Rugby Development

2022 Summer Camps

2022 Summer Camps

Ulster Rugby's Summer Camps are back, with several different types on offer for male & female players.

For any further inquiries please contact rugbycamps@ulsterrugby.com

Ulster Rugby Residential

Book now:

Boys, 3rd-6th July, Campbell College Belfast - £275 [SOLD OUT]

(Girls aged 14-16) 14-16th August, Campbell College Belfast - £195 [SOLD OUT]

[While both of these camps have now sold out, you can follow the links above and join the waitlist. You will then be contacted as soon as spots open up.]

This summer will see the launch of the first ever Ulster Rugby Residential Summer Camp, to be hosted at Campbell College, Belfast.

Ulster Rugby will offer a broad and holistic rugby package allowing young players to experience a few days in the life of an elite level rugby player, with boys spending 3 nights at Campbell in July, and girls staying for two in August.

Players will have the opportunity to further develop their understanding of the game and to learn about the core values of rugby union such as teamwork, commitment, communication, integrity and respect.

The content of the camp has been developed to reflect contemporary methods of coaching and playing and as such, players should expect to partake in a structured rugby development programme and learn to play the Ulster Way.

Through top-class coaching, delivered by Ulster Rugby Staff in a professional, safe and fun environment, players will develop their core rugby skills and learn to execute them.

The programme will contain elements of video analysis, nutrition education, positional clinics, recovery and recuperation and several other workshops, including those delivered by ex-professional players on topics such as life after rugby and employment opportunities in sport beyond rugby.

All players will receive an Ulster Rugby t-shirt, boot bag, water bottle, rugby ball, and a match ticket to a selected Ulster Rugby game.

School of Excellence

Boys entering years 8, 9, 10 or 11 in Sep 2022 - £85

Book now by selecting a location:

The focus of the Ulster Rugby School of Excellence is on developing the skills and abilities of existing male rugby players.

The content and delivery of these camps has been developed to ensure that players have access to the latest training techniques to enable them to improve their individual performance in a progressive manner.

Previous playing experience is essential in attending this camp.

Ulster Rugby Schools of Excellence are player-centred with delivery by our coaches directed to the needs of the participants.

Development of the player's technical and tactical understanding is supported through the use of small-sided games throughout the camp and participants will also be introduced to individual and unit skills.

All players will receive a boot bag, water bottle, rugby ball, and a match ticket to a selected Ulster Rugby game.

Rugby Modules

The rugby activities across the 3 days [between 9am and 1pm] will include the core rugby skills of rugby required by all to participate within the game. These skills will form the foundation of every camp and will be supported with the development of players’ tactical understanding of the game.

Contact

Appropriate levels of contact will be used throughout the camp from Tag/Touch to grab and, where suitable, full contact (Tackle/Ruck).

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Ulster Rugby Roadshow Girls' Camps

(Ages 8-14) One day camps: 10.00am – 2.00pm, £25

Book now by selecting a location:

We are hitting the road with our Rugby Roadshow delivering girls' camps throughout the province in July and August.

The one-day camps will focus on the core skills of rugby (catch-pass, kicking, tackle-technique) in a fun and safe environment. Small-sided games will be used to improve player development and game understanding.

Previous experience of the game is not required to attend this camp.

Ulster Rugby Camps are player-centred with delivery by our coaches directed to the needs of the participants.

All players will receive a boot bag, water bottle, rugby ball, and a match ticket to a selected Ulster Rugby game.

Rugby Modules

The rugby activities across the camp will include the core rugby skills required by all to participate within the game. These skills will form the foundation of every camp and will be supported with the development of players’ tactical understanding of the game.

Core Rugby Skills

  • Pass/Catch/Running/Evasion
  • Decision Making
  • Contact - Tackle Technique

Contact

Appropriate levels of contact will be used throughout the camp from Tag/Touch to grab with an introduction to/development of tackle technique.

Coaches

All camps are staffed by appropriately qualified and experienced IRFU accredited coaches. Each camp is managed by an experienced member of staff from Ulster Rugby.

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