Invicta High Performance Rugby Academy

Elite Position-Specific Rugby Development

The Invicta High Performance Rugby Academy is a position-specific development programme for rugby players wanting to perform at the highest level.

Rugby players in a contested tackle during academy training.

The Programme

Elite experience translated into position detail.

Led by Richard Kelly, the programme combines elite playing experience with professional coaching.

Every programme is designed around the physical, tactical and technical demands of each position.

Rugby lineout jumpers lifted by their teammates to contest the ball.

Position Groups

Specific work for specific roles.

The academy respects the different jobs required across the field.

01

Front Row

Strength, set-piece mechanics, contact durability and repeat efforts under fatigue.

02

Back Row

Collision readiness, acceleration into contact, work-rate capacity and breakdown effectiveness.

03

Halves

Speed, repeat decision-making, defensive resilience and technical execution under pressure.

04

Centres

Powerful carries, lateral movement, defensive reads and contact confidence.

05

Outside Backs

Acceleration, top-end speed, aerial skill preparation and high-speed repeatability.