Our Programmes

At PinnaKle Rugby Academy, every programme has been carefully designed to provide players with a clear pathway for development. Whether you are new to rugby or striving to compete at the highest level, our experienced coaching team is committed to helping every player maximise their potential through professional coaching, strength & conditioning, competitive fixtures and international touring opportunities.

Elite Squads

Age Groups
U11–U16 Boys
U12–U14 Girls
U16–U19 Girls

Our Elite Squads are designed for players who are committed to reaching their full potential. Selection is by trial only, ensuring a high-performance environment where players challenge themselves and those around them every session.

Each training session is divided into three 50-minute blocks. Session Duration: 2.5 Hours

Modern rugby demands strong, fast and athletic players.

Our age-appropriate Strength & Conditioning programme begins by teaching players the correct movement patterns and safe lifting techniques before progressing to more advanced exercises as they develop.

The programme focuses on improving:

  • Strength
  • Power
  • Speed
  • Agility
  • Athleticism
  • Injury resilience

Every Elite Squad player also receives access to our online Strength & Conditioning platform, where they complete two additional weekly training sessions tailored to their age and ability. This ensures players continue developing outside of academy sessions and take ownership of their own progress.

Every position on the rugby field requires a unique skill set. Our position-specific coaching allows players to master the technical and tactical demands of their role.

Forwards focus on:

    • Scrum technique
    • Lineout skills
    • Breakdown work
    • Carrying into contact
    • Tackling and defensive work
    • Contact skills

Backs focus on:

        • Attack structures
        • Defensive systems
        • Running lines
        • Decision making
        • Tactical kicking
        • Position-specific skills

Our aim is to develop intelligent rugby players who understand every aspect of their position and can perform confidently under pressure.

The final 50-minute block brings everything together through high-tempo rugby training and game-based learning.
Players progress from mastering the fundamentals to executing advanced skills under pressure while making decisions at game speed.

At PinnaKle, we believe failure is an essential part of learning.
We encourage players to step outside their comfort zones, try new skills and embrace mistakes as opportunities to improve.

If every session looks perfect, we probably aren’t challenging our players enough. Growth happens when players are willing to take risks, make mistakes and learn from them.

At the beginning of every term, every Elite Squad player completes both rugby skills assessments and physical performance testing.

Areas assessed include:

        • Speed
        • Strength
        • Power
        • Fitness
        • Rugby-specific skills
        • Position-specific competencies

Parents and players receive a comprehensive report card highlighting strengths, areas for improvement and clear development targets for the term ahead.

This allows players to track their progress throughout the year while giving parents a clear understanding of their child’s development.

Skills Training

Age Groups
U8–U16 Boys & Girls
Session Duration: 1.5 Hours

Our Skills Training programme is open to all players, regardless of experience or ability.

These sessions focus on building strong technical foundations through high-quality coaching, maximum repetitions and a fun, challenging learning environment.

Players will develop all the core skills required to become confident rugby players, including:

  • Passing
  • Catching
  • Kicking
  • Tackling
  • Breakdown skills
  • Attack
  • Defence
  • Decision making
  • Game understanding

Whether you’re picking up a rugby ball for the first time or already representing your school or club, our Skills Training sessions provide the perfect opportunity to improve.

Players who aspire to join our Elite Squads are encouraged to use these sessions to challenge themselves, demonstrate their commitment and continue developing. Our coaching staff regularly monitor players and invite those who consistently perform to trial for the Elite programme.