Rugby Union

Nominations for the 2026/27 program will open August

Register Your Interest

The CCAS Rugby Union program is delivered in partnership with the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network.

The Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) program offers a holistic pathway for aspiring athletes, providing development opportunities across technical skill, education, strength and conditioning, personal growth, and nutrition. By combining these key elements, the program will provide athletes with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to excel in their chosen sport and prepares them for the next stage of higher representation. 

Program Partners

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Central Coast Grammar School Logo
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Selected athletes receive:

  • High‑quality coaching in a squad environment
  • Access to quality training facilities
  • Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
  • Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
  • Opportunities to represent CCAS at events
  • Education in technical, tactical, and personal Rugby Union development
  • Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
 

Additional CCAS benefits:

  • Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
  • Support for award and scholarship nominations
  • Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
  • 3 Month Mingara Gym/Pool/Track access
  • Promotion through CCAS media channels

Program Eligibility Criteria

Athletes must:

  • Be aged 15–18 years born in 2009-2012 in 2027 (U16 & U18 cohorts)
  • Be committed to progressing to higher representation within Rugby Union.
  • Be a registered member of a Rugby club.
  • Currently residing in the Central Coast Council LGA
The athlete levy contributes towards the overall cost of delivering the Academy programs. Within our high performance programs are items including: 
 
  • Coaching*
  • Access to training facilities*
  • Strength & Conditioning assessments and programming*
  • Sports science testing*
  • Access to Academy Games* (relevant sports/age groups only)
  • Insurance
* Please note, Items marked with an Asterix are components supported through NSW Government grant funding. The grant contribution from the NSW government is limited to costs and activities identified in the approved Project Plan. The remaining portion of the athlete levy contributes towards costs associated with delivering and administering the Academy that are not covered by the NSW Government grant funding.

Program Delivery Period

September 2026 – April 2027

Head Coaches
Mark Tipple
Michael Burgess