What You Get
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO DEVELOP
A complete training and nutrition package built by the same people who develop professional rugby players
Gym Programme
Three 6-week training blocks designed by Dr Matt Hanford at Unit 7. Structured for U14–U16 rugby players. Runs on a rolling cycle — Block 1, 2, 3, then back to 1.
Nutrition Plan
A 2-week rolling plan. Created by Tom Coughlin, former lead nutritionist for Scotland Rugby. Worked with the national team at the 2019 World Cup. Now consulting for Edinburgh Rugby.
The Open Pathway
You don't need an academy place to develop like a pro. This programme gives you the same structure and standards — wherever you are in the country.
HOW IT WORKS
UP AND RUNNING
IN MINUTES
No complicated setup. You'll have your first session ready before the day is out.
01
Sign Up & Pay
Choose monthly or annual. You'll receive a TrueCoach
invite link to your email within a few hours.
02
Download the App
TrueCoach is free on iPhone and Android. Log in with your invite, and your full programme is already loaded and ready to go.
03
Start Training
Every session has exercises, sets, reps, and video demonstrations. Follow the blocks, log your lifts, and track your progress over time.
04
In App messaging
Any questions come along the way, message Sam in the chat and he'll get back to you. Anything that requires professional s&c support will come from Matt.
YOUR TEAM
BUILT BY PROFESSIONALS
Every part of this programme is designed by people who work at the top level of rugby.
SAM SKINNER
CO-FOUNDER
37 Scotland caps. European Cup & Premiership winner with Exeter Chiefs. Edinburgh Rugby.
DR MATT HANDFORD
GYM PROGRAMMER
S&C specialist at Unit 7 Gym. Designed all three training blocks specifically for young rugby players.
TOM COUGHLIN
NUTRITION
Former Scotland Rugby lead nutritionist. 2019 World Cup. Now consulting with Edinburgh Rugby & British Curling.
PRICING
SIMPLE. NO CONTRACTS ON MONTHLY
Two options. Pick the one that works best for you.
BEST VALUE
FAQ
QUESTIONS?
Everything you need to know before you get started.
WHAT AGE IS THIS FOR?
The gym programme is designed for rugby players aged U14 to U18, built to develop strength, power, and movement quality appropriate for this age group.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?
You'll need access to a gym with standard equipment — barbells, dumbbells, a squat rack, and a bench. Most school or local gyms will have everything you need.
HOW DOES TRUECOACH WORK?
TrueCoach is a free app on iPhone and Android where your programme lives. Once you're signed up you'll get a login invite by email. Open the app and your training blocks are ready to go — with exercises, sets, reps, and video demonstrations.
I'M NOT NEAR EXETER — CAN I STILL DO THIS?
Absolutely. Top Rugby Online works from anywhere in the country. All you need is a gym and the TrueCoach app.
CAN I CANCEL MY MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION?
Yes, the monthly plan can be cancelled at any time. No lock-in, no exit fees. The annual plan runs for the full 12 months.
DO I NEED TO BE OUTSIDE THE ACADEMY SYSTEM?
Not at all. While Top Rugby was built for players outside the academy pathway, the programme is valuable for any young rugby player. Academy players are welcome too.