Apprenticeship Program

WRU Apprenticeship  2026/2027

Job Title: WRU Rugby Development Apprentice
Contract Type: 12-month fixed term contract

Location: Throughout Wales

Job Summary:

The Welsh Rugby Union Group (WRU) is proud to offer a fantastic opportunity for young people to join our apprenticeship programme. We are looking for dynamic young people who demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude, willingness to try new things and display our values in all that they do.

The WRU Rugby Development Apprenticeship Programme provides young people with recognised qualifications, new skills, knowledge, and a wealth of experience working as a Rugby Development Apprentice.

During the 12-month programme, you will work towards a Level 4 Foundation in Sport Management and Development supported by Cardiff Metropolitan University which is a gateway into higher education. You will also be required to complete a range of rugby related technical qualifications.  You will be mentored by WRU development staff and receive pastoral assistance from the WRU Apprenticeship Officer.

This Apprenticeship is also a stepping stone for someone who is undecided if University is an option for them and can give the time to discover the various choice of courses that may appeal and can be based on an apprentice’s experience through the programme. This gives 12 months of employment experience and the opportunity to explore various options of career pathways utilising the wide network the WRU Group can offer. It also gives someone a chance to experience the world of sport management & development whilst achieving a Foundation qualification.  It is not aimed at Graduates.

On successful completion of the WRU Apprenticeship you will be given an unconditional offer to study the following courses at Cardiff Metropolitan University (other courses are available dependant on qualifications held by individual apprentices)

• Sport Coaching

• Sport Management

• Sport Media

• Sport, Physical Education & Health

• Sport Performance Analysis

Are you:

Enthusiastic about working with young people and becoming a positive role model in your community?

Dynamic and keen to show initiative and leadership?

Able to commit to the one-year programme?

18 on or before the 1st of January 2027?

If so, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Please click the Link  https://forms.gle/4dRPoA86Meds6T52A  to make an expression of interest

By submitting this form, you will be contacted by the email supplied when the WRU Apprenticeship application opens.

Online application due to open June/July 2026.    Questions: Please contact: wruapprenticeship@wru.wales

It would be beneficial if you have achieved an A to C or grade 4 to 9 in English and Maths. Apprentices without these grades will have to complete them during the apprenticeship alongside the Level 4 Sport management & Development.