RugbyWA Academy
The RugbyWA Academy has been set up as a pathway to eventually play for the Emirates Western Force. Time in the Academy can and will vary between 1 and 3 years after which hopefully players will progress to Super 14 rugby.
More importantly, the establishment of the Academy opens up a potential pathway for local West Australian talent to hopefully wear the ocean blue jumper of the Emirates Western Force. In the past players like John Welborn, Adam Wallace-Harrison, Daniel Montagu, David Collis and Darren Murphy have all had to go East or overseas to ply their trade. With the establishment of the Academy this now gives a clear pathway for our local talent. However, the RugbyWA Academy is not only restricted to WA players, and we are constantly looking to widen our player base of players who have the ability to develop and play at the elite level.
2010 RugbyWA Academy
Level 1: Joelin Rapana, Justin Turner, Siosefo Manu
Level 2: Steven Pocock, Cruze Ah-Nau (Kalamunda), Siliva Siliva (Associates), Zack Holmes (Associates), Kyle Godwin (Associates), Heremaia Te Aute (Wests Subiaco)
Level 3: Benjamin Hales (Associates), Oliver Hoskins (Nedlands), John McCabe (Joondalup), Bruce Smith-Wright (UWA), Conrad Gillingham (Kalamunda)
2010 Junior State Championships
Age | Under 15 |
Dates | April 2010 |
Times | TBC |
Venues | TBC |
Required | Rugby boots, drink bottle, rugby shorts and training shirt. |
Description | The State Championships are played each year between two regions. They provide an opportunity for club and school players to play at a higher level in a tournament style competition. It is a major element of the selection process for our Junior State teams. |
Age | Under 14 and Under 16 |
Dates | June 2010 |
Times | TBC |
Venues | TBC |
Required | Rugby boots, drink bottle, rugby shorts and training shirt. |
Description | The State Championships are played each year between three regions. They provide an opportunity for club and school players to play at a higher level in a tournament style competition. It is a major element of the selection process for our Junior State teams. |
National Talent Squad
Age | 14 – 18 years |
Dates | October – September (quarterly reviews) |
Times | 4:30pm – 6:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday |
Skills | Large focus on core skill – catch & pass, track & tackle, win contact, breakdown, position specific |
Venues | RugbyWA, Alderbury Reserve, McGillivray Oval |
Description | The NTS is an ARU funded program providing talented players with the opportunity to train at an elite level. This includes a skill component and strength & conditioning program, as well as ancillary programs in well being, nutrition, ASADA etc. Entry is via invite only. |
RugbyWA Junior Academy
Age | 14 – 18 years |
Dates | October - September (quarterly reviews) |
Times | 4:30 - 6:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday |
Skills | Large focus on core skill – catch & pass, track & tackle, win contact, breakdown, position specific |
Venues | RugbyWA, Alderbury Reserve, McGillivray Oval |
Required | Rugby boots, drink bottle, rugby shorts and training shirt. |
Description | The RugbyWA Junior Academy provides additional learning opportunities for junior players identified as potential NTS or State players. The program aims to take the core of players from each junior State team and work on their core skills during the off-season. |
