The vision of the WRU Hub Program is to enable Welsh Rugby to thrive.
By connecting and collaborating with key establishments it aims to develop an inclusive and diverse pathway for all those involved.
In order to create ambitious, enterprising, ethical and healthy young people in line with the four purposes of the Curriculum for Wales.
Individual establishments are targeted with agreed objectives across the 5 Ps of the WRU Rugby Strategy.
Since 2014, the WRU has provided match-funding to support a network of Hub Officers working in schools, institutions of further and higher education and community foundations, to develop the game of rugby. The primary purpose of the programme has been to engage young people through their educational settings, in rugby activity with a view to encouraging them to pursue their interest in the game in one of over 180 community rugby clubs which are linked with the hubs.
The following information and videos give an insight into the diversity of work that a Hub Officer undertakes.
The WRU Hub Programme is fundamental to grow and develop the game in communities of Wales so that individuals achieve their potential.
Outcomes: Growth of inclusive curricular/extra-curricular playing opportunities, primary schools’ delivery and player pathway support.
WRU Hub Programme will provide an inclusive offering for all our people and communities
Outcomes: SEN delivery in community and support of events, sign up to the digital classroom and targeted holiday provision.
The following video evidences the contribution they make to the Disability 6 Nations run every year at Ystrad Mynach
WRU Hub Programme to link up and support with other key strategic partners to help grow all our strategic priorities and increase opportunities for rugby across Wales.
The next video shows our officers working at the Nation URDD 7s competition run annually at Pontcanna Fields Cardiff
The WRU Hub Programme will provide the targeted training and tools for coaches & referees
Outcomes: Coaches, referees, and volunteers developed and deployed into the community alongside providing support to club coaches.
The final video is of our Hub officers delivering a Rugby Leaders course at Fairwater RFC
If you are interested in understanding more about the hub programme or partnering with the WRU as part of the hub programme please email participation@wru.wales
If you are interested in understanding how to be a hub officer read the role descriptor below to understand their roles and responsibilities.
For all Hub Officer jobs go to Eteach
As part of the partnership the Welsh Rugby Union take huge pride in developing the Hub officers as they are seen as an integral part on delivering the WRU’s strategy. Each officer is supported through Regional and National continuous development events
Check out the videos below of how they are supported.
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Llangranog 2023
As custodians of the game and owners of the initiative it’s hugely important that we review the programme to ensure it continues to deliver against its ambitions and our Community Strategy.
Please download the independent reviews below for further information
WRU Hub Programme 2023 – 24 Review
WRU Hub Programme 2022 – 23 Review
The Welsh rugby Union and the Open University in 2021 entered into a collaboration to measure the impact of the program.
Watch the video below to see how it all started and how they are going about measuring the data.
Active with at least 2 establishments in each local authority the WRU Hub Programme partners with 100 establishments throughout Wales. Partner organisations vary from secondary schools, universities, colleges, and ALN establishments. The programme also partners with various organisations from rugby clubs to regional foundations and local charitable organisations.