UCC Rugby Scholarship

UCC Rugby

The UCC Rugby Scholarship provides a high-performance environment that supports student-athletes in achieving excellence in rugby, academics, and personal development. The programme is led by UCC Head of Rugby and former professional player Tomás O'Leary, whose experience and leadership help guide players to the next level of performance.

Benefits of UCC Rugby Scholarship may include:

• Bursary Support to assist with essential student and sporting expenses.
• Academic Support with flexible scheduling, academic mentoring, and access to tutoring resources.
• Elite Rugby Development through expert coaching, tailored strength and conditioning programmes, and access to top-class training facilities.
• Medical and Recovery Services including physiotherapy, injury rehabilitation, and personalized nutrition planning.
• Specialist Support in sports psychology and exercise physiology to optimize mental and physical performance.
• Career and Leadership Development through mentoring, life skills training, and professional networking.
• Performance Pathway offering players the opportunity to compete in the All-Ireland League (AIL) and potentially transition into professional rugby through exposure to provincial academies and elite-level scouting.

This scholarship empowers UCC rugby players to reach their full potential, both on the pitch and beyond, within a structured and supportive high-performance environment. 

Apply here: UCC Sport Rugby Scholarship Application 25.26