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All features are currently free. No credit card required. No end date has been set.
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Latest headlines
When Did School Rugby Become a Transfer Market?
There is something deeply uncomfortable about the state of South African schoolboy rugby. Not because the rugby is poor. Quite the opposite.
12 Oct 2026
SA Rugby Boss Says Schoolboy Players Cannot Be Tested Without Parental Consent
Rian Oberholzer acknowledges concerns over doping in South African rugby as the union looks at workshops and increased testing initiatives
03 Sept 2026
The Southern Suburbs soar in the spotlight as SACS shock Berg and Bosch bully Bishops
The final school boy rugby weekend saw the KP Derby Series head to the Western Cape with a double in Cape Town.
24 Aug 2026
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Ruck & Rise · by High School Rugby World
Four profiles. One platform.
For the player, the family, the squad and the supporters.
Players
Build Your Rugby Future.
Talent gets you noticed. Structure gets you signed. Ruck & Rise gives players a real system for improving, training with purpose and building the resume coaches actually look at.
- Rugby CV that opens doors
- AI Mentor for scholarship prep
- Performance & goal trackers
- Structured courses (25+ modules)
- Match & training review journals
- Recruitment guidance you can actually use
Parents
Help Your Child Reach Their Potential.
Peace of mind for the family. Understand the pathway, back your player without taking over, and get real answers to the tough questions — schools, scholarships, mindset, nutrition, the drive-home conversations.
- Pathway guidance from age-group to senior
- Scholarship & school selection advice
- Nutrition and recovery for growing athletes
- Mindset support without the pressure
- AI Mentor answers you can trust
- A weekly parent script — what to ask, what to leave
Coaches
Run Squads. Measure Progress. Verify Talent.
A clear record of player development, from your first testing day to the end of the season. Keep squad testing private and give players control over what appears on their Rugby CV.
- Squad rosters and secure player invite codes
- Built-in and custom physical-testing templates
- Pitchside batch entry for sprint, agility, jump and aerobic tests
- Age- and position-aware comparisons using cited BokSmart reference data where available
- Coach verification and player-controlled CV visibility
- Squad reports and individual progress over time
Your squad
Create a squad and invite your players.
Your testing day
Choose a battery and record the whole squad’s results.
Your next decision
Compare previous sessions and see where each player needs support.
Fans & Old Boys
Never Miss Schoolboy Rugby Again.
A living database of schoolboy rugby, built with the community. Follow your school, track fixtures, verify results, read the news and back yourself in the prediction leagues.
Why Ruck & Rise
Organised around outcomes.
Improve faster
- Player Development
- Performance Planner
- Training Tracker
- Courses
Get noticed
- Rugby CV
- Scholarship Toolkit
- Recruitment resources
Stay connected
- Fixtures
- Results
- News
- Predictions
Learn anytime
- AI Mentor
- Expert resources
- Community knowledge
Trusted by the game
A platform the community stands behind.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Who is Ruck & Rise for?
Players, parents, coaches and fans/old boys involved in schoolboy and junior rugby. Each profile has its own experience.
Is it free?
Yes. All features are currently free: every course and toolkit, AI Mentor (5 questions a day), Rugby CV, Player Card Studio, coach squads and testing, and fan features. Sign up without a credit card.
How long will all features be free?
No end date has been set. There is no trial countdown during this period. Regular prices remain available on the pricing page for transparency; no purchase is needed now.
Can coaches use it?
Yes. Choose Coach at sign-up to manage squads, log physical tests, verify results and track player progress. Testing stays private unless the player chooses to share it on their Rugby CV.
How do I download the app?
Tap Download Free. Sign up in under a minute and add the app to your home screen. Native iOS and Android app store releases are coming.
Can parents use it?
Absolutely. Parents get their own guide, scripts and pathway advice — separate from the player experience.
Can fans use it?
Yes — the Fans & Old Boys profile gives you fixtures, results, news and prediction leagues built around your school.
What devices are supported?
Any modern phone, tablet or laptop. It works offline for saved content.
How is the AI Mentor used?
Ask it anything about rugby development, scholarships, mindset or the pathway. It knows the full curriculum.
Can I submit fixtures and results?
Yes. Any user can submit a fixture or a result. The community verifies them — three independent confirmations or an admin approval.
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