Upcoming Coaching Courses

A number of Coaching Courses will take place throughout the province over the coming weeks and months. See below for further details on upcoming coaching courses.

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

UL Pavilion 4G - 04/10/2025

Virgin Media Park - 12/10/2025

UL Pavilion 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 Dungarvan RFC - 11/10/2025 Killarney RFC - 11/10/2025 UL Pavilion - 25/10/2025 Virgin Media Park - 26/10/2025

Active Coach 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. Dates: Mini Coach Refresher | Clonakilty RFC - 5/10/25 10am-12pm 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 Video Analysis | Virtual - 20/10/25 8pm-9pm 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 Sennan'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