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JRFC Rugby Academy
JRFC Rugby Academy
Introduction

The Johnsonville Rugby Football Club has a long and proud history in Wellington Rugby. The introduction of the Johnsonville Rugby Academy reflects on the club’s commitment in developing better players for the future of the club and the Wellington region.

 

With rugby going professional and senior rugby moving in the same direction; we acknowledge the need for a development programme for young players to progress to a higher level of rugby.

What does our programme offer?

The opportunity to participate in an advanced and intensive rugby programme. Each player will be exposed to a more in-depth training and learning environment which will enhance and maximise their rugby development and body management.

Objective

The Johnsonville Rugby Academy's goal is to ensure the players involved are the best they can be both on and off the field. Assisting in rugby development, body management and life skills this programme will aid in your overall performance and potential.

Rugby academy programme

The Academy programme will provide support, guidance and assistance from our academy team and specialist from a wide range of fields. Listed below are the areas that will be covered throughout the programme:

 

Rugby Specific

 

  • Individual and positional specific skills

  • Tactical and technical awareness

  • Rugby intelligence and game understanding

  • Mind management and mental skills

  • Organisation and communication.

 

Body Management

 

  • Strength conditioning

  • Aerobic and anaerobic fitness

  • Speed work

  • Rehab/injury prevention

  • Nutrition

  • Planning and programming

  • Other body management components and disciplines.

 

Other

 

  • Life skills

  • Careers/tertiary

  • Training/apprenticeship.

Introduction

The Johnsonville Rugby Football Club has a long and proud history within Wellington Rugby. The establishment of the Johnsonville Rugby Academy reflects the Club’s commitment to developing skilled players for the future of both JRFC and the wider Wellington region.

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With rugby becoming increasingly professional—particularly at the senior level—we recognise the need for a structured development pathway that supports young players in progressing to higher levels of the game.

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What Our Programme Offers?

The Academy provides players with the opportunity to participate in an advanced and intensive rugby programme. Each participant will train within a comprehensive learning environment designed to enhance and maximise rugby development, physical conditioning, and overall body management.

Objective

The primary objective of the Johnsonville Rugby Academy is to ensure that every player involved is supported to reach their full potential both on and off the field.


Through targeted development in rugby performance, physical management, and life skills, the Academy aims to strengthen each player’s overall capability, confidence, and long-term success.

Rugby Academy Programme

The Academy delivers support, guidance, and expert instruction from our dedicated Academy staff and specialists across a wide range of fields. The programme includes:

 

Rugby Specific Development

  • Individual and positional skill development

  • Tactical and technical awareness

  • Rugby intelligence and game understanding

  • Mental skills and mind management

  • Organisation and on-field communication

 

Body Management

  • Strength and conditioning

  • Aerobic and anaerobic fitness

  • Speed development

  • Rehabilitation and injury prevention

  • Nutrition

  • Training planning and programming

  • Additional body management disciplines

 

Other Development Areas

  • Life skills

  • Career and tertiary guidance

  • Training and apprenticeship pathways

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