Leinster
Thank you for your interest in IRFU Coach Development and for everything you provide to your players and your club or school as a coach at this level.
Choose any of the below workshops which may be of interest to you, taking note of the date and location for each event.
Some workshops may be offered as fully online or virtual and these will be indicated in the location description.
Attendance & Cancellation
Our CPD workshops are offered free of charge, and places are limited.
By booking a place, you are helping us plan resources, venues, and facilitators. If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible so that your place can be offered to another participant.
A missed place without notice may prevent a colleague from attending and can affect our ability to run the workshop successfully.
We understand that circumstances can change, but a quick email to the Course Director is greatly appreciated and helps ensure these valuable learning opportunities remain available to everyone.
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Access to the Active Coach Badge Course.
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Online | Access to Online Modules |
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This workshop covers the strategies and techniques for both attacking and defensive play in rugby. Coaches will learn to develop effective offensive and defensive systems tailored to their team's strengths. More info...
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19/10/2026 - 19.00 - 20.30pm | Ashbourne RFC |
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This online workshop is designed for coaches operating at Senior Coach Award level who want to enhance their ability to use performance analysis to inform coaching decisions and improve team performance. The session will explore practical approaches to observing, recording, and analysing individual, unit, and team performance within the game of rugby. More info...
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19/10/2026 - 7pm - 9pm | Virtual Session |
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This workshop explores the core principles of effective defence, focusing on tackle technique, defensive connections, and decision-making to help coaches develop confident and organised defenders. More info...
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19/10/2026 - 19.00 - 20.00pm | Cill Dara RFC |
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This practical workshop is designed for youth and senior rugby coaches looking to develop a deeper understanding of scrum coaching. Coaches will explore the key principles of scrum technique, body position, engagement, stability, and safety, while learning age-appropriate approaches to developing players through the pathway. More info...
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26/10/2026 - 19.00 - 20.00pm | Gorey RFC |
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This workshop focuses on the role of the scrum half, covering passing, decision-making, and game management. It aims to equip coaches with the tools to develop skilled and confident scrum halves.
This workshop is tailored for coaches working with hookers, focusing on the specific skills and techniques required for this position, including throwing, hooking, and general play. More info...
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26/10/2026 - 19.00 - 21.00pm | Energia Park |
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This workshop is tailored for coaching teenage girls, addressing specific physical, emotional, and social considerations. It aims to equip coaches with the knowledge and skills to effectively coach female athletes. More info...
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27/10/2026 - 18.30 - 21.30 | Virtual Session |
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Fun & easy to run games for new and excising coaches at mini's level (6-12yrs). Looking at fun warm-ups, catch/pass games, running/evasion games, fun introduction to tackling, match ideas/ simple progressions. More info...
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28/10/2026 - 6.45 pm | Ardee RFC |
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This workshop covers the strategies and techniques for both attacking and defensive play in rugby. Coaches will learn to develop effective offensive and defensive systems tailored to their team's strengths. More info...
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28/10/2026 - 19.00-20.30pm | Roscrea RFC |
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This workshop will support coaches to develop session planning suitable for younger players on their transition to the 15 aside game. More info...
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02/11/2026 - 19.00-20.30pm | Mullingar RFC |
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This workshop introduces a games-based approach to coaching rugby, focusing on using modified games to teach skills and tactics in a fun and engaging way. More info...
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02/11/2026 - 19.00 - 20.00 | Enniscorthy RFC |
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This workshop delves into the four core skills essential for rugby: passing, catching, tackling, and decision making. It is designed to improve coaches' ability to teach these fundamental skills effectively. More info...
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09/11/2026 19.00 - 20.30pm | Tullamore RFC |
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Workshop designed to help parents guide their sporting children through their journey. More info...
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11/11/2026 - 19.00 - 20.00 | Virtual Session |
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This practical workshop is designed for youth and senior rugby coaches looking to develop a deeper understanding of scrum coaching. Coaches will explore the key principles of scrum technique, body position, engagement, stability, and safety, while learning age-appropriate approaches to developing players through the pathway. More info...
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11/11/2026 - 19.00 - 21.00pm | Navan RFC |
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This workshop focuses on the key components of the contact area, helping coaches develop players' skills in ball carrying, offloading, and breakdown effectiveness. More info...
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30/11/2026 - 19.00-20.00pm | Cill Dara RFC |
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This workshop focuses on the key components of the contact area, helping coaches develop players' skills in ball carrying, offloading, and breakdown effectiveness. More info...
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30/11/2026 - 19.00-20.00pm | Enniscorthy RFC |
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Workshop designed to help parents guide their sporting children through their journey. More info...
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16/12/2026 - 7.30pm | Virtual |
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This workshop is tailored for coaching teenage girls, addressing specific physical, emotional, and social considerations. It aims to equip coaches with the knowledge and skills to effectively coach female athletes. More info...
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09/01/2027 - 10.00 – 15.00 | Tullamore RFC |
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This workshop introduces a games-based approach to coaching rugby, focusing on using modified games to teach skills and tactics in a fun and engaging way. More info...
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11/01/2027 - 19.00-20.30pm | Mullingar RFC |
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This workshop focuses on the role of the scrum half, covering passing, decision-making, and game management. It aims to equip coaches with the tools to develop skilled and confident scrum halves.
This workshop is tailored for coaches working with hookers, focusing on the specific skills and techniques required for this position, including throwing, hooking, and general play. More info...
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25/01/2027 - 7pm - 8.30pm | Ashbourne RFC |
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This workshop focuses on the technical and tactical aspects of kicking in rugby. It aims to improve coaches' ability to teach various kicking techniques and integrate kicking into their game plans. More info...
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08/02/2027 - 7pm - 8.00pm | Ashbourne RFC |