Our Mission.

“Inspiring Greatness, Through Sport to Life”

At UXi Sport, our mission is to inspire greatness to all students and athletes that come through our system – however we don’t simply want to inspire you to be a great athlete, we want to inspire you to be great in all aspects of life!

This greatness is reflected and determined by character and competence through a holistic approach:

Body – quality sporting athlete players with the necessary physical, technical, and tactical skills to achieve their full potential as players, with a healthy lifestyle.
Mind – successful and innovative rugby coaches, referees, sport and business managers, and employees who are ready to face the challenges of life with tenacity, grit and knowledge.
Soul – balance young men, with mental toughness and solid values, who can confidently make independent decisions in the “adult world”.

Our Philosophy.

Our philosophy lies in applying our key values on a daily basis: sacrifice, toughness, ownership, adaptability, accountability. Through these values, we will create not just a better athlete, but a well-rounded human being.

High Performance Rugby Programme

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Mental & Life Skills Program

What our alumni say

It was a real privilege to attend one of the UXi Rugby Institutes, the Western Province Rugby Academy in 2017. My time at the academy really helped me become a more skilled and experienced rugby player. My fitness picked up a lot and I improved in so many areas of the game. These improvements ultimately lifted my game tremendously which subsequently resulted in my selection for the Namibian U/20 and Senior squad. I would choose my time at the academy over any other day.

Andrew RademeyerNamibian Rugby Union

The UXi Rugby Institutes helped me find my feet again in the sense of academia and sports. The year 2020 was a very confusing year, I was at 3 different universities, and then I joined the Cheetahs Institute of Excellence (CIE). The UXi Rugby Institutes has made me understand that I can do more with my sport and with academia. The UXi Rugby Institutes is a place where you learn more about yourself and more about other people around you. I was privileged to be part of a group, which made me feel at home and I am very happy where I am. I strive to just get better and better in my sport, and I believe that the UXi Rugby Institutes is going to help me achieve only the best. The UXi Rugby Institutes also teaches you to realize that talent is nothing without hard work, and it plays a big role in both academia and sports, so I am very fortunate to be at the Cheetahs Institute of Excellence. The fact that I made the U/21 team makes me incredibly happy – it is a new challenge and I like challenges, so I am excited about the new way forward. I am very proud of myself and I would like to make the most of this journey.

Duncan AmsterdamInstitute Player Selected for the U/21 Cheetahs Squad

The UXi Rugby Institutes was a great starting point for my career. The Institute helped me fine tune and better myself, not only as a player, but also as an individual. I definitely learned a lot over my 2 year attendance at the Institute. The Institute makes you mentally and physically stronger and is the perfect stepping stone for achieving a higher level of competitiveness in rugby. I would definitely recommend the UXi Rugby Institutes to everyone who still has the desire and dream to make rugby their profession.

Marlo WeichSWD Eagles

When I arrived at the UXi Rugby Institutes, specifically at the Cheetahs Institute of Excellence, I realized that this is the place to be. The Christian values we learned throughout the year showed me that the people at CIE want to create a good foundation for me as a person and a rugby player. UXi Rugby Institutes taught me that balance is important, and that your love for the sport is not more important than your academics, and that faith is the foundation on which we must build. The coaches are more focused on what you can achieve rather than where you start, and that motivates us greatly. The coaches inspire us every day and they are very good role models for us. The other players who surround me every day are very good people and motivate me to do my best. For someone who has a passion for rugby and is thinking of a having a great future, the UXi Rugby Institutes is the best place to be.

Niel VenterInstitute Player Selected for the U/21 Cheetahs Squad

I attended one of the UXi Rugby Institutes in 2015, my first real taste of the professional side of rugby. The Institute prepared us the right way and made sure that we followed a professional program in the gym and on the field with the help of the great coaching staff they had to offer. Additionally, we had “Headstrong” come in who taught us that you are the one that should put in the work and follow the program on and off the field, the Institute is just a perfect platform to learn and see what it will take to be a professional player. The academy provided me with a pathway to play rugby overseas; through their connections I was able to secure a contract with CA Brive in France, a Pro 14 side.

Tiaan StanderEP Seniors and CA Brive (France Pro14)

My year at the WP Rugby Academy, one of the UXi Rugby Institutes improved my overall skills, vision and game management. My kicking game and speed improved greatly. The transition to senior level was much easier as I was prepared for the intensity at senior level. WP Rugby Academy enabled and prepared me to play for the False Bay senior 1^st XV at the age of 19 and the year after for EP Senior Currie Cup and SuperSport team. WP Rugby Academy also equipped me with life skills and made me grow as a player and individual.

Rouche NelEP Senior Currie Cup and SuperSport Challenge

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