SCC Rugby Academy is a junior Rugby and Touch club attached to Singapore Cricket Club (SCC), one of the premier sporting clubs in Asia

OUR STORY

The SCC Rugby Academy began in January 2012, inspired by a group of rugby players from the Singapore Cricket Club (SCC) who wanted to give their children the best possible coaching experience.

Since then, the Academy has grown year on year, with both Rugby and Touch sections developing into a thriving and well-respected community within Singapore.

We benefit from experienced and passionate coaches, many of whom still play for the SCC adult section, as well as those involved with national-level rugby.

From the outset, the aim was to create a clear pathway from junior rugby through to Colts and ultimately into adult rugby at SCC.

Today, that vision is firmly in place, with our U19 squad now providing a strong transition into the senior game.

OUR COACHES

INCLUSIVE

From a small group of families and rugby players, the SCC Rugby Academy has grown to more than 600 members, supported by dedicated coaches and a welcoming environment.

We are an inclusive club where every player matters.

We welcome both new and experienced players, including those arriving in Singapore, and support talented local players through our scholarship programme.

Our players come from nearly 100 different local and international schools, creating a diverse and vibrant community.

We aim to provide a lifelong rugby journey, from U4s through to Colts and onwards into adult rugby at SCC.

TRY US

TRAINING

Training takes place at SCC Dempsey, with rugby sessions on Saturdays and Touch and Girls’ Contact rugby on Sundays.

Saturday rugby is a mixed session for boys and girls up to U13, after which groups follow SRU guidelines and become age specific.

Girls who wish to continue with contact rugby transition into dedicated Sunday sessions, providing a clear pathway.

Players aged U10 and above can also attend additional Thursday evening sessions to further develop their skills.

We also use the iconic Padang at Singapore Cricket Club for selected sessions and our annual 7s tournament.

TRAINING TIMES

OUR PROGRAMMES

Whether you’re taking your first steps in rugby, looking for a dedicated girls’ programme, or interested in touch rugby, SCC Rugby Academy offers a pathway for every player.

RUGBY

U4-U17

Progressive rugby from Minis through to Youth Rugby.

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GIRLS CONTACT

 U10-U18

Girls’ contact rugby from beginner to representative level.

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TOUCH

 U10-U18

Fast-paced non-contact rugby for all ages and abilities.

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A welcome from our Director of Rugby Brendan Nolan

“It’s over ten years since the SCC Rugby Academy was established by a group of SCC rugby section members.

Fast forward and more than 600 youngsters from close to 100 different local and international schools now call themselves SCC Academy Rugby and Touch players. Due to the strong partnership with the SCC Rugby Section, we have a clear pathway for U17s to join the rugby section and continue their journey at SCC.

As an Academy it’s always great to win games and lift some silverware at tournaments but that’s not the driver behind the Academy. It’s about helping our boys and girls develop not just their rugby skills but how to grow into young men and women in a fun and inclusive environment.

We also provide Junior Scholarship Programmes where we offer young locals the opportunity to play rugby who ordinarily wouldn’t have been exposed to the game. We help them with kit and fees and watch them grow and understand the game.

We are actively working with Singapore Rugby Union to help build women’s rugby and year on year we continue to see more young females being introduced to the game and joining the Academy.

Our broader aspiration is for the SCC Rugby Academy to be a leading rugby academy across the region.”

NOT FOR PROFIT

SCC Rugby Academy is a not for profit organisation

All our sponsorship and money gets poured straight back into the Academy for the development of our club and the wider rugby community.

700+
Players across all age groups
100+
Schools represented
2012
Established
Every contribution supports coaching, scholarships and the wider rugby community.

OUR CLUB & COMMUNITY

The Academy is steered by a small team of directors and a committee of volunteers who regularly meet to discuss the running and direction of the club. We are a not for profit club, all of our money goes back into rugby.

We enjoy an annual Academy social event for parents usually held at Singapore Cricket Club and we hold bake sales and collect old kit for a charity in Manila, the Cararoo Foundation, supporting disadvantaged children by funding their education and enabling them to participate in after school activities like rugby.

We encourage all parents to get involved to whatever extent they wish.

You do NOT need to be a member of Singapore Cricket Club (SCC) to join the junior SCC Rugby Academy in Singapore.

SAFEGUARDING

At SCC Rugby Academy, safeguarding our players and members is at the centre of everything we do. Together, we can keep our our club a safe place for all and a place to enjoy rugby together.

Safeguarding policy