Weekend Fixtures · Junior Academy · Senior Rugby

Trials Open · Women and Girls Rugby · Touch Sessions

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

Build the complete rugby player, one clear priority at a time.

Age and position pathways connect handling, contact technique, athletic development, game intelligence and confidence.

ACADEMY SNAPSHOT

Progressive coaching from foundation to senior transition.

6Age pathways
5:1Small-group ratio
3Progress reviews yearly
100%Position-specific plans

SKILL LABS

Train the moments that decide matches.

01

Handling Studio

Catch-pass detail, scanning, support lines and decision-making under pressure.

02

Contact Centre

Safe tackle mechanics, carry height, cleanout timing and body position.

03

Set-Piece Lab

Scrum, lineout, restart and position-specific technical development.

AGE PATHWAYS

The right challenge at the right stage.

U8–U10

Discover

Movement, enjoyment, ball confidence and non-contact game awareness.

U11–U14

Develop

Technique, contact introduction, roles and team habits.

U15–U18

Perform

Match plans, athletic development and competition readiness.

A TYPICAL WEEK

Balanced development without unnecessary volume.

MONHandling and movement
WEDContact and unit skills
FRIScenario practice
SUNMatch or game lab

PROGRESS DASHBOARD

Make improvement visible to players and families.

Technical

Handling, tackle shape and position detail

Tactical

Scanning, communication and role clarity

Physical

Movement, speed and repeat effort

ACADEMY COACHES

Supportive specialists with clear standards.

Rugby academy director coaching young players

Amina Rahman

Academy Director

Curriculum, player reviews and family communication.

Rugby contact coach demonstrating technique

Marcus Lee

Contact Coach

Tackle, carry and breakdown development with safe workload habits.

Rugby performance coach reviewing a training session

Daniel Mercer

Performance Coach

Scenario training, match preparation and senior transitions.

ACADEMY IN ACTION

See how training connects skill, contact and game understanding.

FAMILY FEEDBACK

A pathway families can understand.

The reviews are specific and practical. We can see what our child is improving and what the next phase should look like.

Academy parent

ACADEMY ENTRY

Book a player assessment.

Receive a recommended age group, weekly plan and first-month focus.

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