Dates & Times: Sunday 4th October 2026 (9am to 4pm), Sunday 11th October 2026 (9am to 4pm)

WRU Coaching Youths (12+) and Adults

Qualification: WRU Level 1

Course Cost: £120

WRU LEVEL 1

Aims

The course provides coaches with an introduction to the game of rugby union and the principles and practice of safe, ethical and effective management and coaching of players of all ages. The course qualifies the coach to act as an assistant to a more qualified coach. The Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union aims to develop a coach's ‘How to Coach’ skills as well as improve their 'What to coach Skills'. The course includes the IRB Rugby Ready course.The course is a modular course made up of the following units:

Unit 1- Introduction to Safe and Ethical Rugby Union

The role of the coach

Working with Children

Basic Laws of the Game

Health and Safety

Unit 2 – Plan Rugby Union Coaching Sessions

Planning for Delivery of Coaching Sessions

Unit 3 - Deliver Rugby Union Coaching Sessions

Principles of Warm up and Cool Down

Skill Development (Generic and position specific skills)

Communication Skills

Observation of Performance

(All units are mandatory and unit certification is available)

Entry Requirements: Minimum Age 18

Course Arrangements / Outline

The course is 21hrs in duration (16hrs on course, 5hrs home study)

The course is a competence based course and involves on-course appraisal

The course involves both classroom and outdoor practical sessions. Coaches are expected to participate fully in all activities

Lunch and refreshments will be provided on all courses

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