Garrett Fitzgerald, CEO, Munster Rugby was also present on day one and spoke on the importance of coaches in improving player development for the future of Munster Rugby.

Munster Rugby would like to thank guest tutors Brian Hickey, Conor Twomey, Steve Forde, Brian Walsh and Padraig Culbert who presented modules on their respective area of expertise over the three day course.

The contents of the course included subjects such as Principles of Play, Skill Development, Individual Skills, Referee Laws and Unit Skills.

In order to complete their IRFU Level 1 Accreditation, the applicants will go on to attend a Level 1 Link course, log 40 hours of coaching and finally have a coaching session observed by a Munster Rugby Coach Development Officer.

Feedback from all participants was very positive and the Munster’s Domestic Rugby Department look forward to their IRFU Level 1 accreditation over the coming season.

Please see below for dates of upcoming Coaching Courses

Mini & Foundation Coaching Course
Date: 11th – 12th September
Venue: Colaise Stiofan Naofa

Mini & Foundation Coaching Course
Date: 13th – 14th November
Venue: Colaise Stiofan Naofa

Mini & Foundation Coaching Course
Date: 26th – 27th November
Venue: University of Limerick

Steve Forde, forwards coach, at the level 1, CSN, Cork

Coach Development Officer, John Lacey, demonstrating the "Skill Development" module

UCC and Munster U20 Coach Conor Twomey tutoring at the Level 1 Coaching Course