Men's Rugby Academy
If you live and breathe rugby, then we’re the college for you.
You can study any of our full time school leaver programmes in any subject, including Sport and A Levels, alongside becoming a member of our Rugby Academy.
You’ll develop the knowledge and expertise you need for a career or to move on to university or an apprenticeship and gain a nationally recognised qualification whilst training and playing each week to develop your rugby skills.
What do we offer in our Rugby Academy?
- 3 Pitch sessions a week (4.5hrs)
- Strength and Conditioning Programme
- Team and Individual Video Analysis
- 1-2-1 and Small Group Skill Sessions
- Individual Development Plans
- Access to Physiotherapy
- Competitive Local and National Fixtures
“When looking at sixth forms and other colleges in my last year of school, no one else could offer what Gateshead College is able to; I can play the sport I love, whilst working towards a qualification.”
- Will McCubbin - Scottish Exiles, Northumberland U18’s, Morpeth RFC
- Matthew Jenkinson - Scottish Exiles, Northumberland U18’s and U20’s, Blaydon RFC, Northumbria Uni 1st team
- Robbie Forbes - England U18’s, Bristol, Gloucester, Hartpury University 1st team, Ryton RFC Durham County U18’s, Northumbria University 1st Team
- Larry Mew - Newcastle Falcons Academy, North of England, Northumberland County U18’s and U20’s, Ponteland RFC
- Elliott Beattie - Newcastle Falcons Academy, Hartpury University, Blaydon RFC, Durham County U18’s and U20’
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