Develop Elite Players
Support every athlete with professional player profiles, verified performance data and structured development pathways.
Measure Performance
Use STATSports GPS technology and advanced analytics to monitor workloads, benchmark performance and accelerate player development.
Showcase Future Talent
Promote your academy and increase player exposure through verified profiles and measurable performance data.
Build a High-Performance Academy
Create a professional rugby environment with elite technology, performance reporting and long-term player development tools.
Why academies Choose XV Elite
CREATE YOUR
academy PROFILE
Join the XV Elite recruitment network.
- Access verified profiles
- Promote your rugby programme
- Recruit talent
- Build future success
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT FOR RECRUITERS?
1. organization REVIEW
Our team reviews your organisation details and confirms your profile before approval.
2. RECRUITMENT
PROFILE ACTIVATED
2. RECRUITMENT PROFILE ACTIVATED
Your organisation profile becomes visible on XV Elite and gains access to recruitment tools based on your membership tier.
3. START
DISCOVERING TALENT
3. START DISCOVERING TALENT
Search verified rugby talent profiles, build shortlists and connect with suitable candidates.
4. POST
OPPORTUNITIES
4. POST OPPORTUNITIES
Advertise player opportunities, scholarships, coaching vacancies, referee opportunities and support staff roles.
5. GROW YOUR
RUGBY PROGRAMME
5. GROW YOUR RUGBY PROGRAMME
Use XV Elite to build stronger teams, develop recruitment pathways and connect with rugby talent locally and internationally.
Discover rugby talent worldwide through a trusted recruitment network connecting players, coaches, referees and support staff with schools, universities, clubs, academies and professional teams.
Profile tier comparison
FIND AND RECRUIT THE RIGHT PLAYERS FOR YOUR PROGRAMMe
Academy starter
Designed for academies beginning their recruitment and player development journey.
Includes:
- Academy profile page
- Academy logo
- Contact information
- Academy programme overview
- Access to rugby talent profiles
- Basic talent search
- Link to academy website
- Smaller rugby academies
- Emerging development programmes
- Local talent development centres
- Academies building their brand
academy pro
Designed for academies actively recruiting and developing talented rugby players.
Everything in Academy Starter plus:
- Featured Academy badge
- Featured placement in recruiter search
- Advanced recruitment search filters
- Access to verified profiles
- Talent shortlist tool
- Direct contact requests
- Academy photo gallery
- Detailed coach profiles
- Success stories section
- Recruitment preferences dashboard
- Advertise up to 3 available opportunities
- Player opportunities
- Coaching opportunities
- Support staff opportunities
- Rugby-focused academies
- High-performance training centres
- Academies actively recruiting talent
- Academies creating rugby pathways
academy elite
Designed for leading academies developing elite rugby talent and creating professional pathways.
Everything in Academy Pro plus:
- XV Elite Partner Academy badge
- Dedicated academy microsite
- Priority access to new profiles
- International recruitment exposure
- Advanced recruitment dashboard
- STATSports performance benchmarking
- Annual recruitment insights report
- Featured homepage placement
- Dedicated XV Elite support
- Advertise unlimited available opportunities
- Featured opportunities
- Priority placement in opportunity search
Good for:
- Elite rugby academies
- High-performance programmes
- Academies with professional pathways
- Academies placing and recruiting nationally and internationally
- Organisations using performance data to identify talent
Start with a basic recruiter profile, then upgrade for advanced talent search, priority access and enhanced recruitment tools.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is included in the Academy Starter profile?
Create a professional academy profile showcasing your coaching staff, facilities, player development pathway, achievements and rugby philosophy.
Can we upgrade our package later?
Yes. You can upgrade your XV Elite membership, STATSports GPS rental package and performance reporting option at any time as your programme grows.
What does the GPS rental include?
Our STATSports GPS rental packages include GPS units, charging equipment, performance data collection and optional XV Elite performance analysis reports.
How many GPS units can we rent?
Universities can rent 5, 10 or 15 STATSports GPS units for 1, 3, 5, 10 matches or an entire season, depending on your programme’s needs.
How do we receive our performance reports?
After each match or training session, your GPS data is processed and delivered as a professional XV Elite report, depending on the report package you selected (Starter, Pro or Elite).
Can we use the GPS units for training sessions?
Yes. STATSports GPS units can be used during both matches and training sessions to monitor workloads, player development and performance.
How does XV Elite help our players progress?
Players benefit from verified profiles, professional performance data and increased visibility to universities, provincial unions, clubs and professional teams, helping them progress to the next level.
Is XV Elite only available in South Africa?
No. XV Elite is a global rugby platform connecting academies, players and rugby organisations around the world.
BUILD ELITE RUGBY PLAYERS THE NEXT LEVEL
Develop tomorrow’s rugby stars with professional player profiles, STATSports GPS performance monitoring and advanced performance analytics designed to accelerate player development and prepare athletes for university, provincial and professional rugby.
