NLD U18 Girls Extended Representative Development Programme
31st October 2024

NLD U18 Girls Extended Representative Development Programme

The NLD U18 Girls’ Extended Representative Development Programme (ERDP) is an exciting new initiative designed to elevate the development of young female rugby players.

Launching in the 2024-25 season, this season-long programme will provide enhanced development activities and align the needs of both the U18 Girls and Senior Women’s squads. It will include three County Rugby playing opportunities, with the goal of making this the standard model for U18 girls’ representative rugby in the future

Our Aim

Our aim is to elevate rugby across NLD by sharpening individual skills, boosting technical understanding, and enhancing game management and decision-making.

Designed in collaboration with NLD Senior Coaches, this programme will ensure continuity and progression for players outside the current RFU Girls Player Pathway, bridging the gap from U16s to NLD Senior Women’s squads and higher levels of rugby

ERDP Team

The NLD U18 Girls team for the 2023/24 season has seen some updates to its leadership and coaching staff with Southwell Rugby Club serving as the team’s base.

  • W&G’s Rep Rugby Lead: Neil Clack
  • Manager: Elicia Hodgson
  • Coaches: Andy McMahon, Martin Roberts, Sam Scott, Steven Hogg
  • Strength & Conditioning Coach: Connor Powers

These changes, combined with the new base at Southwell Rugby Club, bring a fresh perspective and expertise to the team as they prepare for the upcoming season.

ERDP Schedule

Day Date Event Location Times
Sun 27 Oct 2024 Player Assessment – S&C/kicking/Coaching Southwell RFC 12.45 –  16.00
Sun 10 Nov 2024 Player Assessment Southwell RFC 13.00 –  16.00
Wed 27  Nov 2024 Training (core skills) Southwell RFC 19.00 –  21.00
Sun 01  Dec 2024 Match 1. Away TBC 14.00 –  16.30 TBC
Wed 18 Dec 2024 Training (review match/ core skills/set piece) Southwell RFC 19.00 –  21.00
Wed 08 Jan 2025 Training (core skills/ S&C) Southwell RFC 19.00 –  21.00
Sun 12 Jan 2025 Match 2. Away TBC 14.00 –  16.30 TBC
Wed 29 Jan 2025 Training (review match/core skills /S&C) Southwell RFC 19.00 –  21.00
Wed 12 Feb 2025 Training (core skills) Southwell RFC 19.99 –  21.00
Sun 16 Feb 2025 Match 3. Away TBC 14.00 –  16.30 TBC
Wed 05 Mar 2025 Training (review match/core skills) Southwell RFC 19.00 –  21.00
Wed 26 Mar 2025 Training (end of season review/ S&C/targets for 2025-26 season) Southwell RFC 19.00 –  21.00

For updates to the schedule, please see the NLD AGR Calendar

For more information about the NLD U18 Girls’ ERDP please contact [email protected]