The site helps to connect rugby players, clubs, backroom staff and fans around the world. It was launched just over two months ago and has had a staggering amount of interest not just from players but from international and top league clubs interested in finding new and emerging talent, because we offer the opportunity to advertise playing and working vacancies as well as giving them the opportunity to see all of the potential that is available to them.
Upload your details, Universities can promote their programmes for rugby.
So far we have over 1000 players signed up as well as hundreds of fans, back room staff and nearly 300 rugby clubs. We have had interest from thousands more and are providing the service to players to create ‘highlights reels’.
The website has been incredibly well received by several prolific clubs including London Scottish FC and Blackheath Rugby Club. Interest has not just been limited to the British Isles but further afield with clubs and players in New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa as well people in Hong Kong registering and giving support.
Eyes on Rugby are starting to see professional signings, notably Chris Kinloch (Loughborough Students Captain) and Camilio Parilli-Ocampo (former Leicester Tiger) both signed through the site to Ealing Trail finders Full professional Championship side.
Eyes On Rugby offers a chance for young and aspiring players to search for their next step, there are already four top sporting universities signed up including Northumbria, Hartpury, Loughborough and Leeds and all of these are offering rugby scholarships.
The website has also received endorsement from a number of international players both current and retired Sean Fitzpatrick Former All Black and World Cup winner who has said that “Eyes On Rugby is a great platform for players to get their name out there. It gives players, clubs, backroom staff and fans a great opportunity to connect with each other for free”
Eyes On Rugby is set to continue to expand to more emerging talent as well as overseas markets as pre-season training commences for clubs and the Lions tour continues in Australia.
