Rugby Performance Programme at Cardiff University
RUGBY PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME
Develop your game in one of the UK’s leading university rugby environments — combining elite coaching, world-class facilities, and a clear pathway into professional rugby
Compete in elite competitions while receiving expert coaching, strength and conditioning, performance analysis, and sports science support designed to maximise your development. Our programme supports ambitious male and female players who want to push their limits and improve every aspect of their game. Alongside a world-class education, you will train in a professional environment that challenges and supports you every day. Through individual development plans, high-level competition, and a strong team culture, you will grow as both an athlete and a person while building a clear pathway toward representative, semi-professional, and professional rugby opportunities.
Our programme allows ambitious rugby players to pursue a world-class degree while developing in an elite rugby environment.
- BUCS Super Rugby
- Professional-level Training Environment
- Strength and Conditioning Support
- Performance Analysis
- Links with Professional Clubs
- Individual Development Plans
Typical Performance Week
Discover what a typical week looks like within our rugby-performance programme, including training sessions, strength and conditioning and analysis, Learn more about the structure and demands of the Cardiff University Rugby performance environment.
World Class Facilities
Our players train and compete using excellent facilities that support high-performance rugby. From quality training pitches to strength and conditioning spaces, explore the environment that helps our athletes develop and perform.
Performance Coaches
Meet the coaching team behind Cardiff University Rugby. Our experienced coaches provide expert guidance, individual development, and performance support to help players reach their potential on and off the field.
Player Development Pathway
1
BUCS Super Rugby
Opportunity to play in one of the top 10 rugby universities in the United Kingdom.
2
Regional Club Opportunities
Play for local clubs in area or have the flexibility in returning home to play for your club.
3
Semi-Professional Rugby
In Wale, we have the Super Rygbi Cymru competition where we can link up with some of those teams
4
Proffesional Pathway
We have strong links with our regional partners Cardiff Rugby and Dragons RFC.
From Cardiff University to International Rugby
Ellis JENKINS
Jamie ROBERTS
Ben THOMAS
Elinor SNOWSILL
Robyn WILKINS
Abbie FLEMIN
Contact our Head of Rugby
If you would like to learn more about the programme or discuss opportunities to join Cardiff University Rugby, please contact our Head of Rugby, Chris Davies, using the email button below. Chris will be happy to answer any questions and provide further information about the performance environment, player development opportunities, and how you can become part of the Cardiff rugby programme.
“The environment is incredibly competitive but also supportive. Training alongside ambitious players every day raises your standards and confidence.”
— Theo Bevacqua
“It’s the perfect balance between high-level rugby and university life. You’re supported to perform on the field while still succeeding academically.”
— James Roberts
“Being part of the programme pushes you every day. The coaching, S&C and competition environment helped me develop faster than I expected.”
— Eddy Anya
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