ABOUT US
The Griquas Rugby Institute (GRI) is operated by UXi Sport, and is one of the 6 national UXi International Rugby Institutes. The UXi International Rugby Institutes offer a High Performance Rugby Development Programme in conjunction with an academic qualification, and mental and life skills coaching. The programme allows for optimum development in the sport of rugby within a disciplined structure and provides the student with an opportunity to grow holistically as an individual, while completing a qualification through accredited providers, that will ensure employability during and also after rugby.
Through our comprehensive sport programme we develop individuals with key attributes and qualities that offer work-readiness and most importantly an embedded work ethic, that is driven by a dedicated professional team, that INSPIRES GREATNESS!
The Griquas Rugby Institute is housed at the heart of Kimberley – Windhoek Draught Park! Kimberley, which is the capital city of the Northern Cape and surrounded by five of South Africa’s big rivers, two of them being the Orange and Vaal Rivers. Kimberley is a prospecting city famous for its quality diamonds, the largest man-made excavation in the world and impressive variety of tourists attractions. Kimberley is renowned for the “Big Hole”, which is 1.5 km in circumference. This, in fact, is the old Kimberley Mine, which was the richest diamond-producing mine in the world! However, the true heart and soul of this city is its REAL diamonds – their rugby team…THE GRIQUAS!
The Griquas Rugby Institute provides a one-stop shop for players, with all the facilities being available at the Windhoek Draught Park and also many interactions with the professional senior players. At the Institute, you share the environment with the Professional Senior Griquas squad. You share the same facilities, ie. fields, gym, physio room, team rooms and recreation areas. By sharing the same space as the professionals, you are given the opportunity to cultivate a purpose-driven athletic experience.
