ULTIMATE RUGBY SEVENS ACADEMY

Brand identity, website design & ongoing digital partnership.

Overview

Ultimate Rugby Sevens Academy is a UK-based elite training programme dedicated to developing the next generation of rugby sevens talent. Since 2018, Odyssey Studio has partnered with the Academy as their creative arm, supporting them through rebranding, website design and management, and ongoing social content creation. Together, we’ve built a dynamic visual identity that channels the energy, action, and passion of the sport while celebrating the Academy’s remarkable growth and the elite athletes they’ve helped send to the Olympic stage.

Industry

Sports & Education
United Kingdom

Timeline

2018 – Current

The Challenge

As the Academy grew and began producing Olympic-level athletes, they needed a brand presence that could match the calibre of their programme. The original identity didn’t fully capture the energy and ambition driving their young athletes forward. The challenge was to create a vibrant, modern brand system that felt as dynamic as the sport itself, while building a digital ecosystem capable of supporting trials, events, virtual engagement, and long-term community growth across multiple touchpoints.

Our Approach

We immersed ourselves in the world of rugby sevens, working closely with the Academy to understand their ethos and the passion behind every session, trial, and tournament. The rebrand centred on energy and movement, translating the intensity of the pitch into bold visuals, punchy typography, and a confident colour palette. From there, we designed and built a responsive website that serves as both a showcase and a functional hub for recruitment, news, and engagement. Our ongoing partnership means we’re embedded in their journey, designing fresh social content for every announcement, trial, and milestone as the Academy continues to grow.

KEY MILESTONES INCLUDED

  • Completed a full rebrand to reflect the Academy’s growth and elite athlete development focus.
  • Designed and built a responsive website with integrated CMS for long-term content management.
  • Delivered ongoing social media assets across trials, events, virtual sessions, and athlete announcements.
  • Established a scalable design system to support the Academy’s continued expansion and digital presence.

IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS

8+

Years of creative partnership supporting brand, web, and digital growth

50+

Social media assets delivered for trials, events, and athlete announcements

1

Full website redesign and build with ongoing management and updates

5

Olympic athletes developed through the programme since partnership began

CONTRIBUTORS

Odyssey team.

Stacey Muir – Creative Director, Web Developer
Anthony Chute – Creative Director

Client team.

Barney Pascall – CEO, Ultimate Rugby Sevens
Tom Mitchell – Head of Performance & Player Experience, Ultimate Rugby Sevens
Bronte Sykes – Head of Communications

Partnership team.

Note:

Note: This is an ongoing partnership; Odyssey Studio continues to serve as the Academy's creative partner for brand, web, and social content.

CONTACT DETAILS

info@odysseystudio.co.za

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS