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Lara Secondary College is pleased to announce the 2026 Rugby Academy Program (available to both male and female students) as part of the Year 7-12 curriculum for 2026
Our Rugby Coach, Ephraim Taukafa is a 33-capped international player, who has been to three world cups with Tonga and played over 200 professional matches in New Zealand, England and France.
Most recently Ephraim has been coaching professionally in France. To find out more about how Rugby could become part of the weekly school timetable and secondary pathway for your child, please feel free to contact the College
Course Outline - Junior (Year 7-9)
The Junior Rugby Union Academy class involves:
- Participation in two sessions per week (74 mins each)
- High level Rugby Union training sessions facilitated by our new Director of Rugby Ephraim Taukafa
- Theory classroom lessons on topics relating to rugby and high-level sport
- Learning units include:
- Goal Setting and Healthy Habits
- Nutrition for Life
- Officiating
- Strong Mind Strong Athlete
- Smart Rugby
Course Outline - Senior (Year 10-12)
The Senior Rugby Union Academy class involves:
- High level Rugby Union training sessions facilitated by our new Director of Rugby Ephraim Taukafa
- Theory classroom lessons on topics relating to rugby and high-level sport
- First year of a three year Certificate III in Sport and Recreation
- First Aid Certificate Qualification
- One level 3 VCE unit
- Three periods per week; two practical training sessions and one theory session
