Train With

WORLD CHAMPIONS

&

OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALISTS

Your Gateway To A Lasting Rugby Legacy

Train With

WORLD CHAMPIONS

&

OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALISTS

Your Gateway To A Lasting Rugby Legacy

PLANT YOUR LEGACY

This one-day intensive protocol evaluates your potential across

Physical,

Technical,

Tactical,

Mental,

and

Cultural capacities.

Give your best and secure your Merit-Based spot in our Pathway Program.

PLANT YOUR LEGACY

This one-day intensive protocol evaluates your potential across


Physical,

Technical,

Tactical,

Mental,

and

Cultural capacities.

Give your best and secure your Merit-Based spot in our Pathway Program.

MEET THE STONEWRITERS

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Vatemo Ravouvou

Playmaker Specialist
Olympic Gold Medalist
World SVNS Series Champion

  • 2016 Rio Olympics Gold Medalist

  • 2x World Series Champion

Expertise:

  • Handling Skills

  • Attack Systems

  • Championship Kicking

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Samisoni Viriviri

Support Play Expert
Olympic Gold Medalist
World SVNS Series Champion

  • 2016 Rio Olympics Gold Medalist

  • 2x World Series Champion

Expertise:

  • Support Play Skills

  • Defence Systems

  • Field Positioning

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Ratu Josua Kurinabili

Offload Specialist
Olympic Gold Medalist
World SVNS Series Champion

  • 2020 Tokyo Olympics Gold Medalist

  • 1x World Series Champion

  • 1x World Cup

Expertise:

  • Offload Skills

  • Aerial Skills

  • Set Piece Specialist

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Paula Dranisinukula

Contact/Breakdown Specialist
World SVNS Series Champion

  • 1x World Series Champion

Expertise:

  • Contact Skills

  • Breakdown Skills

  • Leadership

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Manueli Lagai

Defence Specialist
World SVNS Series Champion

  • 2x World Series Champion

Expertise:

  • Tackling Skills

  • Defence Systems

  • Defence Game Management

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Isake Katonibau

Versatility Expert
World SVNS Series Champion

  • 2x World Series Champion

Expertise:

  • Mental Fitness

  • Culture Development

  • Systems Building

MEET THE STONEWRITERS

Image

Vatemo Ravouvou

Playmaker Specialist
Olympic Gold Medalist
World SVNS Series Champion

  • 2016 Rio Olympics Gold Medalist

  • 2x World Series Champion

Expertise:

  • Handling Skills

  • Attack Systems

  • Championship Kicking

Image

Samisoni Viriviri

Support Play Expert
Olympic Gold Medalist
World SVNS Series Champion

  • 2016 Rio Olympics Gold Medalist

  • 2x World Series Champion

Expertise:

  • Support Play Skills

  • Defence Systems

  • Field Positioning

Image

Ratu Josua Kurinabili

Offload Specialist
Olympic Gold Medalist
World SVNS Series Champion
World Cup Champion

  • 2020 Tokyo Olympics Gold Medalist

  • 1x World Series Champion

  • 1x World Cup

Expertise:

  • Offload Skills

  • Aerial Skills

  • Set Piece Specialist

Image

Paula Dranisinukula

Contact/Breakdown Expert
World SVNS Series Champion

  • 1x World Series Champion

Expertise:

  • Contact Skills


  • Breakdown Skills

  • Leadership

Image

Manueli Lagai

Defence Specialist
World SVNS Series Champion

  • 2x World Series Champion

Expertise:

  • Tackling Skills

  • Defence Systems

  • Defence Game Management

Image

Isake Katonibau

Versatility Expert
World SVNS Series Champion

  • 2x World Series Champion

Expertise:

  • Mental Fitness

  • Culture Development

  • Systems Building

PATHWAY

PATHWAY

SCHEDULE

All Enrollment Now Open

Your Assigned Initiation Protocol Details Will Be

Sent Directly To You Once Your Application Is Complete

SCHEDULE

All Enrollment Now Open

Your Assigned Initiation Protocol Details Will Be

Sent Directly To You Once Your Application Is Complete

FAQ

How Does This Initiation Protocol Fit Into The Stonewriters Academy's Rugby 7s Pathway?

It is the mandatory 1st step of our enrollment process.

Here's Everything You Need To Know About The Stonewriters Academy Selection/Enrollment Process Before Applying:

STEP 1: (Required)

Successful Completion of The Stonewriters Initiation Protocol

  • Guarantees Unbiased Holistic Evalutation of Each Individual Applicant

  • Ensures Each Applicant Receives Coaching, Mentorship, & Assessment Directly from the Actual Stonewriters (World Rugby 7s Champions & Olympic Gold Medalists) Prior To Official Acceptance Into The Academy.

  • Specialized Player Analysis Report, Regardless of Outcome (Includes Impartial Evaluation of Each Applicant's Real-World Potential To Become A Legendary Rugby 7s Player With The Right Training & Support - based on The Stonewriters Hybrid Enrollment Matrix (with data points of applicant's Current Capabilities and Demonstrated Growth Potential (as determined first individually by each of the 5 Stonewriters coaches present, and then collectively by the Stonewriters Academy Admissions Panel, including all 5 of them)

STEP 2:

Official Enrollment Application Decision

  • Once Accepted Into The Stonewriters Pathway Program, Each Applicant Will Receive Their Official Enrollment Offer with Specific Details of Their Placement Into Either the Rookie or Prospect Level.

  • If Rejected, Applicants Have The Option To Appeal The Decision or Re-Apply By Repeating The Next Initiation Protocol When Spots Are Available For Their Age Group.

STEP 3:

Enrollment Formalities

  • Once Applicants/Parents Review and Accept the Official Enrollment Offer (and Submit The First Tuition Payment Within The Allotted Window), Newly-Enrolled Student-Athletes Will Receive All Relevant Academy Access Links and Orientation Information.

STEP 4:

Official Academy Team Draft

  • Those Admitted Into The Prospect Level Will Be Drafted Into One of The Academy's Rugby 7s Teams (Each Stonewriters Coach Has His Own Prospect-Level Rugby Team & Will Be Coaching Them Through All Academy Tournaments).

  • To Progress To The Next Pathway Level, Each Student-Athlete Must Be Drafted Into The Next Level. All Promotions Are Merit-Based - Without Exception.

What Is The Assessment Process?

Throughout the Initiation Protocol, applicants are evaluated on Physical, Technical, Tactical, Mental, and Cultural capacities through on-field and off-field activities.

What Do I Need To Bring?

Bring your training gear, rugby boots, a water bottle, and a positive attitude ready to learn and grow

FAQ

How Does This Initiation Protocol Fit Into The Stonewriters Academy's Rugby 7s Pathway?

It is the mandatory 1st step of our enrollment process.

Here's Everything You Need To Know About The Stonewriters Academy Selection/Enrollment Process Before Applying:

STEP 1: (Required)

Successful Completion of The Stonewriters Initiation Protocol

  • Guarantees Unbiased Holistic Evalutation of Each Individual Applicant

  • Ensures Each Applicant Receives Coaching, Mentorship, & Assessment Directly from the Actual Stonewriters (World Rugby 7s Champions & Olympic Gold Medalists) Prior To Official Acceptance Into The Academy.

  • Specialized Player Analysis Report, Regardless of Outcome (Includes Impartial Evaluation of Each Applicant's Real-World Potential To Become A Legendary Rugby 7s Player With The Right Training & Support - based on The Stonewriters Hybrid Enrollment Matrix (with data points of applicant's Current Capabilities and Demonstrated Growth Potential (as determined first individually by each of the 5 Stonewriters coaches present, and then collectively by the Stonewriters Academy Admissions Panel, including all 5 of them)

STEP 2:

Official Enrollment Application Decision

  • Once Accepted Into The Stonewriters Pathway Program, Each Applicant Will Receive Their Official Enrollment Offer with Specific Details of Their Placement Into Either the Rookie or Prospect Level.

  • If Rejected, Applicants Have The Option To Appeal The Decision or Re-Apply By Repeating The Next Initiation Protocol When Spots Are Available For Their Age Group.

STEP 3:

Enrollment Formalities

  • Once Applicants/Parents Review and Accept the Official Enrollment Offer (and Submit The First Tuition Payment Within The Allotted Window), Newly-Enrolled Student-Athletes Will Receive All Relevant Academy Access Links and Orientation Information.

STEP 4:

Official Academy Team Draft

  • Those Admitted Into The Prospect Level Will Be Drafted Into One of The Academy's Rugby 7s Teams (Each Stonewriters Coach Has His Own Prospect-Level Rugby Team & Will Be Coaching Them Through All Academy Tournaments).

  • To Progress To The Next Pathway Level, Each Student-Athlete Must Be Drafted Into The Next Level. All Promotions Are Merit-Based - Without Exception.

What Is the Assessment Process?

Throughout the Initiation Protocol, applicants are evaluated on Physical, Technical, Tactical, Mental, and Cultural capacities through on-field and off-field activities.

What Do I Need To Bring?

Bring your training gear, rugby boots, a water bottle, and a positive attitude ready to learn and grow

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© Copyright 2023 Stonewriters. All Rights Reserved.

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While We Appreciate Our Friends At Google and Facebook (now Meta) For Connecting Us With You, That Is The Extent Of Our Affiliation. Google is a copyright of Google and Facebook/Meta is a copyright of Facebook/Meta and you landing here, in no way, implies that either Google or Facebook/Meta endorses anything on this page, so we all agree to indemnify them from any liability.

Should You Require Assistance With Any of Our Products or Services, Our World-Class Support Team Is Always Here For You:

Need More Assistance?

[email protected]