Erasmus & O’Connell Host Domestic Rugby Coaching Seminar

Munster Rugby recently hosted a Coaching Seminar at the High Performance Centre, University of Limerick with over 50 domestic rugby coaches in attendance. Munster Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus and his coaching team delivered core content based on the Munster professional team set up, to invited Stage 4 and Stage 5 coaches from clubs and schools across the province. The evening involved presentations on scrum development, backline counter attack, general play defence, general play attack and integrating physical fitness into rugby sessions. [caption id="attachment_54259" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Munster Coach Development Manager Keith Murphy addresses the Munster Stage 4 & 5 coaches at UL.[/caption] Former Munster and Ireland Captain Paul O’Connell was also on hand and impaired his considerable knowledge to the domestic rugby coaches. The veteran of 178 Munster appearances delivered a presentation on the ‘Big Rocks' philosophy which incorporate the core skills of the game including catch & pass, breakdown, ball carrying & evasion and tackle technique. Coaches will be encouraged to develop these core skills as the main emphasis on their players' tactical, strategic and physical competencies. This will be the main theme of delivery for the Munster Rugby Development Department in the coming season for clubs and schools. [caption id="attachment_54260" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Munster Rugby President Charlie Buckley presents to the Stage 4 & 5 coaches[/caption] Munster Rugby will be hosting the following Coaching Courses:- Stage 1:  U7 – U12 Saturday 16^th September – Limerick Sunday 24^th September – Cork Saturday 30^th September – Waterford Saturday 7^th October – Tralee Stage 2:  U13 – U16 (also novice coaches of 15-a-side rugby without previous playing or coaching experience) Saturday 7^th & Sunday 8^th October – Limerick Saturday 14^th & Sunday 15^th October – Cork Please click here for Stage 1 Application Form Please click here for Stage 2 Application Form Please click here for Stage 3 Application Form For more information please email aidancleary@munsterrugby.ie or telephone 021-4925829.