrieved 10 January 2026– via Vimeo.
  16. ↑ "Thousands to watch RGS vs King's rugby clash". Worcester News. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
  17. ↑ NextGenLive (8 December 2024). LIVE RUGBY: RGS Worcester vs King's Worcester – 17th Annual Modus Cup . Retrieved 30 October 2025– via YouTube.
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