University of galway rugby club
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University of Galway Elite Athlete Scholarship
The Scholarship program has been strategically developed not just to reward their ability and previous performances but to assist these young athletes in developing their sporting ability hand in hand with their academic progress.
cAO Sports Scholarship
Includes all Elite Athlete supports, plus an additional 40 CAO performance points (excluding Medicine and courses under 350 points). Aimed at talented athletes who need both performance support and additional entry points to study at the University of Galway.
Elite Sport Scholarship
Supports high‑performing athletes with a full performance package, including coaching, medical and physiotherapy services, nutrition, psychology, strength and conditioning, performance planning, mentoring, and career development. Designed to help elite athletes balance university life with top‑level sport.
Club Scholarships
At the University of Galway Rugby Club, we offer our players a unique opportunity through our partnership with our sister club in Whangamata, New Zealand. Unlike many university clubs, we actively recognise and nurture the talent within our squads. Each summer, selected players travel to Whangamata to develop their skills, experience a new rugby culture, and challenge themselves in a high‑performance environment.
This partnership has become an important part of our player‑development pathway. Those who travel return with improved skills, fresh insights, and a deeper understanding of the game, all of which they bring back to strengthen our teams and contribute to the continued growth of the club.
