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Waikato Rugby Union International Player Development Programme Proudly brought to you by the Waikato Rugby Union and St Peter’s School Cambridge
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Page 1: Waikato Rugby Union International Player Development · PDF fileIntroduction The Waikato Rugby Union, together with St Peter’s School, are offering an exciting opportunity for overseas

Waikato Rugby Union

International Player Development Programme

Proudly brought to you by the Waikato Rugby Union

and St Peter’s School Cambridge

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Introduction

The Waikato Rugby Union, together with St Peter’s School, are offering an exciting opportunity for

overseas students to develop their rugby skills, while also experiencing an adventure outdoor

education programme at one of New Zealand’s leading schools.

Founded in 1921, Waikato Rugby Union has a proud history of rugby culture and success, having

produced 62 All Blacks and consistently being among the top performing provincial unions in the

country.

This foundation has created a pathway for today’s innovative and forward thinking player

development schemes. The Waikato Rugby Union (WRU) International Player Development

Programme is an integral part of upholding this commitment to excellence.

The Waikato Rugby Union has identified player development as the number one priority in

achieving success. As a result we have full time rugby development staff including three ITM Cup

coaches, an Emerging Players Manager and four Rugby Development Coaches.

We also have three outstanding strength and conditioning coaches that will push you to your

limits and motivate you to work harder for success. Other providers within the Waikato Rugby

Union include a nutritionist, sport psychologist and personal development staff.

We are committed to nurturing and developing your individual skills so you make the most of

your time in New Zealand and go away with the focus of achieving your desired goals in rugby.

We look forward to welcoming you to the heart of rugby in New Zealand and the home of

Waikato Rugby, from our headquarters at the magnificent Waikato Stadium.

Welcome to the Waikato in the North Island of New Zealand, home of the

Waikato Rugby Union and the International Player Development Programme.

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Welcome

On behalf of the Waikato Rugby Union, welcome from our

proud province.

In conjunction with St Peter’s School in Cambridge, we are

delighted to be able to offer what we believe is a world class

International Rugby Player Development Programme.

I can assure you that this programme will not only prove to be

a significant stepping stone in your rugby career, but a once in

a lifetime cultural experience.

I look forward to seeing you at Waikato Stadium.

Regards,

Graham Bowen

Chief Executive Officer, Waikato Rugby Union

A warm welcome from St Peters School, Cambridge.

Our independent school is proud to be associated with the

Waikato Rugby Union.

We share the goal of developing excellence in all our

activities.

Our magnificent campus will be an ideal base for this

programme.

You will be at home here as part of our family.

Best wishes,

Stephen Robb

Principal, St Peter’s School Cambridge

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Programme Structure

The WRU International Player Development Programme will run from 28 July to August 24 in 2014.

The programme will encompass day to day rugby training and development, based at the St

Peter’s School campus in Cambridge.

Participants will live and breathe high performance rugby and learn how to prepare themselves

to be the best players they can possibly be, while also experiencing everything else New Zealand

has to offer.

Programme components:

70% high performance rugby development

30% outdoor adventure experiences

Four games of rugby as an International XV

Up to three outdoor adventure/cultural excursions each week

Players will train both individually and in a team environment

Weekly online reporting system for family and coaches to access

Highlights DVD and Individual Feedback Portfolio upon completion of course

If requested, players have the opportunity to stay for an extended period beyond the four

week programme at an additional cost.

The WRU International Player Development Programme is an intensive four

week course, designed for 16-18 year old aspiring professional rugby players.

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St Peter’s School Campus - Cambridge

St Peter’s School, one of New Zealand’s leading co-educational schools, is situated on 100 acres

of park like grounds just outside the town of Cambridge (15 kilometres from Hamilton City) in the

heart of the Waikato province.

The facilities include a gymnasium with a large weights and cardio room, squash courts, tennis

courts, golf driving range and a heated indoor swimming pool for recovery purposes.

Players will also be exposed to training principles and techniques of high performance athletes

from other sports. The school is situated next to the Avantidrome – home of New Zealand Cycling

and Triathlon, which will host part of the outdoor adventure component to the programme.

St Peter’s School will be responsible for the pastoral care of each individual and they will live on

campus or at a nearby school homestay for the duration of the programme.

The WRU International Player Development Programme is based on the

picturesque campus of St Peter’s School in Cambridge.

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Player Development

The Waikato Rugby Union is regarded nationally as a leader in player development and bases

the holistic programme around the six pillars of player development:

Technical

Tactical

Physical

Mental

Nutrition

Leadership

When entering the programme, each player is individually assessed across the six pillars of player

development. This initiates the direction of the four week schedule for each person with their own

Individual Performance Plan created to guide them to their full potential.

The three specific aspects of player development facilitated are rugby

development, strength and conditioning, and personal development.

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Player Development

Gym sessions will be individually programmed to the training age, priorities and needs of each

player. This ensures that the athlete trains to their relative ability and can be progressed in a safe

training environment.

As part of their tactical development, players will utilise Sportscode video analysis to review their

own performance while receiving feedback from a WRU position specific coach.

Technical development of the player will be initiated by a skill assessment on entry into the

programme. This will assist in the prioritising and planning of the skill development plan for the

individual.

Skill development through the duration of the programme will focus on the generic core skills, unit

skills and position specific skills of the player.

Players are physically tested, programmed and monitored by WRU high

performance staff through the duration of their training phase.

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Programme Timetable

WRU INTERNATIONAL RUGBY PROGRAMME | WEEK 1 | 28 JULY - 3 AUGUST 2014

Week 1 Mon 28 July 2014 Tue 29 July 2014 Wed 30 July 2014 Thur 31 July 2014 Fri 1 August 2014 Sat 2 August 2014 Sun 3 August 2014

8.00am Induction Players Assemble Players Assemble Players Assemble Players Assemble Recovery Session 4

Game Day 1

vs

Waikato Invitational XV

9.00am Physical Assessment 1 Training Principles Individual Performance Plans 1 Gym 2 Gym 3

White Water Rafting

Rotorua

10.15am Recovery Snack Recovery Snack

Fishing Charter

Coromandel Peninsula

Recovery Snack Recovery Snack

10.45am Physical Assessment 2 Gym 1 Core Skills 1 Unit Skills 1

12.00pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

12.45pm Physical Assessment 3 Nutrition 1 Mental Skills 1

Tour of Waikato Stadium and Chiefs Super Rugby

training facility 2.00pm Core Skill Assessment Speed 1 Agility 1

3.30pm Recovery Snack Recovery Snack Recovery Snack

4.00pm Team Training 1 Positions Specific 1 Team Training 2 Individual Player

Feedback 1 Potential Super Rugby

Final at Waikato Stadium 6.00pm Recovery Session 1 Recovery Session 2 Recovery Session 3

WRU INTERNATIONAL RUGBY PROGRAMME | WEEK 2 | 4 AUGUST - 10 AUGUST 2014

Week 2 Mon 4 August 2014 Tue 5 August 2014 Wed 6 August 2014 Thur 7 August 2014 Fri 8 August 2014 Sat 9 August 2014 Sun 10 August 2014

8.00am Players Assemble Players Assemble Players Assemble Players Assemble Players Assemble

Game Day 2

vs

Waikato Invitational XV

Recovery Session 8

9.00am Gym 4 Gym 5 Individual Performance Plans 2 Gym 6 Gym 7

Bungy Jump Huka Falls Jet Boat

Tour

Taupo

10.15am Recovery Snack Recovery Snack

Mountain Biking

Rotorua

Recovery Snack Recovery Snack

10.45am Core Skills 2 Unit Skills 2 Core Skills 3 Unit Skills 3

12.00pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

12.45pm Nutrition 2 Mental Skills 2 Tactical 1

Tour of the Avantidrome Home of New Zealand

Cycling 2.00pm Golf Challenge Speed 2 Agility 2

3.30pm Recovery Snack Recovery Snack Recovery Snack

4.00pm Team Training 3 - Review Positions Specific 2 Team Training 4 Individual Player

Feedback 2 6.00pm Recovery Session 5 Recovery Session 6 Recovery Session 7

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Programme Timetable

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WRU INTERNATIONAL RUGBY PROGRAMME | WEEK 3 | 11 AUGUST - 17 AUGUST 2014

Week 3 Mon 11 August 2014 Tue 12 August 2014 Wed 13 August 2014 Thur 14 August 2014 Fri 15 August 2014 Sat 16 August 2014 Sun 17 August 2014

8.00am Players Assemble Players Assemble Players Assemble Players Assemble Players Assemble

Snowboarding Ski Trip

Mount Ruapehu

Game Day 3

vs

Waikato Invitational XV

9.00am Laws of the Game Gym 9 Individual Performance Plans 3 Gym 10 Gym 11

10.15am Recovery Snack Recovery Snack

Pig Hunting Trip

Coromandel Peninsula

Recovery Snack Recovery Snack

10.45am Gym 8 Unit Skills 4 Core Skills 5 Unit Skills 5

12.00pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

12.45pm Core Skills 4 Mental Skills 3 Tactical 2

Black Water Rafting

Waitomo Caves

2.00pm Nutrition 3 Speed 3 Agility 3 Recovery Session 12

3.30pm Recovery Snack Recovery Snack Recovery Snack

4.00pm Team Training 5 - Review Positions Specific 3 Team Training 6

6.00pm Recovery Session 9 Recovery Session 10 Recovery Session 11 Individual Player Feedback 2

WRU INTERNATIONAL RUGBY PROGRAMME | WEEK 4 | 18 AUGUST - 24 AUGUST 2014

Week 4 Mon 18 August 2014 Tue 19 August 2014 Wed 20 August 2014 Thur 21 August 2014 Fri 22 August 2014 Sat 23 August 2014 Sun 24 August 2014

8.00am Players Assemble Players Assemble Players Assemble Players Assemble Players Assemble

Game Day 4

vs

Waikato Invitational XV

Recovery Session 16

9.00am Gym 12 Gym 13 Individual Performance Plans 4 Gym 14 Gym 15 Team Review

10.15am Recovery Snack Recovery Snack

Surfing Trip

Raglan

Recovery Snack Recovery Snack

Individual Player Reviews

10.45am Core Skills 6 Unit Skills 6 Core Skills 7 Unit Skills 7

12.00pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

12.45pm Nutrition 4 Mental Skills 4 Tactical 3

Gondola and Luge Ride Mitai Maori Village

Cultural Visit

Rotorua

2.00pm Squash/Tennis Challenge Speed 4 Agility 4

3.30pm Recovery Snack Recovery Snack Recovery Snack

4.00pm Team Training 7 - Review Positions Specific 4 Team Training 8

6.00pm Recovery Session 13 Recovery Session 14 Recovery Session 15 Farewell Dinner

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Player Development - Core Skills

Players will be assessed on the core skills when entering the programme.

The following four core skills variations will be covered in the programme:

Catch and Pass

Orthodox Pass – Short / Long

Spiral / Pop / Offload / Drop Off / Base Passing

Tackle

Front On / Side On / Chop / 2 Man / Smother / Goal Line

Post Tackle

Through Contact

Ball Carry / Feet – Fight – Finish / Offload Options

Long Place / Up Field Ruck / Golden Metre

Support Roles / Decisions

Running Lines

L Lines / Unders – Overs / S Lines

Pass and Fill / Reloading

Core Skills are regarded as the fundamental generic skills required by every

player in every position.

Core Skills Progression Model

Each core skill will be progressed in

sessions by the following process:

1. Breakdown of key factors for

each skill (Clarity)

2. Execution of skill under

pressure (Intensity)

3. Decision making under

pressure – competition

(Accuracy)

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Player Development - Unit Skills

Unit Skills are specific to either forwards or backs and will cover the

technical, tactical and functional roles of the skill set.

FORWARDS

Scrum

- Session 1: Setup / Engagement / Pressure

- Session 2: Tactical and Manipulation

Lineout

- Session 1: Offensive Lineout

- Session 2: Defensive Lineout

Kick Restart

- Session 1: Halfway Setup

Attack-Defence

- Session 2: 22 Drop Out Setup

Attack-Defence

Maul / Pick and Go

- Session 1: Offensive and Defensive Maul

Pick and Go

Shape and Support

BACKS

- Session 1: Set Piece Launches

- Session 2: Set Piece Defence

- Session 3: Kicking Options

- Session 4: Phase Defence

- Session 5: Counter Attack

- Session 6: Scanning / Decision Making

Body Language

- Session 7: Unit Knowledge Session

(video based)

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Player Development - Position Specific

Position specific sessions are related directly to the playing position of each player. Strong

emphasis is put on these sessions to ensure that players take full advantage of the quality one on

one coaching.

Live feedback will also take place during breaks in play of games on weekends through the

duration of the programme.

Session 1: Position Performance Profile

Session 2: Position Specific Coaching

Session 3: Position Specific Coaching

Session 4: Key Relationships

Waikato Rugby Union has experienced position specific resource coaches

who provide specialist coaching, tailored to the individual’s requirements.

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Player Development - Tactical

Tactical appreciation is a crucial pillar in the rugby development of all players. Players engaged

in the sessions will utilise a video analysis programme that is used primarily as a learning tool, but

also objectively assesses the tactical understanding of each individual.

Players will also cover tactical appreciation during position specific sessions in the programme.

Session 1: Generic Decision Making

Session 2: Unit Decision Making

Session 3: Position Specific Decision Making

Players will learn to analyse and critique all aspects of their training and

game day performances through the use of Sportscode video analysis.

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Player Development - Speed

Speed Session 1: Speed Assessment

- Athletes will be tested over 10, 20, 30 and 40 metres

- SMART speed timing lights have a one millisecond test/retest reliability

Speed Session 2: Mechanics of Linear Speed

- Athletes will explore the mechanical components of linear speed and how the ankle,

knee and hip joints contribute to movement

- Posture, arm drive and improve range of movement by using specific running drills

Speed Session 3: Stride Correction and Development

- Athletes will explore leg speed and stride length - the two components of linear speed

- Recovery mechanics and reaching concepts

Speed Session 4: Acceleration and Top End Development

- Forwards will develop acceleration concepts, and backs will develop top end concepts

- Body position

- Add load under tension

Players will be tested and coached over four speed training sessions, with

specific emphasis on their playing position.

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Player Development - Agility

Agility Session 1: Agility Assessment

- A test of agility over specific movements that are used across all rugby positions

- SMART speed timing lights have a one millisecond test/retest reliability

Agility Session 2: Mechanics of Multi Directional Speed

- Athletes will explore specific movement patterns that enable greater body control and

enable first step quickness

- Centre of gravity and step direction

Agility Session 3: Foundation Balance and Foot Speed

- Athletes will learn how to generate force in the correct plane of movement

- Balance and correct body positions (strong or weak, power platform)

Agility Session 4: Reaction and COD

- Athletes will learn how to change direction at high speed, static exertion or overcome

momentum

- Specific to positional requirements

- Asymmetric loading

Players will also be tested and coached over four agility training sessions,

again with specific emphasis on their playing position.

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Player Development - Nutrition

Session 1: Baseline Eating

- Describe the importance of nutrition in athletic development and performance

- Baseline eating requirements: ‘The big rocks’

- Increased self-awareness of own baseline eating habits

- How to do a food diary

Session 2: Performance Zone Nutrition

- What to eat and drink before gym, training or games

- Fluid guidelines during exercise

- Nutrition recovery pathway and optimal nutrition timing

- Game day nutrition strategies

Session 3: Supplements and Ergogenic Aids

- Basic supplements and how to use them

- Supplement big rocks

Session 4: Cooking Skills

- Group performance cooking session

Players will learn to development a ‘nutrition tool kit’ alongside the Waikato

Rugby Union’s sports performance nutritionist.

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Player Development - Mental

Session 1: Introduction to the core components of a performance mindset for rugby

- Pathway 1: The Pathway of Courage

- MOP Universe: Moments of Perfection

- Self Accountability: Being accountable to follow through on your actions

Session 2: Training to WIN

- How to evolve a routine of deep deliberate practice to maximize learning and

preparation to perform on game day

- How to review training and performances to drive learning forward

Session 3: Performance Preparation and Focus

- How to prepare your mind across a training week and game day to arrive at the whistle

100% ready to perform to your best

- And how to remain focused at critical moments during a game to ensure you can

perform your role

Session 4: Rugby Leadership

- The core components of rugby leadership

- Building a leadership development plan

- Leadership in action

Players will learn techniques to grow a performance mindset for rugby over

four sessions of mental skills.

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The New Zealand Experience

All aspects of New Zealand’s great outdoors are within a few hours of Waikato. Some of the

experiences throughout the programme include:

- Surfing lessons at Raglan beach

- Snowboarding and ski trip at Mount Ruapehu

- Pig hunting on the Coromandel Peninsula

- Mountain biking and luge rides in Rotorua

- Jet boat tour at Huka Falls near Taupo

- Plus several more excursions from our official programme partners...

A significant component of our programme will involve a comprehensive

New Zealand outdoor adventure and cultural experience.

The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company

is New Zealand’s first black water rafting

adventure operator. Journey through the

stunning Ruakuri Cave with the chance to

abseil climb, and float through a glow worm-

studded subterranean wonderland at

Waitomo Caves.

Rotorua Rafting offers spectacular white water

rafting adventures in the heart of the North

Island. Home to Tutea Falls, the largest

commercially rafted waterfall in the world,

with native New Zealand scenery and Maori

History lining the gorge of the beautiful Kaituna

River.

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The New Zealand Experience

Land-based adventure activities will be supervised at a one guide to eight

player ratio, and water-based activities at a one guide to five player ratio.

Mussel Barge Snapper Safaris, based in the

Coromandel Harbour, offers an affordable

and relaxing fishing experience in the snapper

capital of New Zealand. Get a fascinating

insight into mussel harvesting and production,

at the same time as fishing in one of the most

productive snapper fisheries in the country.

Mitai Maori Village in Rotorua will give you an

authentic introduction to Maori culture. The

village is a specially created sacred and

spiritual place that offers you an authentic

indigenous cultural experience like no other. It

is guaranteed to leave you enthralled by the

fascinating Maori culture.

The Taupo Bungy, located in the Waikato River

Valley and upstream of the world renowned

Huka Falls, is New Zealand’s most scenic

bungy site. Their unique cantilever platform

projects out from the cliff-top 47 metres above

the crystal clear waters of the Waikato River

below.

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Meet the Team

Waikato Rugby Union has a high performance staff of coaches, strength

and conditioning coaches, analysts, medical specialists and sport science

providers that are regarded as some of the best in New Zealand rugby.

Johnny Walters

Waikato ITM Cup Head Coach

Former Hong Kong Head Coach

Former Waikato Wing

Alf Daniels

WRU Rugby Development Coach

Waikato Development Head Coach

Carl Hoeft

Waikato ITM Cup Assistant Coach

Chiefs & NZ Maori Scrum Coach

Former All Black prop

Rhys Bayliss

WRU Rugby Development Coach

Waikato Under 16 Head Coach

NZ Under 17 Selector

Marty Holah

Waikato ITM Cup Assistant Coach

Former Waikato, Chiefs, Ospreys &

All Black Flanker

Reuben Samuel

WRU Rugby Development Coach

Waikato Women’s Head Coach

NZ Rugby Sevens Resource Coach

Leon Holden

WRU High Performance Manager

Former London Wasps Asst. Coach

Former Ricoh Black Rams Coach

Andrew Spraggon

WRU Rugby Development Coach

Waikato Under 18 Head Coach

Kent Currie

WRU Emerging Players Manager

Waikato Under 20 Head Coach

NZ Schools Selection Convenor

Andrew Douglas

WRU Resource Coach

Former NZ Schools Head Coach

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Meet the Team

Deon Muir

Waikato Under 20 Assistant Coach

Former Waikato & Chiefs Number 8

Former NZ Maori Captain

Mark Ray

WRU ITM Cup Video Analyst

Sean Hohneck

WRU Resource Coach

Former Waikato & Chiefs Lock

David Galbraith

Sports Psychologist for WRU, Chiefs

& NZ Rugby

Roger Randle

Waikato Men’s Sevens Coach

Former Waikato, Chiefs, NZ Sevens

& All Black Representative

Lillian Morton

WRU Nutritionist

High Performance Sport NZ Provider

Todd Miller

WRU Resource Coach

Former Waikato, Chiefs & All Black

Fullback

Gordon Tam

WRU Doctor

Sports Specialist Doctor

Matthew Greene

WRU Resource Coach

Former Waikato Halfback

Scott Wrenn

WRU Physiotherapist

Josh Hay

WRU Resource Coach

Former NZ Schools Asst. Coach

Brad Mayo

WRU Strength & Conditioning Coach

Waikato Sevens & Chiefs Under 18

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Honours Board

WAIKATO HONOURS BOARD

New Zealand Representatives 2010 - 2013

All Blacks

Sitiveni Sivivatu

Mils Muliaina

Stephen Donald

Richard Kahui

Liam Messam

Aled de Malmanche

Tawera Kerr-Barlow

All Blacks Sevens

Liam Messam

Tim Mikkelson

Rory Grice

Save Tokula

Frank Halai

Declan O’Donnell

Glen Robertson

Joe Webber

Kylem O’Donnell

Jono Malo

Luke Masirewa

Maori All Blacks

Liam Messam

Romana Graham

Dwayne Sweeney

Jackson Willison

Ben May

Declan O’Donnell

Trent Renata

New Zealand Under 20s

Rory Grice

Tawera Kerr-Barlow

Glen Robertson

Sefo Setephano

Nathan George

Fraser Armstrong

Nick Ross

Marnus Hanley

Hame Faiva

Adam Burn

Joe Webber

Waikato has a proud history, particularly in recent years, of producing

national representatives through its development programme.

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New Zealand Schools

Fraser Armstrong

Adam Burn

Nick Ross

Joe Walsh

Josh Davey

Kane Jacobson

Joe Webber

James Tucker

Regan Ware

Atu Moli

Sam Chongkit

Mitchell Jacobson

Harrison Levien

Bryn Gatland

Damian McKenzie

Isaac Te Tamaki

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Endorsements

Many leading international coaches and players have experienced first

hand the quality and professionalism of the WRU development programme.

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“There are so many opportunities when you are based in the

Waikato. Get involved in a rugby experience at the elite level

where you get the chance to be coached by some very

proficient people who know what they are talking about, and

also get a chance to see what this beautiful country has to offer.”

- Waikato centurion and Welsh national coach Warren Gatland.

“I've witnessed this province develop as an effective system and

I'm quite frankly delighted that they are using their experience in

the development area to design a course that I know, with the

expertise they have got and the effort they are putting into it, will

be a fantastic opportunity for people to take advantage of.”

- Waikato centurion and All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster.

“I've been involved with the Waikato Rugby Union since 2008. I've

been privileged enough to come through the academy and age

group system and fortunately enough on to the All Blacks.

Waikato has been great to me, it has great support systems and

networks, and it's just a great environment to be a part of.”

- Waikato and All Blacks halfback Tawera Kerr-Barlow.

“I got the Waikato way engrained into me from an early age. I've

enjoyed being here in Hamilton and in the Waikato setup. They

have done a lot for me to develop me as the rugby player I am.”

- Waikato and All Blacks loose forward Liam Messam.

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Additional Information

Medical Cover

A registered sports specialist doctor is available for each individual if required.

ACC (Accident Compensation Corporation) provides comprehensive, no fault personal

injury cover for all visitors to New Zealand

Insurance will cover any specialist medical costs if required

Kukri Training Apparel

Each player will receive the following training apparel from Kukri - the official apparel supplier of

the Waikato Rugby Union:

1 x Training Jersey

2 x Training T-Shirts

2 x Training Shorts

1 x Track Pants

1 x Hoodie

1 x Polo Shirt

1 x Wet Top

1 x Beanie Hat

1 x Backpack

Players will receive comprehensive medical and insurance cover for the

duration of their time in New Zealand.

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International Fees

Cost per player: NZ $9800 including GST

Price does not include flights to and from New Zealand.

Price does include:

- All programme related costs

- Meals and accommodation

- All outdoor adventure and cultural experience activities

- Kukri training apparel

- Airport transfers; Auckland - Hamilton - Auckland

- Insurance

50% deposit on acceptance of application. Balance of 50% due six weeks prior to programme

start date.

Please note: Cancellation six weeks prior to commencement of programme will incur a penalty

of 20% of the programme fee. Cancellation within two weeks of programme commencement is

non-refundable.

The WRU International Development Programme is limited to a maximum

of 25 players.

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Application Process

Apply for the WRU International Player Development Programme at

www.mooloo.co.nz or email [email protected].

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Contact Us

If you would like to know more about the Waikato Rugby Union and our

International Player Development Programme, please contact;

Waikato Rugby Union would like to acknowledge the support and

assistance from the Gallagher Group.

Mike Crawford

Waikato Rugby Union

Rugby Manager

[email protected]

+64 21 344 562

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WRU International Player Development Programme DVD

Please find attached a DVD video to give you further insight into the

Waikato Rugby Union International Player Development Programme.

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Waikato Rugby Union

PO Box 9507

Hamilton

New Zealand

+64 7 838 5675

www.mooloo.co.nz

© Waikato Rugby Union, 2014.


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