
ACADEMY VISION
To create outstanding players, people & leaders by delivering a professional rugby environment, rooted in Melrose tradition and excellence.
OUR MISSION
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Progress players to Melrose 1st XV or higher.
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Inspire and support regional, national or professional achievements
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Build inclusive pathways for all players
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Strengthen Melrose Rugby’s legacy on and off the pitch
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
GIRLS ACADEMY
U14 - U18
The Melrose Rugby Girls Academy provides a dedicated development pathway for female players from U14 to U18.
Focused on creating a supportive, ambitious, and high-performance environment, the programme delivers specialist coaching every Friday at Greenyards, integrated with strength and conditioning appropriate to each player's stage of growth.
CLUB TRAINING (MON)
ACADEMY TRAINING (FRI) 3PM - 4.30PM
£125 per player (£2.08 per session)
Access to world-class training facilities at Greenyards
Academy-branded performance kit
Weekly Friday academy sessions
Focus on core skills, game understanding, and physical literacy
Strength and conditioning development appropriate to growth and maturity
Mentoring and pastoral support to build confidence and enjoyment
Goal-setting and personal development planning
Participation in local festivals and representative opportunities
Discounted access to Melrose Rugby Camps
JUNIOR ACADEMY
U14 BOYS
The Junior Academy forms the essential foundation of the Melrose Rugby Academy pathway, offering players in S1 and S2 a structured, fun, and challenging environment to build their rugby futures.
Training weekly at Greenyards every Friday, Junior Academy players receive expert coaching that focuses on mastering core rugby skills, developing game intelligence, and improving physical literacy suited to their stage of growth.
CLUB TRAINING (MON & WED)
ACADEMY TRAINING (FRI) 3PM - 4.30PM
£125 per player (£2.08 per session)
Access to world-class training facilities at Greenyards
Academy-branded performance kit
Weekly Friday academy sessions
Focus on core skills, game understanding, and physical literacy
Strength and conditioning development appropriate to growth and maturity
Mentoring and pastoral support to build confidence and enjoyment
goal-setting and personal development planning
Participation in local festivals and representative opportunities
Discounted access to Melrose Rugby Camps
SENIOR ACADEMY
U16 BOYS
The Senior Academy bridges the critical development stage for players moving from junior to performance-level rugby.
Focused on S3 and S4 players, it delivers a professional-standard training environment where technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical conditioning are honed to a higher level.
CLUB TRAINING (TUES & THU)
ACADEMY TRAINING
(MON) 6PM - 8.30PM
(FRI) 3PM - 4.30PM
£200 per player (£2.50 per session)
Full access to Greenyards and Unit 8 facilities (Monday evenings only)
Academy-branded performance kit
7-week structured pre-season block
Two high-quality rugby sessions per week
World-class coaching staff focused on technical and tactical growth
Advanced strength and conditioning programmes
Full access to professional video analysis (Coach Logic)
Ongoing individual development plans (IDPs) with monthly reviews
Nutritional support and performance lifestyle education
Access to leadership workshops and career mentoring
Participation in national tournaments and Rosslyn Park 7s preparation.
EMERGING PLAYERS
U18 BOYS
The Emerging Players Group (EPG) represents the pinnacle of the Melrose Rugby Academy pathway, providing a high-performance environment for our most ambitious U18 players.
Focused on bridging the gap between school-age rugby and senior performance levels, EPG players train and prepare like professionals while balancing academic or work
CLUB TRAINING (TUES & THU)
ACADEMY TRAINING
(MON) 6PM - 8.30PM
(FRI) 3PM - 4.30PM
Access to Greenyards and Unit 8 facilities (Monday evenings only)
Academy-branded performance kit
Tailored elite rugby and athletic development programmes
Bespoke strength & conditioning pathways with S&C staff
Professional video analysis, feedback, and tactical workshops
Personalised IDPs with regular review and adaptation
Direct access to regional and national pathway coaches
Leadership, communication, and mental skills workshops
Dedicated nutrition and wellbeing consultancy
Preparation for professional environments: discipline, preparation, mindset
Support for university applications and career transitions

MELROSE RUGBY ACADEMY PATRON
Support the club’s commitment to youth development by becoming a Patron of our new Melrose Rugby Academy.
By becoming a Patron, your donation will contribute to a hardship fund that will ensure finance is not a barrier to participation, as well as helping to cover some of the costs associated with running the academy.
All patrons will be thanked and highlighted in the 1st XV Match Day programme and Rose Newsletter.