ACADEMY VISION

To create outstanding players, people & leaders by delivering a professional rugby environment, rooted in Melrose tradition and excellence.

OUR MISSION

  • 1.

    Progress players to Melrose 1st XV or higher.

  • 2.

    Inspire and support regional, national or professional achievements

  • 3.

    Build inclusive pathways for all players

  • 4.

    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.