Join Blues Rugby and Rugby School Japan’s High Performance Summer Camp 2025
Introducing a unique opportunity to enhance your child’s leadership and rugby skills during a 5-day summer residential programme, hosted by Blues Rugby – one of the most successful clubs in Super Rugby history – and the renowned boarding school, Rugby School Japan.
From 28th July - 1st August 2025 join Blues Rugby’s elite coaching team as they deliver a world-class leadership and rugby skills programme for boys and girls aged 15-18:
- Receive expert rugby coaching and development from the current Super Rugby Pacific and Super Rugby Aupiki Champions
- Build resilience and leadership skills, and learn how to make positive life choices
- Develop deeper self-awareness and essential high-performance traits
- Gain independence and make connections with like-minded individuals while residing, for 5 nights, at Rugby School Japan’s state-of-the-art campus in Greater Tokyo
Benefit from the Heritage and Expertise of Two of the Most Celebrated Names in Rugby
For boys and girls aged 15-18 who are seeking a unique opportunity to enhance their rugby skills and develop their leadership capabilities and confidence, Rugby School Japan and Blues Rugby are excited to announce their Blues Global Rugby Academy 2025.
This is a 5-day residential camp which combines the heritage and expertise of two of the world’s best-known names in Rugby – Blues Rugby and Rugby School - who have joined forces to deliver a specially-developed youth programme, led by Blues’ coaches and leadership development specialists.
Who are The Blues and Rugby School Japan?
Established in 1996, the Blues is one of the most successful and storied franchises in world rugby - with a proud legacy of winning four championship titles, developing the first Super Club women’s team, and – most recently – winning the Super Rugby Women’s Aupiki and Super Rugby Pacific titles in 2024.
And they are proud to partner with Rugby School Japan, the Greater Tokyo-based sister school of Rugby School, UK - one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious boarding schools, and the birthplace of rugby in 1823.
The Result of Decades Developing
Elite Leaders and Athletes
The 2025 Blues Global Rugby Academy was not born ‘by accident’. Rather it is the result of years of collaboration between Blues Rugby, key rugby clubs in Japan (including Mie Honda Heat, Tokyo Sungoliath, Yokohama Canon Eagles, and Kuria Water Gush), and most recently Rugby School Japan.
These relationships have strengthened the bond between the Blues and Japan, and opened the door to a deeper level of collaboration, which has been amplified and accelerated by our latest partnership with Rugby School Japan.
It is also the result of decades spent developing world-class sports and leadership programmes for our own players and coaching teams – and a desire to share our hard-won lessons with ambitious young people around the world.
So it is by combining the Blues’ coaching expertise, with Rugby School Japan’s long-standing tradition of excellence and character-focused education, that we are able to deliver the Blues Global Rugby Academy to you.
What Skills Will Attendees Develop
During the 5-day Blues Global Rugby Academy, boys and girls aged 15-18 will learn key sporting and life skills that will support their success in rugby, education, and in their future careers, while residing for 5 nights at Rugby School Japan’s state-of-the-art campus in Kashiwanoha, Greater Tokyo.
This residential programme centres around the two core areas of Rugby and Leadership, which have been developed, specifically for youth players, by Blues Rugby coaches in collaboration with Rugby School Japan:
What Skills Will Attendees Develop
Our first area of focus during the 5-day residential camp is to develop participants’ rugby skills in 6 essential areas:
These are a “must-know” for anyone seeking to develop their capabilities on the pitch. And, when combined with the programme’s second core focus (Leadership), they will also provide an all-important off-the-pitch advantage too.
Blues Youth Leadership
Inspired by our Blues Captain, Patrick Tuipulotu and taught by a team of Blues Rugby high-performance coaches, the second component of the 5-day Blues Global Rugby Academy focuses on developing our participants’ youth leadership skills - so that by the end of this programme attendees will:
A Glimpse at Our Camp Schedule
Delivered across 5 days, the Blues Global Rugby Academy has been designed to seamlessly combine sports and leadership training within a single, elite-level programme for boys and girls aged 15-18, culminating in an end-of-week rugby tournament - where players can showcase their new skills.
Here is a glimpse of what attendees may look forward to during the 5 day residential camp*:
Time | Activity |
|---|---|
8am | Healthy breakfast |
9 - 11am | Strength and endurance training |
11am - 1pm | Skills development |
12pm | Nutritious lunch |
2 - 3.30pm | Theory and leadership training |
3.30 - 4.30pm | Supported recovery |
4.30 - 5.30pm | Theory and leadership training |
4.30 - 5.30pm | Strength-building evening meal |
7 - 9.30/10pm | Supervised evening activities |
*Please note that this schedule is for illustrative purposes and the exact order of instruction may be subject to small changes.
Meet our Coaching Teams
Throughout the programme, participants will be guided by our world-leading experts in rugby, leadership, peak performance, nutrition, and fitness:
The Blues Coaching Team
The Blues coaching team is made up of some of the best and most experienced coaches in the world, providing a vast bank of knowledge which they will share with you during the Blues Global Rugby Academy.
If you have ever wondered what it would be like to train under the best coaches in the world, this is a unique opportunity to experience true elite-level rugby and leadership coaching.
The Blues U20s Coaching Team
Talented young players require the very best coaching in order to achieve their full potential, which is why the Blues U20s coaches are some of the very best in the world.
It is thanks to our incredible U20s coaches that we have been able to build a world-class player development programme, and offer incredible opportunities to young players.
And during this 5-day summer programme, you will be guided by these same coaches who are responsible for nurturing and developing our own Under-20s playing groups.
State of the Art Facilities
Not only will camp attendees benefit from Blues’ world-leading coaching, they can also take advantage of Rugby School Japan’s state-of-the-art facilities at their brand new campus in Kashiwanoha, Greater Tokyo.
This is a true home away from home, where boys can enjoy:
Comfortable boarding houses
25m heated indoor swimming pool
Fully-equipped gym
Air-conditioned indoor gymnasium
Dining hall and cafeteria
Rugby and football field
Tennis courts
Rugby School Japan is ideally-located for local travel in and out of Tokyo. It is also easily-accessible, internationally, thanks to its close proximity to Tokyo Narita and Tokyo Haneda airports, and its high-speed rail links to central Tokyo.
State-of-the-art boarding school campus
30 minutes from Central Tokyo
Easily-accessible from Tokyo Narita and Haneda Airport
Excellent rail links to major Japanese cities
What to Expect When You Join the
Blues Global Rugby Academy
Attendees who join the Blues Rugby Blues Global Rugby Academy, will receive:
- 5 days' rugby and leadership coaching delivered by Blues Rugby's world-leading coaching team
- 5 nights' overnight accommodation at Rugby School Japan's Kashiwanoha Campus
- 3 nutritious meals per day (plus healthy snacks and drinks in between)
- 24/7, provided by Rugby School Japan's boarding and medical staff
- An opportunity to showcase new skills during our end-of-week rugby tournament
- And much more...
… for a total price of JPY 365,000 (or NZD 3,998)
Register Before January 7th 2025 and Save 10%
If you register for The Blues Global Rugby Academy before January 7th 2025, you can take advantage of our Early Registration Discount, saving 10% off the full camp price.
This offer is valid for those who register and pay a holding deposit before midnight on Tuesday, 7th January 2025.
After this date, registrants will be required to pay the full camp price of JPY 365,000. So please do not delay if you would like to take advantage of this Early Registration Discount.
Interested in joining the
Blues Global Rugby Academy?
If you would like to join the Blues Global Rugby Academy 2025, you can register your interest by clicking the button below, and entering your contact information when requested.
We will promptly confirm your registration of interest, and be in contact with you shortly to secure your booking and request a 10% upfront deposit.
Please note that places at the Blues Global Rugby Academy cannot be guaranteed until we have received your completed camp registration form plus a 10% deposit payment, with the final balance due in February 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a payment plan?
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