Leeds Beckett Rugby (United Kingdom)

Contact Info & Summary

For School Admissions Question: 

Alex Ukkelberg

a.ukkelberg@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

For Rugby Questions:

Kris Stafford

k.stafford@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/

Topics

Leeds Beckett Rugby Program Overview

5 teams plus a development team, with about 110 players competing weekly

Part of BUCS Super Rugby, the top 10 university teams in the UK

Season runs from August (preseason) through April, with 18 league games

Extensive resources: strength & conditioning, physio, nutrition workshops, mental health support

Player Development and Assessment

New positional criteria document implemented for detailed player feedback

Testing includes physical characteristics (speed, strength, body composition)

Action plans created for individual player improvement

Goal to track player progress from first year through graduation

International Student Support

Rolling admissions with quick response times (7-10 days)

Minimum 3.0 unweighted high school GPA required, test-optional

Comprehensive support from application through arrival on campus

Global Village department organizes events to help international students feel at home

Financial Considerations

Tuition around $20,000 USD per year, with scholarship opportunities

International student scholarship: £1,000 off tuition

Dean's scholarship: £6,000 off tuition (merit-based)<