OBU Rugby Academy
Our vision—to be the leading Rugby Academy that serves and gives back to the community of Aotearoa.
Our programme
Our high-performance rugby programme is designed with you in mind. This includes fun interactive training for both male and female athletes in pursuit of excellence. In our waka we journey together combining our love of education with our passion for rugby, leaving a legacy for the next generation.
'Poipoia te kākano, kia puawai'—'Nuture the seed and it will blossom'
The Academy’s Rugby training programme runs from March to August, consisting of:
- Assessment—of your current rugby skills and fitness.
- Strength and conditioning—an individualised programme to improve your body composition.
- Technical—developing basic and position-specific rugby skills.
- Tactical—understanding the game.
- Personal development plans—group and individual off-field personalised training.
2026 academy intake
Applications for the 2026 academy are now closed.
For more information, contact University Recreation at sports@vuw.ac.nz.
Victoria University of Wellington and OBURFC Rugby Scholarships
These scholarships support academically capable rugby players studying at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington who intend to play for Old Boys’ University Rugby Football Club (OBU). Open to students of all backgrounds, the scholarships are awarded to those with above-average rugby and academic ability, with preference given to applicants facing financial hardship or who demonstrate strong initiative.
