ACE Academy
Archbishop’s Canterbury Educational Rugby Academy
ACE Academy
Push your rugby potential beyond the pitch with the ACE Rugby Academy
Are you aged 16-19 and passionate about rugby? Imagine training like a professional rugby player while excelling academically! The Archbishop’s School, in partnership with Canterbury Rugby Football Club, invites you to join the Archbishop’s Canterbury Educational (ACE) Rugby Academy—a program that lets you thrive in rugby and education side by side.
Why ACE Rugby Academy? With ACE, you’ll train like a pro four days a week under expert England Rugby coaches and Canterbury RFC 1XV players, combining intensive rugby training with your academic pursuits at The Archbishop’s School. You’ll continue your studies in at least three A Level, BTEC Level 3, or GCSE subjects, giving you a well-rounded foundation on and off the field.
What’s included in the ACE Program?
- Professional coaching: Following the RFU elite player pathway, each week you’ll benefit from 10+ hours of dedicated training sessions that cover technical skills, tactical insights, and rugby-specific development.
- State-of-the-art facilities: Train at both The Archbishop’s School and Canterbury Rugby Club, with access to our newly built gym and tailored strength and conditioning programs.
- Regular fixtures & analysis: Compete in weekly fixtures, backed by video performance analysis to hone your skills and accelerate improvement.
- Travel & excursions: All travel is arranged, plus you’ll enjoy exclusive excursions to Twickenham and home matches at Canterbury Rugby Club.
Exclusive qualifications & awards
Take your rugby skills to the next level with the chance to earn the ERCA Coaching Award (equivalent to Level 1 and 2) and the England Rugby Refereeing Award, adding invaluable certifications to your rugby journey.
Ready to become part of a community that values excellence in sport and academics? Join us at the ACE Rugby Academy and bring your passion for rugby and education to new heights.
For more details, contact Rebecca Williams
2025-26 Developing/Emerging School Fixtures
| Date | Fixture 1 | Fixture 2 | Fixture 3 | Fixture 4 |
| Oct 8 | Canterbury Academy vs St. George’s | |||
| Oct 15 | Roebuck vs Archbishops | Oakwood Park vs St. George’s | ||
| Oct 22 | No fixtures – Half Term | |||
| Oct 29 | No fixtures – Half Term | |||
| Nov 5 | Canterbury vs Roebuck | Beths vs Archbishops | WGSB vs St. George’s | |
| Nov 12 | Darrickwood vs WGSB (A) | Archbishops vs Roebuck | Beths vs Marsh Academy | |
| Nov 19 | Oakwood Park vs Canterbury | St George’s vs Roebuck | Marsh vs Archbishops | |
| Nov 26 | Darrickwood vs Oakwood Park (H) | Marsh vs Chatham & Clarendon | St. George’s vs Archbishops | |
| Dec 3 | Darrickwood vs St George’s (H) | WGSB vs Beths | Canterbury vs Archbishops | |
| Jan 7 | Roebuck vs Beths | Oakwood Park vs Marsh | WGSB vs Archbishops | |
| Jan 28 | St George’s vs Marsh | Canterbury vs Beths | Oakwood Park vs Roebuck | |
| Feb 4 | Darrickwood vs Oakwood Park (A) | Marsh vs Roebuck | St. George’s vs WGS | |
| Feb 11 | WGSB vs Canterbury | Beths vs St George’s | Archbishops vs Oakwood Park | |
| Feb 18 | Darrickwood vs Canterbury Academy (A) | Marsh vs Oakwood Park | ||
| Mar 13 (Thurs) | Marsh vs Oakwood Park | |||
| Mar 18 | Roebuck vs WGSB | Beths vs Darrickwood | Canterbury vs Marsh Academy | |
| Mar 25 | Archbishops vs St George’s | Oakwood Park vs Beths | WGSB vs Marsh | |
| Apr 1 | Marsh vs Oakwood Park |
2025-26 Developing/Emerging School League
Scoring System
Win = 3 points
Draw = 1 point
Loss = 0 points
League Tracker
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
| WGSB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Beths Grammar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| St George’s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oakwood Park | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Canterbury Academy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Archbishops of Canterbury | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrick wood | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roebuck Academy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marsh Academy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The Coaching Team
Cam MacMillan - Boys Academy Coach
Ella Jenkins - Girls Academy Coach
ACE Academy // FIXTURE LIST
| TEAM | DATE | OPPOSITION | VENUE | SCORE |
