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30th July 2024

England Rugby Training Courses ‘Live’ for Booking

The RFU are running a range of coaching and refereeing courses across NLD and Leicestershire in the coming months…

The full, updated list of available courses can be viewed and booked on the Course Finder page of the England Rugby site

England Rugby Coaching Award

The England Rugby Coaching Award is an entry point for coaches working with players of U12 and above, it is tailored to the needs of the players you are coaching. It provides coaches with the knowledge, skills and attributes to effectively coach young players and adults.

England Rugby Referee Award

The England Rugby Referee Award is the entry point for those wishing to referee the 15 a side game, it provides referees with the knowledge, skills and attributes to effectively referee young players and adults.

Principles of Scrummaging Course

The Principles of Scrummaging CCD aims to increase the number of players able to play in the scrum, particularly the front row.

This course has a blend of theory and practical and will look at exploring England Rugby’s principles of scrummaging, looking at recent developments in scrum coaching and match officiating.

The course is designed to help coaches, match officials and players to understand individual and collective techniques as well as position specific conditioning, developing these in a fun and engaging way.

Principles of the Lineout Course

This course is an introduction to coaching the lineout.

The course is a blend of theory alongside a practical session, and is designed to help coaches, match officials and volunteers to know how to prepare players to be safe and effective when taking part in a lineout.

Tag Rugby Course

This non-assessed course is designed for those working in the Tag Rugby age groups. It supports the development of active, purposeful, enjoyable and safe tag rugby environments for children. Participants will also learn the rules and practice refereeing tag rugby.

First Contact Course

This non-assessed course is designed for those working with players starting out in contact rugby. It will help participants to safely coach and referee the contact areas of the game and it is recommended that everyone coaching or refereeing contact rugby has completed this course.

The full, updated list of available courses can be viewed and booked on the Course Finder page of the England Rugby site