UQ Rugby Academy and The University of Queensland

At The University of Queensland Rugby Academy we provide world-class player development and coach education programs for individuals and teams.

Our fee based programs are delivered by world-class coaches and international players, and are supported by UQ's world renowned School of Human Movement Studies to deliver a pre-eminent package combining sports science, athlete analysis and supreme rugby tuition.

Roger Gould - Academy Ambassador
Wallaby Fullback 1978-1987

Lance Rewarded with QR Reds Call-up

Former UQ Rugby Academy (UQRA) member Jono Lance was playing Premier Colts for University only a few months ago, but following an impressive debut season the talented fly-half was rewarded with a call-up to the QR Reds end of season tour of Ireland in August. More

2009 Rugby Scholarships

If you hit the books as hard as you hit the tackle bags why not put yourself in line for a UQ Rugby Scholarship in 2009? Next year the University of Queensland will be awarding eight Sports Achievement Scholarships to students who are high academic achievers and who excel in rugby union. The scholarship offers $6000 in financial assistance for one year as well as additional support services. More

Lance Follows Father into Professional Football

He comes from a great rugby league pedigree, but it’s the world of rugby union that Jono Lance is about to take by storm. The 18-year-old has just signed a one year contract with the Queensland Reds Academy after impressing in his initial year with the University of Queensland colts team. More

School Snub no Setback for Chapman

Newly signed Queensland Reds Rugby Academy forward Aaron Chapman said a selection setback at the end of his school years helped spur him on to greater things.Chapman made the Australian Schoolboys team last year after helping The Southport School to the GPS premiership, but was not picked up by any state or national academies.However he headed north to the UQ Rugby Academy and has not looked back. More...