Coaching Rugby Union
Coaching is one of the most crucial factors in developing, sustaining and increasing participation in rugby union, securing the future and quality of the English game.
Anybody can try and coach rugby, but to be an effective coach, you will need to fulfil a number of different roles and accept a variety of responsibilities, covering the technical, tactical, physical and mental aspects demanded by our game.
The RFU is committed to offering a world-leading coaching development service, from helping volunteers who want to coach junior Tag rugby on a Sunday morning to assisting people who aim to reach a professional coaching standard.
In addition to the coaching resources available in this section of the website, the following link also provides a collection of dedicated lesson plans to help teachers coach rugby in schools.
RFU Coaching Courses
We have a range of practical and theoretical courses to cover these differing aspirations, offered in all parts of the country. For details please view all available course dates for levels 1-4. The RFU is also pioneering coach licensing and coach educator schemes throughout 2009, aiming to raise the standards of professional development in both coaches and those who train and assess them.
The RFU maintains an extensive resource library for coaches, with coaching sessions and tips on topics ranging from psychology to kicking and from tackling technique to developing leaders, plus much more.
A useful introduction to the work of the RFU community coaching department is found in the RFU Community Rugby's Grassroots Magazine (PDF 750kB).
Coaches can use the RFU Introduction To Rugby Booklet (PDF 2.8MB) to help inform themselves, parents and new players about the basics of rugby.
Coaching remains a valuable and rewarding way to get or stay involved in rugby union, and with an RFU qualification getting started as a coach is extremely straight forward.
Employment Status of Coaches A Guide for Employers/Deployers and Coaches
Rugby clubs who are think of employing coaches or employing or deploying coaches on their behalf should read the attached document from sports coach UK:
Employment Status of Coaches A Guide for Employers/Deployers and Coaches
