Delivered by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) through our network of Player Development Centres (PDCs), and as the first step on the Women and Girl’s Performance Pathway, the Emerging Player Programme (EPP) is designed to identify, develop and support talented female rugby players, providing them with a high-quality environment that complements their club and school rugby. Through coaching, player education and regular training opportunities, the programme aims to help players develop the brilliant basics in technical, tactical, physical, and behavioural elements of the game required to progress through the Welsh performance pathway.
The commitment will require attending one evening per week training throughout the course of the season, with some playing opportunities, and some day time training during school holidays. The programmes will begin at the end of August and beginning of September. The programme is designed to compliment and run alongside training and playing with Hubs/Clubs and/or school.
The programme is designed only for players going in their U15 or U16 age grade (next year’s school Year 10 or Year 11).
For interested players, please click on this link to complete the registration and sign up. WRU U16’s Girls Emerging Player Programme (EPP) – sign up form