At Tunbridge Wells RFC Academy, our mission is to work with all players, regardless of their ability, to develop them to their highest potential. Through a holistic approach, we focus on building rugby skills, fostering well-being, and nurturing life skills. Our goal is to create competitive teams whilst ensuring players enjoy their rugby journey.

The aims of the Academy are to create the best experience and pathway we can for players transitioning from youth rugby into senior rugby. This is a significant investment by TWRFC, we are delighted to have the support from a truly impressive coaching team led by former premiership player and first-team coach Simon Whatling.

Thanks to our generous sponsors Ascender Consulting, Omni Recycling, Speldhust Sausages, Dorset Arms, and Stevenson Harwood we are able to provide full resources more normally afforded to a professional side in both training and match day experience.

Some of the benefits include:

Experienced Coaching team

Regular access to First team players and specialist coaching

Access to First team Physios

Mid week training

Strength and Conditioning & nutritional advice

Bespoke Academy kit

Additional assistance with GCSE or A’level sports related courses

D of E support

Individual coaching development for Academy players where requested

JOIN US
We welcome players from U16’s, U17’s and U18’s, of all abilities, and are resolutely non selective. We believe everyone who wants to play should play in a safe environment that encourages rugby’s core values and to achieve more as a collective unit, in turn enabling individuals to fulfil their true potential with their progression into senior rugby.

New players are always welcome so please contact Tammy if you’d like to come and try us out.