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Start Dates:*
11 January, 2026
25 January, 2026
1 February, 2026
8 February, 2026
15 February, 2026
22 February, 2026
1 March, 2026
8 March, 2026
*Camp start dates are dependant on availability and camp duration
Camp Cost:
2 Weeks - $3,600 NZD
4 Weeks - $5,900 NZD
6 Weeks - $8,400 NZD
8 Weeks - $11,000 NZD
Player Development Camp
Sunday 11 January 2026 - Sunday 29 March 2026
LIFE CHANGING PROGRAMME
Experience the life of a full-time rugby player in New Zealand. Live the Dream!! This camp is a fantastic opportunity to accelerate your development as a rugby player and have the experience of a life time.
This camp experience is truly unique, it is just as much about improving your rugby as it is about growing as a person. The experience is literally life-changing.
These 2, 4 6 or 8 week programmes are designed to provide aspiring male and female rugby players aged 14+ with an opportunity to experience life as a full-time athlete.
Camp durations are flexible and elective – it’s your choice – you can join for 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks. The 2026 season will run from 11 January 2026 through to 29 March 2026.
CAMP INCLUSIONS
Fully residential, the course includes:
- Accommodation with a local home-stay family. Players are placed in groups of two or three and are collected each morning and returned each evening at the conclusion of the day’s activities.
- 3 meals per day provided.
- Inside Running Academy training apparel.
- All gym /field training sessions.
- Workshops on sports psych, game review, planning and nutrition.
- Full Strength and Conditioning testing battery.
- A camp report prepared for you by your coaches.
Exclusions: Transport to and from Mt Maunganui, cost of excursions and spending money.
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Hear what the parents and players have to say...
Inside Running Academy was definitely the best rugby experience my son and our rugby club ever had!
Prev Singh
Parent
I have had 3 sons train with Inside Running Academy in 2019 and 2020. All the boys improved in all skills & fitness. Additionally forming international friendships from athletes from across the globe.
Outside of learning new rugby skills, they improve nutrition, goals & can provide realistic opportunities here in NZ & abroad!! Highly recommend for male and female rugby athletes wanting an advantage to their exisiting level of skills and fitness.
Charles Palmer
Parent
Our son loved his training at Inside Running Academy and was going to happily go there for a 3rd time this April, unfortunately due to Covid, it’s pushed to a later date! If your son wants to go to back to Inside Running Academy it says it all!
Anne Valluy
Parent