The Hull KR board of directors, and Hull University Business School are proud to continue the Business Academy for year two.

The group is not just another business club or networking group, it is a highly exclusive and tailored business leadership academy. The programme of events will be shaped by its members, and will give other business leaders access to the club’s board of directors, and the regions best business and sporting brains.

Programme overview:

Peer support & mentoring programme.
Open house local learning visits to see good practice.
Guest speaker presentations & interviews.
Workshops on specific popular/requested subjects/issues.
World class group visits to see best practice internationally.
Network with like-minded individuals looking to supercharge their business.

The price of an annual membership is just £5,000 +VAT per person. To register your interest, please click here.

The programme of events to date are:

June 25th – Sam and Jack Latus

July 14th - Hotham Hall with David Kilburn

Sept 30th – Graeme Taylor – Player Agent

Nov – James McNicol & subsequent visit to his offices in London exact date TBC

Dec - Hull KR Head of Performance Dan Ramsden – performance, mindset, and planning

Christmas Social Event – date TBC

Jan 2026 - Exclusive access to Hull KR's Pre-season Training Camp in Tenerife

TESTIMONIALS:

"The Hull KR Business Academy has been brilliant for me. As a business owner, it's easy to spend all your time working in the business rather than on it, and the academy gave me the chance to step back and do exactly that.

The landscape of Rugby League and business aren't that different. Success comes from having the right people around you and working towards a common goal.

The quality of the people leading the sessions was unreal and an absolute privilege. Being able to learn from people who have built successful businesses and organisations was invaluable, and I've taken away plenty of ideas to apply to CityGate North.

I'd recommend the programme to anyone looking to develop themselves, their business and their network.”

Dave Petersen - City Gate North

"A unique opportunity to learn from business leaders at the top of their game and gain insights you won’t find elsewhere.

The similarities between elite sport and successful businesses is clear. You simply can’t buy this experience."

David Kitney - Emmerson Kitney