About Us
The Pumas Rugby Institute (PRI) is operated by UXi Sport, and is one of the 6 national UXi International Rugby Institutes. The UXi International Rugby Institutes offer a High Performance Rugby Development Programme in conjunction with an academic qualification, and mental and life skills coaching. The programme allows for optimum development in the sport of rugby within a disciplined structure and provides the student with an opportunity to grow holistically as an individual, while completing a qualification through accredited providers, that will ensure employability during and also after rugby.
Through our comprehensive sport programme we develop individuals with key attributes and qualities that offer work-readiness and most importantly an embedded work ethic, that is driven by a dedicated professional team, that INSPIRES GREATNESS!
The Pumas Rugby Institute, which is housed the heart of one of South Africa’s most beautiful and beloved stadiums: Mbombela Stadium. Here, all of the student-athletes, juniors and senior players, work and train as one big family. Home of the Currie Cup in 2022, the Pumas provide many opportunities for young players who wants to kick start their rugby careers. The Pumas Rugby Institutes provides a one-stop shop for players, with all the facilities being available at the Mbombela Stadium and also many interactions with the professional senior players.
Mbombela Stadium is situated in the picturesque Lowveld region of Nelspruit, the capital city of Mpumalanga. It lies along the Krokodil (Crocodile) River, among domed granite hills. Nelspruit is the trading centre for the surrounding fruit growing area of Mpumalanga. Fertile soils and subtropical climate provide perfect conditions for the production of citrus and tropical fruits, mainly mango, banana, avocado, macadamia and pecan nuts.
