[6] The academy was named after its founder, the German entrepreneur Hans Peter Wild.

The academy aims to import expertise from the more developed rugby nations in order to improve the game in Germany.

[9] In March 2009, an academy team, the Wild Titans, will be traveling to Hong Kong for a tournament.

Mustafa Güngör and Benjamin Danso, two current German internationals, are part of the 15 selected players for the tournament.

[10][11] The academy aims to develop the game of rugby union in Germany, by awarding scholarships to young and senior players.