Hartpury College Women's Rugby Academy
Hartpury College
Apply NowFancy turning rugby talent into a pro pathway? Join Hartpury College Women's Rugby Academy to train with expert coaches, use world-class pitches, gyms and labs, and balance tailored studies while competing for college, uni and pro opportunities.
Hartpury College Women's Rugby Academy offers specialist coaching and a performance environment designed to develop female rugby players alongside their academic studies. Players train with experienced coaches, use world-class facilities (grass and 3G pitches, performance gyms and biomechanics labs) and compete regularly against strong college teams.
The programme has a track record of producing international players and professional signings. The academy supports a tailored academic pathway alongside weekly coaching, opportunities for work experience and international links (USA, Hong Kong, France, Canada) that can expand playing and development opportunities.
The academy is linked to Hartpury's college sport courses (Level 2 and Level 3 diplomas) for those pursuing formal qualifications while training. Key events for prospective students include a Taster Day on Friday 31 July 2026 (11:00-14:00 BST) and Assessment Days on Friday 30 October 2026 and Friday 19 February 2027 (each 10:00-14:00).
These are aimed at prospective college students for the September 2027 intake and are recommended for anyone considering the programme. There is also a pathway to the senior Gloucester-Hartpury Women RFC for players over 17 with approved dispensation; entry to that programme requires demonstrating readiness for senior rugby.
31 Jul 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Taster Day (31 July 2026)
30 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Assessment Day (30 October 2026)
19 Feb 2027 – 19 Feb 2027
Assessment Day (19 February 2027)
September 2027 cohort
Location
- Prospective college students for the forthcoming academic year (September 2027).
- Female rugby players.
- Applicants should be applying for an academic course at Hartpury College (assessment days are for those looking to apply).
- It is strongly advised that applicants attend a taster day or one of the assessment days.
- If over 17 and with special dispensation (applied for by Hartpury and approved through Gloucestershire Rugby Union), players may be eligible for the senior Gloucester-Hartpury programme; players must demonstrate the ability to cope physically and mentally with senior rugby.
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