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BE THERE. BE BETTER.
Developing better rugby players. Developing better people.
JH Rugby Academy is a player-development environment designed to help young rugby players reach their potential through quality coaching, individual attention, structured development and enjoyment of the game. We develop players through core rugby skills, position-specific coaching, game understanding, healthy competition, feedback and personal growth.
- Age-group programmes
- 4
- Ages
- 6–18
- Development cycle
- 7-step
More Than Rugby Training
JH Rugby Academy exists to help young players develop their rugby ability while becoming better, more confident and more complete individuals.
Our environment is built around quality coaching, structured development, individual attention and enjoyment. Players are encouraged to work hard, learn, compete, ask questions and continually improve.
Every session has a purpose. Every player has room to grow.
About UsWhat We Develop
Core Rugby Skills
Build strong technical foundations and improve execution.
Position-Specific Skills
Develop the skills, decisions and responsibilities required for each position.
Game Understanding
Learn when, where and why to use different skills and decisions.
Decision-Making
Develop rugby intelligence and the ability to recognise situations.
Confidence & Resilience
Build confidence, discipline, accountability and resilience.
Communication & Teamwork
Learn to communicate effectively and contribute to the team.
Healthy Competition
Compete in an environment that challenges players while maintaining respect.
Character
Develop better teammates, leaders and young people.
Your Development. Your Journey.
Every player develops differently. JH Rugby Academy uses player profiles, coaching feedback, video and development tracking to create a clearer picture of each player's journey. Players and parents can see where the player is now, what they are doing well, what to improve, what to focus on next and how they are progressing over time.
The development cycle
Step 1: Assess
Understand the player's current level, strengths and areas for improvement.
Step 2: Coach
Technical, position-specific and game-based coaching.
Step 3: Compete
Healthy competitive situations to apply learning.
Step 4: Record
Capture relevant training footage and observations.
Step 5: Feedback
Specific coach and overall development feedback.
Step 6: Review
Use the profile to identify progress and future areas.
Step 7: Repeat
Return to training with clearer objectives.
Develop.Educate.Inspire.Enjoy.
Outreach
JH Rugby Academy believes rugby should create opportunities, build confidence and bring people together. Our Outreach programme allows us to take the Academy's coaching, energy and love for the game into communities and create opportunities for young players who may not otherwise have access to structured rugby development.
From free clinics to community training days and school visits, Outreach is about giving back, creating access and using rugby as a positive force for development.
Want JH Rugby Academy to visit your school or community?
Outreach / Community EnquirySponsor a Player
Help create opportunities for young rugby players to access structured development and quality coaching.
Become a Player SponsorReady to Get Better?
Join JH Rugby Academy and start your development journey.