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FOUNDER'S STORY

In 2002, what began as one father’s mission to bring youth rugby to Singapore has grown into one of the region’s most respected grassroots sports clubs.

Tim says: “I arrived in Singapore from Hong Kong, where youth rugby clubs are in abundance, to find no youth rugby clubs. So, with my youngest son as the catalyst, and my desire to provide access to a beautiful sport, to develop lifelong friendships and learn invaluable life skills, I set up Centaurs Rugby.”

“An Inspired Child is an Inspirational Child” – Tim Lambert, Founder

What began at Ulu Pandan became a community hub at Turf City. When Turf City closed in 2023, Centaurs didn’t pause. We progressed. Today, we train out of Singapore American School with the same conviction.

Sport | Builds | Character

Beyond a club, Centaurs is a movement built on community, connection, integrity and opportunity.

J O U R N E Y

OUR MILESTONES

2002:

Centaurs Rugby Founded - Singapore’s first youth rugby club

2003:

Moved into our new HOME at Turf City

2012:

Developed the $2.5m Centaurs Sports Park at Turf City 

2014:

Tim hosted the first meeting of the then junior rugby clubs, out of which the Junior Rugby Clubs Singapore (JRCS) was born 

2024:

After the forced closure of Turf City, moved to new home training facilities at Singapore American School, Woodlands

OUR VISION

A world where children, through greater access to sport education, find their purpose through mentorship, teaching, community, and friendship. 

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OUR MISSION

To nurture and enrich the lives of children by developing their physical, mental and life skills; enriching their education through involvement in sport.

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CORE VALUES

Our 9 values guide every session, every interaction, every game

  • Commitment
  • Discipline
  • Gratitude
  • Integrity
  • Loyalty
  • Respect
  • Resilient
  • Sportsmanship
  • Teamwork
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MEET THE TEAM

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FOUNDER & CEO

TIM LAMBERT

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Group Director - Strategy, Innovation & Marketing - DIRECTOR OR NETBALL

ADDA CHUA

Sharon Lee

FINANCE CONTROLLER & HR

SHARON LEE

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EVENTS & MARKETING MANAGER

AMNAH SENEN

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CLUB ADMINISTRATION

MAG NG

Moi Ling

FINANCE EXECUTIVE

TAN MOI LING

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RUGBY TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

MARK LEE

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RUGBY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

JAMES BATT

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NETBALL DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

IRWIN SHAH

P L A Y

OUR PRO COACHES

As professional coaches, they combine international playing experience with child-focused training to create world-class programmes. Each session is shaped by LTAD principles, positive discipline and clear developmental milestones.

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MARK LEE

Forward & Scrum Specialist

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ISSAC GOH

Touch Rugby Lead

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HARISH RAI

Backs Specialist

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SHANNEN TAN

U6/7s & Girls

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JAMES BATT

Minis Development Lead

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SHAUN NG

Pro Coach

T R O P H Y

HALL OF FAME

Every great player started somewhere. Ours started here.

2006-2011

MARCUS SMITH

Harlequins RFC (England)<br /> England U20s<br /> England<br /> British & Irish Lions

2010-2014

MARCUS D'ACRE

Queen's University (Canada)<br /> Canada U20s<br /> HK U20s<br /> Newcastle Knights (Australia)<br /> (Rugby League)

2004-2016

CAI DEVINE

Durham University (England)<br /> Cardiff Rugby (Wales)<br /> Ampthill (England)<br /> Wales 7s

2006-2013

ARCHIE GRIFFIN

Bath University (England)<br /> Bath Rugby (England)<br /> Wales

2005 - 2011

WILL PERCILLIER

Stade Francais (France)<br /> RC Vannes (France)<br /> Canada 15s & 7s

2005-2011

MATT PERCILLIER

University Of British Columbia (Canada)<br /> Canada 7s

2005 - 2007

CHARLIE LAMBERT

Durham University (UK)<br /> Bucks Rugby (Singapore)<br /> University Of Auckland (NZ)<br /> London Cornish (UK)<br /> Singapore 15s & 7s

2015 - 2018

ERIK BRYANT

Bath University (UK)<br /> Bucks Rugby (Singapore)<br /> Gordon RFC (Australia)<br /> Singapore 15s & 7s

2005 - 2008

KEISUKE YAMADA

Green Rockets Tokatsu (Japan)

2015 - 2018

Liam Clews

West Scarborough Premier Grade<br /> Perth Gold (Western Australia State Team)<br /> Canberra Royals Premier Grade<br /> Associates Premier Grade<br /> Singapore U20s 7s

Another one in the Making

Another one in the Making