The role of the London South Central Rugby Academy is to identify and develop talented young athletes from age 14 to 23 and engage them in a High Performance development programme. Players join the academy through a variety of routes and are assisted in their rugby development to attain their ultimate goal - joining the first team squad. This is underpinned by Education from a variety of partners, thus providing the necessary structure for each player to reach their full potential.

We provide our young players with an environment in which they can grow, express themselves both personally and professionally and realize their dream of becoming professional rugby players. With graduates such as Topsy Ojo, Alex Corbisiero, Nick Kennedy, Tom Homer and Guy Armitage our record is second to none.

Academy Vision:

To identify, recruit ad develop, from all sources, the most talented young players and bring them through the Academy into the 1st XV squad.
To adopt a comprehensive recruitment policy in Berkshire, Hampshire and the Middlesex area.
To provide top class coaching by qualified staff to give each Academy player the best opportunity to succeed.
To provide the most appropriate individual player development, mentoring and support programs.
To provide the most appropriate competitive program for each player and to constantly review performance in training and matches.
To provide the best possible facilities for our players to succeed.
To provide the opportunity for Academy players to continue in Further or higher Education.
To build good working relationships with schools, Clubs, Colleges and Universities.
To teach responsibility, discipline and respect for themselves and the game.
To set high standards for integrity, honesty and performance