The Pathway
to Excellence
ERA is not a rugby club. It's a professional development programme and pathway — giving players access to elite environments, high level coaches, and a pathway to the top of the game.
This Is Not
Just Training.
ERA is a unique professional development programme for U13-U16s. We give players access to the same professional environments, analysis tools, and elite coaching methodologies used by the world's best rugby teams.
Elite Pathway
A structured, year-round programme designed to take talented players from grassroots to professional environments.
Pro Environments
Train and compete at top class facilities — giving players access to the professional environments they need to develop their game.
International Coaches
Learn from coaches who have played and coached at the highest levels of the game — England, Italy, Australia, Jamaica.
Proven Results
Our players go on to represent their clubs, counties, and countries. The pathway is real — and it works.
Two Stories.
One Mission.
Nash Cohen
Programme Director — Head of Pathways Jamaica Rugby
Told He'd Never
Make It.
At 14, Nash Cohen was told by his coach he would never play professional rugby. Three years later, he signed with London Broncos. That experience — of being underestimated, of finding the right environment — is the foundation of everything ERA stands for.
After a career in business Nash went on to become a coach and rapidly rose through the ranks leading the Middlesex Girls PDG, London Broncos Academy, and now serves as Head Coach and Head of Pathways for Jamaica Rugby. He created ERA to ensure no talented player is ever left behind because they lacked access to the right pathway.
Bryony Cleall
Director of Rugby — England International
A Pioneer
For Women's Rugby.
Bryony Cleall is one of the most respected figures in women's rugby. A former England international — Bryony overcame 4 knee operations and 5 years out the game to play for her country, her story is one of extraordinary resilience. Most recently finishing her career winning the PWR Cup for the 2nd time with Saracens.
A 3x Six Nations Champion with England and a 2x Premiership winner with Saracens, Bryony created the first girls' state school rugby academy in partnership with Saracens — at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace. At ERA, she leads the women's and girls' pathway, ensuring the next generation of female talent has access to the same elite development opportunities as their male counterparts.
"Women's rugby is growing faster than ever. ERA exists to make sure every girl with the talent and the drive has a real pathway to the top."
SEE THE
PROGRAMME
OFFICIAL LAUNCH
Elite Rugby Academy — The Launch
The story behind ERA and what we're building for the next generation of rugby players.
POST-SESSION TALK
Nash Cohen — Inspiring the Squad
A candid post-session talk from ERA's Programme Director — the mindset, the pathway, and what it takes to reach the top.
A 12 Month Elite
Development Programme
£79
Per Month — All Phases Included
Training
Monthly 3-hour sessions focused on individual skill development, on-field coaching, and building the foundations of the ERA system.
Competition
High-level match opportunities against schools, clubs and academies. Players put their development into practice in elite competitive environments.
Transition
Core skills, tournaments, festivals and conditioning. Bridging the gap between seasons and preparing players for the next level.
Part of the Programme
Video Analysis
Analysis sessions to develop players off the field
Performance Monitoring
Testing speed, power, agility
Individual Dev Plans
Personalised IDPs for every player
Medical Management
From injury management to Recovery Prehab
S&C Programming
Strength & conditioning plans
Education Workshops
Nutrition, psychology, leadership
Pathway Opportunities
ACE Colleges, Prem Academies, universities
Performance App
Analytics, plans & coach feedback
Ready to
Prove Yourself?
Academy trials are held at all our locations. We're looking for players with a good level of core skill, a positive mindset, and the drive to reach the next level — and above all they must be coachable.
PLACES ARE LIMITED
Each squad at every location is capped at 30 players per year. Once a squad is full, it's full. Don't miss your chance.
READY TO START?
Fill in your details and our team will be in touch within 48 hours to confirm your assessment date and location.
Get AssessedThe Pathway
Is Real.
Our players go on to represent their clubs, counties, and countries. These are real outcomes from real players who went through the ERA programme.
This Could Be
Your Moment.
"ERA gave me access to environments I never thought I'd be in at my age. The coaching is on another level."
James R.
Fly-Half — U16
Selected for ACE College
"The coaching and development here is just so awesome. I am where I am today because of ERA."
Abbie R.
Centre — U18
Selected for England Regional Training
"The video analysis alone transformed my game. I could see exactly what I needed to work on — and fix it."
Callum M.
Flanker — U17
Joined Championship Academy
"I went from playing for my school team to making county within 5 months of joining the programme. ERA made that possible."
Priya S.
Scrum-Half — U16
Selected for County Squad
The Girls'
Pathway Is Here.
ERA is fully inclusive. Led by Bryony Cleall — who created the first girls' state school rugby academy in England — our girls' and women's programme offers the same elite coaching, professional environments, and clear pathway as the boys' programme. No compromises.
Coached By
The Best in the Game
International players. Professional coaches. Real experience.
Nash Cohen
Programme Director — Head of Pathways Jamaica Rugby
Jamaica Rugby
Bryony Cleall
Director of Rugby
England & Saracens
Shaunagh Brown
Elite Coach
Harlequins
Connie Powell
Elite Coach
England & Quins
Luke Phoenix
Elite Coach
Leicester Tigers & London Broncos
Charlie Swerling
Elite Coach
Bishops Wand ACE
Tom Redfern
Elite Coach
City of Oxford ACE
Gary Tootill
Elite Coach
Saracens PDG
Tori Sellors
Elite Coach
Saracens Women
Grace Crompton
Elite Coach
GB7s
Chantelle Miell
Elite Coach
GB7s & Saracens Women
Poppy Cleall
Elite Coach
England & Saracens Women
Sophie Bridger
Elite Coach
Saracens Women
Giselle Mather
Elite Coach
Head Coach GB7s
Aaron Lowe
Elite Coach
Jamaica Mens
Sam Elrick
Elite Coach
Bedford Tigers & Saracens PDG
Sarah McKenna
Elite Coach
England U20 Womens Coach & Saracens & England Women
Iliess Macani
Elite Coach
London Broncos & Richmond
Amy Chestnutt
Elite Coach
Wasps Head of Girls Rugby
Rocky Clark
Elite Coach
World Cup Winner & Hall of Famer
Adam Dowsett
Head of S&C
Leicester Tigers S&C
Tiggy Teare
Performance Psychologist
Saracens
Izzy Mayhew
Elite Coach
Harlequins
Marcus Watson
Elite Coach
GB7s
Kate Yeomans
Elite Coach
Worthing ACE
2 & 3 Day
Rugby Camps
Open to all players U12–U17. Boys & girls. Academy or not. Coached by England internationals and professional players across core skills, gameplay, S&C and player education. 10am–3:30pm each day.
Core Skills
Catch & pass, tackle technique, evasion, decision making
Gameplay
Structured match play, team shape, attacking & defensive systems
S&C
Speed, agility, power & conditioning drills
Education
Nutrition, psychology, leadership & video analysis
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