REGISTER FOR THE DRAFT

Welcome to the inaugural UC Rugby Draft. In 2025 we will have up to 8 Colts aged (under 21 years) teams. Six of these teams will be entered into a university based competition. All teams will be of similar quality and size to provide a competitive environment, where all teams will have the ability to win.

The LIVE draft will be completed after a week-long combine, involving all eligible players in a range of activities, including:

1. 40m sprint
2. 22m shuttle
3. Bronco
4. Vertical jump
5. Bench press – 60kg max reps
6. Squat – 80kg max reps
7. Position specific drills
8. 2 TRIAL GAMES

The schedule will look like the following:

Monday 3rd March: Final registration process for the draft. Meet the coaches and assessment team. Final schedule released for players.

Tuesday 4th March: Field Work (40m sprint, 22m shuttle, Bronco)

Wednesday 5th March: INTERNAL TRIAL #1

Thursday 6th March: Gym Work (Vertical jump, Bench, Squat)

Friday 7th March: Position-specific Work

Saturday 8th March: INTERNAL TRIAL #2

Sunday 9th March: LIVE DRAFT. The draft will be live-streamed on Facebook for friends, parents & halls of residence to see who’s going to what team.

TEAMS THAT WILL BE DRAFTING PLAYERS IN 2025