A rugby CV is one of the most important documents a young player can create.
Most players spend years training but have no professional way to present themselves when opportunities arise.
A strong Rugby CV helps:
Think of your Rugby CV as your rugby business card.
When a coach receives hundreds of applications, your CV often determines whether they watch your highlight video or move on to the next player.
Be honest with this score. You will answer the exact same question at the end of the module, and the app will show you the difference.
By the end of this module, players will:
✓ Understand what coaches look for
✓ Build a professional Rugby CV
✓ Learn how to present rugby achievements correctly
✓ Create a rugby player profile that stands out
✓ Prepare a document that can be used for scholarships, academies and recruitment
Many young players believe recruitment works like this:
"If I'm good enough, someone will find me."
This is no longer true.
Modern recruitment is proactive.
Coaches receive:
The players who get noticed usually have:
A Rugby CV creates the first impression before a coach ever sees you play.
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Can this player perform?
Coaches assess:
Scholarships often depend on academics.
Strong marks show:
Many universities will reject talented players with poor academic records.
Coaches recruit people, not just athletes.
They want players who are:
Especially for players aged 13-19.
Coaches ask:
"What could this player become in 3–5 years?"
Not:
"What is this player today?"
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Using a normal school CV.
A rugby CV is different.
It should focus on rugby performance and athletic development.
Writing too much.
Coaches scan CVs quickly.
Keep information relevant.
Including poor-quality photos.
Use:
✓ Professional photos
Avoid:
✗ Selfies
✗ Party photos
✗ Casual pictures
Exaggerating achievements.
Coaches verify information.
Always be honest.
Leaving out academic information.
Scholarships often require both rugby and academic excellence.
A professional Rugby CV should contain:
Player Information
Physical Profile
Academic Information
Rugby Career Summary
Achievements
Representative Teams
Strength & Conditioning Information
References
Video Links
Include:
Example:
John Smith
14 June 2009
16
South African
Professional email only.
Good:
Bad:
Player number
Parent number (if under 18)
Example:
Cape Town, South Africa
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This is one of the most important sections.
Include:
Example:
Flank
Example:
Lock
Example:
Blindside Flank
Right
Right
Example:
Paul Roos U16A
Example:
Western Cape Schools Rugby
Coaches want measurable data.
Include:
Example:
185 cm
Example:
82 kg
Example:
1.85 sec
Example:
5.40 sec
Example:
4 min 58 sec
(optional)
(optional)
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Important metrics:
Important metrics:
Important metrics: