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For Players

Become the Player You're Meant to Be

Elite development for ambitious athletes serious about professional rugby

Entry Requirements

Who This Programme Is For

Institute of Rugby London is designed for high-performing athletes who have demonstrated ability at:

Required Playing Level (one of the following):

County or provincial representative
School first team player
Club age-group representative level
Academy experience at any level

What We're Looking For:

Commitment to rugby as a career path
Willingness to be coached and developed
Discipline and professional standards
Character and team attitude
Training session
Important

This is NOT a beginner's programme. If you haven't played competitive rugby at representative level, our Junior Camps may be a better starting point.

Development

Personalised Development

Every player at Institute of Rugby London receives an individualised development programme designed to get you to professional level as quickly as possible.

Development Areas

Technical skills

Position-specific development

Tactical understanding

Game intelligence and decision-making

Physical conditioning

Strength, speed, and endurance

Mental performance

Sports psychology support

Match analysis

Video review and game intelligence

Our Goal

Get you to professional level as quickly as possible through regular assessments and personalised development pathways.

Included

What You Get

Training & Coaching

25-30 hours/week professional coaching
Position-specific skills development
Team training sessions
Match play and fixtures

Facilities

Indoor Athletics Centre (IAC)
Elite gym and strength conditioning
Professional-standard pitches
Video analysis suites
Recovery facilities

Support Services

Sports psychology
Nutrition planning and guidance
Physiotherapy and injury prevention
Performance analysis
Career guidance

Professional Exposure

Train with Ealing Trailfinders coaches
Professional club trials
Scout exposure
Match opportunities
Squads

Find Your Squad

Elite Academy (18-21)

Our flagship programme for post-school athletes targeting professional contracts.

Development Squad (16-18)

For sixth-form age players stepping up to elite rugby development.

Youth Development (14-16)

Holiday programmes and term-time development for younger talent.

Junior Academy (12-14)

Introduction to elite-level training methods and development.

Women's Squads

Dedicated women's development pathway with equal investment and opportunity.

The First Step

Take the First Step