Rugby: Ages 12-16

Rugby Performance Course: Ages 12-16

Train. Compete. Live the Rugby Experience.

Take your game to the next level with five days of expert coaching, performance-focused training and the opportunity to stay residentially at Millfield School.

Designed for ambitious young players, this immersive rugby experience combines technical development, strength and conditioning, match play and personal growth in one of the UK's most successful sporting environments.

Rugby Course: Ages 12-16
Dates 9-13 August 2027
Ages 12-16 year olds
Cost Non-Residential: £275 | Residential: £325
Location

Millfield Senior School

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A Rugby Experience Beyond The Ordinary

Our Rugby Performance Course is designed for players who want to challenge themselves, improve their game and experience life at one of the UK's leading sporting schools.

Throughout the week, players will benefit from expert coaching, competitive match play and performance-focused workshops designed to develop both the athlete and the individual.

For those choosing the residential option, the experience extends beyond the training pitch, offering the opportunity to live on campus, make new friendships and enjoy a fully immersive sporting environment.

Why Choose The Rugby Performance Camp?

 

 

Residential Rugby Experience
Stay on campus and experience life as a student athlete. Train, dine and socialise with fellow rugby players whilst enjoying the independence and excitement of a residential sporting experience.

Expert Rugby Coaching
Learn from experienced rugby coaches dedicated to helping players improve their technical and tactical understanding of the game.

Performance Development
Develop the physical and mental attributes required for success through rugby-specific strength and conditioning sessions and athlete development workshops.

Competitive Match Play
Put your learning into action through games, challenges and competitive rugby activities throughout the week.

Outstanding Sporting Facilities
Train in a world-class sporting environment with access to facilities used by talented athletes across multiple sports.

Residential Experience

Stay Where Sport Happens

The residential option gives players the opportunity to experience the full Millfield environment.

Residential players will:

  • Stay in Millfield boarding accommodation
  • Enjoy evening activities and social events
  • Build friendships with players from across the UK and overseas
  • Benefit from a fully supervised environment
  • Immerse themselves in a week of rugby development

This is an ideal introduction to residential sport and independent learning for young athletes.

Experience Millfield Rugby

Millfield has earned a reputation as one of the UK's leading sporting schools, producing players who have gone on to succeed at club, professional and international level.

By joining the Rugby Performance Course, players gain valuable insight into the training environment, standards and sporting culture that have helped shape generations of rugby talent.

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Ed Jackson

(2002-07; Walton)

Former Rugby Union player and Charity Founder

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Huw Jones

(2007-12; Keen's Elm)

International Rugby Player

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Christopher Robshaw

(1997-99; MPS/1999-2004; Butleigh)

International Rugby Player

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Sir Gareth Edwards CBE

(1964-66; Millfield)

International Rugby Player

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