The International Rugby Academy provides all aspiring players with the opportunity to travel and develop their game in New Zealand - a country that has continually taken rugby to new levels. It offers unrivalled facilities and training from some of the best coaches available. The Academy is the only one of its kind, offering programmes of 1 to 6 months.
The academy receives players from all over the world, as well as having an in-take of 30 top Maori students per year. This mixture of cultures, training and first class facilities, enable you to become a better player and much more knowledgeable about the global aspects of this great game.
Rugby Academy Programme
The programme is designed for players of all levels, as long as you have the same work ethic - dedication, ambition and an open mind to innovative training techniques. Past academy students have gone on to Club, County and International level! The training programme focuses on:
- Forward Skills & Back Attack
- Individual Skills (passing, etc)
- Tackle Technique & Defence
- Individual weights Programme
- Specific Positional Training
- Rugby Tactics & Psychology
- Game plan, motivation, focus & visualisation & pre match preparation
- Fitness (aerobic/anaerobic, speed/strength/fitness testing)
The structure of the programme allows you to develop the physical, mental and technical aspects of the game at the same time. This gives you a balanced and thorough development as a player.
As well as Full-Time professional coaches, the Academy also has visiting mentors. These have included former All Blacks, New Zealand Maoris and Super 14 players. These mentors can give advice regarding your technique and ball skills to find ways you can improve.
What’s Included in the Programme
- Return airport transfer
- All accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday
- Professional rugby training programme with one-on-one tuition and group tuition
- Training Kit
- Weekly tourist activities to help you experience New Zealand and the Maori culture
- Live rugby games (if available)
- Pre-departure assistance from your Real Travel Adviser
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- International flights to New Zealand
- Health and travel insurance, which must cover you for sports training
- Items of a personal nature
- Any trips/excursions above the mentioned itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages/extra snacks
Prices and Durations
New Zealand Rugby Academy - 4 weeks £2,999
New Zealand Rugby Academy - 8 weeks £4,399
New Zealand Rugby Academy - 12 weeks £4,799
New Zealand Rugby Academy - 16 weeks £5,699
