Upcoming Munster Rugby Coaching Courses
20th May 2025 By The Editor
A view of the ACB Defence Workshop held in UL in January with Munster Rugby Academy Manager Ian Costello present. Photo Credit: Munster Rugby | Noel O'Meara
There are a number of Coaching Courses taking place throughout the province over the coming months.
Coaching Children and Coaching Youths courses will kick off this coming September in a number of different locations.
Coaching Children 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
Virgin Media Park – 11/01/2026
Coaching Youth 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’.
