OUR VISION
To create an environment where student-athletes thrive, achieving both academic and sporting excellence. We aim to build a sustainable club culture that supports elite performance, community engagement, and alumni involvement.
We have an outstanding track record of developing players as well as preparing them for a career beyond their sport. We’ll help you balance your studies and your rugby commitments.
We are a British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Super Rugby team. Among our graduates are professional players including Jamie Roberts, Ellis Jenkins and Rhys Williams. In fact, more than 100 of our students have gained international caps or signed professional / semi-professional contracts around the world.
You’ll benefit from our extensive links with professional and semi-professional clubs, allowing you to combine playing for Cardiff University and an external team. Some players will have the chance to represent our Elite Domestic Competition partners, Cardiff RFC.
Off the pitch you’ll also have access to our performance services. Strength and conditioning coaches, physiotherapists, and nutritionists to lifestyle management and game analysis will keep you performing at your peak.
We design your timetable with you in mind, meaning you’ll get the best from your qualification and your training. As well as weekly sessions from dedicated coaches, you’ll have opportunities to compete at your level of university sport. The British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues are your chance to compete against some of the UK’s top teams.
Rugby Performance Programme
Our rugby performance programme enables students to study, train and play in a rugby environment that is as close as it gets to professional rugby.
Players in the Rugby Performance Programme will receive the following support.
Rugby Coaching
Our coaches have a wealth of experience playing the game and coaching the game. Expect to be challenged and prepared to learn and grow with our dedicated team of performance coaches.
Strength and Conditioning
We monitor our students performance, wellbeing and physical development throughout the whole rugby season using individual and annual plans. Operating out of our state of the art facilities.
Development Plans
Each student will receive an individual development plan in order unlock their potential. Plans will be mutually agreed and collaborated with coaches and students.
Wellness Support
Our rugby performance programme is an addition to your academic studies here at Cardiff University. Finding the balance is important. We are here to support your needs but to ensure you leave the university with your degree.
Sports Psychology
We have an attached sports psychologist at the university. They aid the mental preparation for team and individual performance.
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