RNC Sports Academy

07/10/2026

Champions of Europe again! 🏆

Huge congratulations to our blind football team, who've been crowned European Blind Football League champions for the third consecutive year.

Congratulations to our players, coaches and support staff, who continue to inspire both on and off the pitch.

We're incredibly proud of everyone involved in bringing another European title back to Hereford.

Read more: https://rnc.ac.uk/news/rnc-hereford-crowned-european-blind-football-league-champions-for-third-consecutive-year/

Photo credit: Emily Prosser

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06/10/2026

Huge well done to Alleah!!!

A brilliant start to the 2026/27 Intermediate South League!👀

A huge congratulations to Alleah Beard Pace of RNC Hereford, named Player of the Day- and fully deserving of the recognition.

This was Alleah’s first time competing at Intermediate level in the domestic season, and she delivered a brilliant all‑round performance. Defensively, she was exceptional, stopping all kinds of opposition attacks with confidence and control. On top of that, she contributed 3 goals across 3 games, showcasing her impact on the court. A standout debut and a fantastic start to her season.👏

Thank you to all players, coaches, volunteers and supporters who made Matchday 1 such a success. Bring on Matchday 2 💙

05/10/2026

02/10/2026

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RNC Hereford are off to Italy this weekend for the fifth and final leg of the European Blind Football League.

It’s a tense finish to the season. RNC lead with 19 points, but hosts Quartotempo Firenze are right on our heels with 16 points and home advantage. Can RNC push through and make it three titles in a row?

The fixtures are as follows (UK times):

Pirsos Thessaloniki 0-1 Blind Football Poland (BFP) FT
Dortmund BvB 0-7 RNC Hereford FT
Quartotempo Firenze 4-1 Cecifoot Charleroi FT
BFP 1-2 RNC Hereford FT
Quartotempo Firenze 5-0 Pirsos Thessaloniki FT
Dortmund BVB 1-2 Cecifoot Charleroi FT

30/09/2026

Good luck to Sports Academy Teachers Katie and Tom who travel to Turkey today for the IBSA Women’s Blind Football European Championship!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Huge good luck to the whole team who have 5 RNC alumni within the squad!! 🥳

21/09/2026

Congratulations to the RNC acoustic shooting team, competing under Paralympic standards at the British Open Para Sport Championships, students Tegan and Dayzie alongside alumni Harvey and Humna brought home an incredible 5 medals:

2 Gold🥇
2 Silver🥈
1 Bronze🥉

Read the full story here: https://rnc.ac.uk/news/acoustic-shooters-triumph-at-british-open-para-sport-championships-in-swansea/

Disability Sport Wales Welsh Target Shooting Federation

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13/08/2026

Huge congratulations to Lucja Wyrwantowicz (19) from Dunstable, Bedfordshire, who secured a Distinction* in her BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development, an A in her EPQ, a C in A Level Psychology, and a Merit in the OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Health & Social Care.

Already an England Blind Footballer when she arrived at RNC, joining the RNC Sports Academy allowed Lucja to take her training and athletic performance to the next level.

Her sporting highlights include helping the England Ladies Blind Football team secure silver at the World Championships in India.

She balanced her busy final year of studies and sports to train with her brand-new guide dog, Ulla.

Next stop for Lucja is the University of Salford, where she will be putting her passion and practical experience into practice studying Psychology of Sport.

Reflecting on her time at RNC, Lucja said:

"RNC has opened so many doors for me. I've grown as a person in many areas and RNC has let me do that through academic and sporting experience. I wouldn't have developed as much or grown into the person that I am without the support at the College, and I've made some lifelong friends."

Wishing Lucja and Ulla the best of luck as they head off to Salford!

13/08/2026

Geography A and EPQ A* for England Footballer Amelie

Huge congratulations to Amelie Ford (19) from Honiton, Devon, who is celebrating a fantastic set of results today. She picked up an A in Geography and and A* in her Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), adding to the C in Biology and B in Psychology she previously took at RNC, alongside BTEC Level 1 and Level 2 passes in Braille.

Amelie’s journey at RNC has been exceptional. Having never played sports before joining. the College, she joined the RNC Sports Academy where her talent was quickly spotted. She earned a place on the RNC Blind Football Team before being called up to represent the England Ladies Blind Football Team, helping them reach the World Championship final in India last October.

Next up, Amelie is taking a well-deserved gap year with big plans ahead:

Playing for England at the Euros in Turkey this Autumn.
Working for a charity for the visually impaired in Italy, empowering others to travel independently - from navigating airports to climbing Mount Etna!

Reflecting on her time at RNC, Amelie said:

“Studying at RNC has been an amazing experience for me that’s really boosted my confidence and encouraged me to be able to be more independent, as well as getting me to the point that I can go to university.”

We wish Amelie the absolute best of luck in Turkey, Italy, and her future university studies.

06/07/2026

What a week.

As part of Work Experience Week, eight blind and visually impaired BTEC Sports Coaching students planned and delivered an inclusive sports festival for more than 90 primary school pupils.

Our students led every blind football and goalball session, growing in confidence and developing their coaching skills with each group they worked with. Despite last minute changes and challenging weather conditions, they adapted brilliantly and continued to deliver engaging sessions throughout the week.

A huge thank you to our three visiting primary schools for embracing the week despite the weather. Your enthusiasm helped make it such a memorable experience for everyone involved.

Real learning. Real responsibility. Real coaching. Real impact. 🔵⚽️

05/07/2026

⚽ Junior Disability Football ⚽

Branded as "Comets", it is a programme that offers children with a disability to take part in a football session catered to them. One of the best sessions that really does cater for all different disabilities, a safe space for children to come and enjoy football!

Want to know more? Get in touch with Scott, or turn up! Every Monday, 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the Herefordshire FA. The sessions are free, meaning it's more accessible to take part too!