OBU Rugby Academy

The OBU Rugby Academy is a partnership between Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and Old Boys University RFC.

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.

OBU Academy contact

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Tomasi Palu

OBU Academy Lead

Student and Campus Living