Rugby Academy New Zealand

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.

Professional Training Information
The focus of the training is twofold - training each player on their responsibilities as part of a team and also teaching each player the finer details of their position. For example:

Individual

Team

Defence

Tackling techniques

Positioning and defence strategies

Attack

Ball skills and retention in the tackle

Lines and angles of running

Location

Rotorua, New Zealand

Accommodation and Meals

Accommodation is with a host-family. The host family provides an evening meal, and the Academy will supply breakfast and lunch.

Programme Overview

Duration:
4 weeks £2899, 8 weeks £3999, 12 weeks £4499

How to book & pay:
£350 deposit to secure place, balance due 12 weeks before departure.

What is included?
All accommodation & meals
Airport pick-up in Auckland
Orientation
Professional Coaching
Individual training programme
Weekly Activities
Opportunities to watch live games
24 hour local support

What is not included?
Flights
Extra activities not on itinerary
Travel Insurance
Necessary visas

Programme Summary:
Train alongside 30 top Maori rugby students and players from overseas; coaching from guest professional mentors; experiencing playing rugby in the most rugby passionate country in the world.
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Arrival dates: First Monday of every month, other dates are available.

New Zealand Travel Advice:
Visit our New Zealand Travel Advice page for useful travel information.

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