A pioneering rugby academy helping aspiring players enhance their rugby and lifestyle skills, through practical training and a bespoke curriculum.
Structured routes for players who want a genuine pathway into professional rugby.

An 8 month training programme for aspiring players.

Tomorrow's women rugby stars begin here.

Love rugby? Live rugby during your TY.

Monthly training & international tournaments.
An excellent pathway if you are interested in living and training like a professional — I would highly recommend the RAI programme to help you achieve your goals.Conor Nesbitt — 2019 Men's Academy Player
From the beautiful Stradbally Hall, the academy operates on a full and half board basis, with top of the range facilities including a state-of-the-art gym, indoor training area, astro and grass pitches, and a video analysis room.
Led by two highly qualified international coaches alongside position-specific coaches and strength & conditioning experts, all geared towards taking player performance to the next level.
Sending our son Stefan to Ireland was one of the biggest decisions of our lives — he also got trials for Italy!Charl du Plessis
A professional setup in a great environment with friendly and extremely knowledgeable coaches.David Upton
You can only get better both on and off the pitch from attending it.Academy Player
Call us today on (+353) 86 412 9196 or email us — we'll be happy to talk you through the programmes available.