Date Confirmed For Upcoming Youth Coach Award
22nd April 2026 By The Editor
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’.
Entry criteria
– Participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age
– Please note coaches aged 16-18 years are restricted to performing in an Assistant Coach role, under the direct supervision and guidance of an Accredited Youth Rugby Coach aged 18+
– Priority (where required) will be given to participants actively involved in coaching youth players.
Numbers per course
45 maximum
Award Requirements
1. Complete 5 online (pre-course) modules:
· Youth Coach Course Introduction
· Motivation Module
· Role of the Coach Module
· Concussion Awareness Module
· Laws and Behaviours Exam
2. Complete Course Attendance
NOTE: Coaches have 2 Seasons to complete award requirements.
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