Coaching Courses Update

A number of coaching courses will take place across the province over the coming weeks and months. Last weekend saw our Children's Coach Award get underway with courses taking place in both the University of Limerick and Clanwilliam FC. The courses were attended by a total of 56 people with 36 attending the course in UL and 20 in Clanwilliam. Scroll down to view a number of photos from the day. [caption id="attachment_195951" align="alignnone" width="1200"] A view of the UL course[/caption] [caption id="attachment_195950" align="alignnone" width="1600"] A view of the UL course[/caption] [caption id="attachment_195949" align="alignnone" width="1600"] A view of the UL course[/caption] [caption id="attachment_195948" align="alignnone" width="1600"] A view of the UL course[/caption] [caption id="attachment_195947" align="alignnone" width="1600"] A view of the UL course[/caption] [caption id="attachment_195942" align="alignnone" width="1600"] A view of the UL course[/caption] [caption id="attachment_195943" align="alignnone" width="2048"] A view of the Clanwilliam FC course[/caption] [caption id="attachment_195944" align="alignnone" width="2048"] A view of the Clanwilliam FC course[/caption] [caption id="attachment_195945" align="alignnone" width="2048"] A view of the Clanwilliam FC course[/caption] [caption id="attachment_195946" align="alignnone" width="2048"] A view of the Clanwilliam FC course[/caption] There are a number of spaces still available in our other courses. More information can be found below

Children's Coach Award

The IRFU "Children's Coach Course" is for coaches of Mini Rugby players aged 5-12. Players are introduced to the game of rugby for the first time through participation in games with reduced numbers of 8, 10, or 12-a-side. The goal is to develop players’ all-round skills and game-understanding with an emphasis on Fundamental Movement Skills delivered through basic Technical, Tactical & Physical course modules. There is an emphasis on enjoyment and player development using best practice, the coach acting as a 'Guide' in a player-centred process.

Upcoming Courses

Tralee RFC – 20/09/2025 Kinsale RFC – 21/09/2025 (Sold Out) UL Pavillion 4G – 10/01/2026 Virgin Media Park – 11/01/2026

Youth Coach Award

The IRFU "Youth Coach Course" is an introduction to coaching the 15-a-side game for coaches and helpers with limited experience in rugby. The course is suited to people working with players aged 12+ with an emphasis on player enjoyment and coaching through best practice. The course is designed to develop the coach in the role of ‘Teacher’. Upcoming Courses UL Pavilion 4G - 27/09/2025 Virgin Media Park - 28/09/2025 (Sold Out) Dungarvan RFC - 11/10/2025 Killarney RFC - 11/10/2025

Senior Coach Award

Irish Rugby’s Senior Coaching Course is for coaches working with 15-a-side teams where players are aged 16+. Principles of Play are developed through Key Factor Analysis and applied to individual skills, mini-unit skills, unit skills and team skills. Coaches who complete the course are expected to be able to identify and rectify technical deficiencies in players. They will also have the ability to plan, organise, manage, communicate and develop the skills of their players through implementation of both sport specific and generic sport modules. The course is designed to develop the coach in a ‘Challenger’ role.

Upcoming Course

Online #1 Date: Wednesday 8th October 2025 Time: 19:00-21:00 Online #2 Date: Thursday 16th October 2025 Time: 19:00-21:00 Practical/On pitch Date: Saturday 18th October 2025 Time: 09:00-17:00 Venue: University Limerick 4G Rugby pitch and The Pavilion Conference room Expressions of interest are now closed. Successful applicants will be informed no later than Friday 19th September, and will be provided with the relevant information to register for the course.

Active Coaching Badge

The Active Coach Badge is a CPD program to supplement coaching awards. The IRFU 'Active Mini Coach Badge' and 'Active Coach Badge' courses are intended to provide coaches who have achieved the IRFU Children Coach, Youth Coach or Senior Coach Award(s), with ongoing continuing professional development ('CPD'), i.e. information and opportunities to ensure that learning and development of your coaching skills continue throughout the season. Upcoming Courses Mini Coach Refresher | Carrick-on-Suir - 25/9/25 7pm-8:15pm Mini Coach Refresher | Clonakilty RFC - 5/10/25 10am-12pm Mini Coach Refresher | Listowel RFC (Listowel Coop Field) - 11/9/25 6:30pm Mini Coach Refresher | Fermoy RFC - 19/10/25 10am-12pm Scrum | UL4G - 20/10/25 6pm-9pm Scrum | Virgin Media Park - 20/10/25 7pm-8pm Backline & Team Attack | UL4G - 3/11/25 6pm-7pm Backline & Team Attack | Virgin Media Park - 3/11/25 7pm-8pm Lineout | UL4G - 10/11/25 6pm-7pm Lineout | Virgin Media Park - 10/11/25 7pm-8pm Cornerstones Tackle & Catch Pass | Fethard Town Park 17/11/25 7pm-8pm Cornerstones Tackle & Catch Pass | MTU Tralee 17/11/25 7pm-8pm Cornerstones Tackle & Catch Pass | Virgin Media Park 17/11/25 7pm-8pm Cornerstones Tackle & Catch Pass | UL4G 17/11/25 6pm-7pm Mini Coach Refresher | St Senan's RFC - 19/11/25 7pm-8:15pm Team Defence from Phase Play | UL4G 24/11/25 6pm-7pm Team Defence from Phase Play | Virgin Media Park 24/11/25 7pm-8pm Cornerstones Ball Carry & Breakdown | UL 4G 1/12/25 6pm-7pm Cornerstones Ball Carry & Breakdown | Fethard Town Park 1/12/25 7pm-8pm Cornerstones Ball Carry & Breakdown | Virgin Media Park 1/12/25 7pm-8pm Cornerstones Ball Carry & Breakdown | MTU Tralee 1/12/25 7pm-8pm Mini Coach Refresher | Dolphin RFC 7/12/25 10:30am-12pm Mini Coach Refresher | Garryowen FC 10/12/25 7pm-8:15pm Mini Coach Refresher | Nenagh Ormond RFC 15/12/25 7pm-8:15pm