University of Exeter’s Rugby Performance Programme has a reputation for encouraging and developing some of the best young sports Men and Women in the country whilst gaining one of the best academic degrees in the country. The Performance Programme, supported by Premiership Rugby Club Exeter Chiefs, offers a comprehensive package of support services including state-of-the-art training facilities, expert coaching, Strength and Conditioning, physiotherapy, Sports Psychology, Performance Analysis and a range of performance athlete workshops.

Men's rugby

• Excellent coaching and support from Exeter Chiefs employed Performance Staff
• 3+ weights sessions a week with UKSCA accredited S&C coaches in the Athlete Development Centre (ADC)
• Weekly Team and Individual video analysis
• 4+ rugby specific sessions per week at the Sports Park
• Weekly Wednesday BUCS matches, with our 1st team playing in the BUCS Super Rugby League
• Weekly Saturday League matches, with out Saturday side playing in the National League
• 2x Annual Spotlight Fixtures held at Sandy Park with crowds of 5000+

Women's Rugby

• Links with Exeter Chiefs
• 3+ rugby specific sessions per week at the Sports Park
• Up to 3 x S&C sessions per week including recovery with UKSCA accredited S&C coaches in the Athlete Development Centre (ADC)
• Regular unit specific sessions
• Team meetings and video analysis
• Individual and team analysis and review
• Weekly Wednesday BUCS matches with the 1st team playing in BUCS Super Rugby League
• Mentoring for our aspiring student-coaches