Ulster
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.
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Access to the Active Coach Badge Course. More info...
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Online | Access to Online Modules |
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W&G Curriculum Launch (including Season Planning/Long Term Player Development) More info...
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8th September 2025 7pm-8pm | Virtual Session |
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This workshop will provide coaches with the necessary knowledge to develop players individual and group skills. This will allow them to effectively build attacking and defensive lineouts. More info...
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8/09/2025 7pm to 8.30pm | Virtual Session |
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Coaching core 4 through games & collective attack More info...
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9/09/2025 7pm to 8.30pm | Ballymoney RFC |
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Coaching core 4 through games & collective defence More info...
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10/09/2025 7.30pm to 9pm | Monaghan RFC |
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Competition nutrition with Niall Davidson. Learn what your players should be eating to help them compete. More info...
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12th September 2025 7pm-8pm | Virtual Session |
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Practical Coaching Aligned with Mini Rugby Regulations More info...
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17/09/2025 7pm - 8:30pm | Lurgan RFC |
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"Building Resilient Athletes: A Guide to Psychological Support in Rugby" with Dr Lee Ann Sharpe. Some simple rules to follow in order to create a safe psychological environment. More info...
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19th September 2025 7pm-8pm | Virtual Session |
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This workshop aims to equip coaches with the knowledge and skills to effectively coach female athletes. More info...
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21/09/2025 10am – 2.30pm | Dungannon RFC |
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Practical Coaching Aligned with Mini Rugby Regulations More info...
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22/09/2025 6:30pm – 8pm | Ballymoney RFC |
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Practical Coaching Aligned with Mini Rugby Regulations More info...
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24/09/2025 7pm – 8:30pm | Malone RFC |
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Unit Skills Workshops (Backs Kicking, Passing, back 3 and contact skills ) More info...
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Wednesday 24th September 2025 7pm-9pm | Monaghan RFC |
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By the end of this workshop coaches will have a greater understanding of how to be more inclusive through their sessions and coaching techniques. Coaches will also receive additional resources to take home for future guidance. More info...
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25th September 6:30-8:30pm | Enniskillen |
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W&G Athletic Development Online workshop 1: Common injuries in the W&G game More info...
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Friday October 3rd 2025 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Virtual Session |
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The workshop will look at how higher end players can maximise their kicking ability. More info...
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06/10/2025 6.00-6.45pm | Newforge Country Club |
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W&G Curriculum Level 1 (Attack and Defence) More info...
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Monday 6th October 2025 7pm-9pm | Armagh RFC |
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Develop a high functioning breakdown with Jimmy Duffy. What are the key components for a high functioning breakdown. More info...
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6th October 6:30-8:30pm | Rainey RFC |
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This workshop is designed to enhance Coaches’ technical understanding and practical delivery of key forwards' play components, including the scrum, lineout, and contact skills. More info...
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Wednesday 8th October 2025 7pm-9pm | Malone RFC |
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W&G Curriculum Level 2 (Attack and Defence) More info...
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Monday 13th October 2025 7pm-9pm | Omagh |
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By the end of this workshop coaches will have a greater understanding of how to be more inclusive through their sessions and coaching techniques. Coaches will also receive additional resources to take home for future guidance. More info...
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23rd October 2025 6:30-8:30pm | Malone |
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Topic to be announced soon. More info...
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October | Armagh RFC |
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Topic to be announced soon. More info...
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October | Ballymena RFC |
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Scrum doctor with Niall Annett. Opportunity to learn How Niall Annett sets up his scrum. More info...
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October 6:30-8:30pm | Venue TBC |
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W&G Curriculum Level 1 (Attack and Defence) More info...
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Monday 3rd November 2025 7pm-9pm | Limavady RFC |
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Breakdown and Defence More info...
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12/11/2025 7pm to 8.30pm | Banbridge RFC |
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This workshop will demonstrate how to coach the various types of kicks to young players and activities to enhance development. More info...
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20/11/2025 6pm - 7.15pm | Newforge Country Club |
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By the end of this workshop coaches will have a greater understanding of how to be more inclusive through their sessions and coaching techniques. Coaches will also receive additional resources to take home for future guidance. More info...
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27th November 2025 6:30-8:30pm | Ballymoney |
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Coach the Core 4 excellence to your players More info...
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November | Limavady RFC |
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W&G Athletic Development Online workshop 2: Using Primal Movement to develop rugby movement efficiency. More info...
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Monday Dec 8th 2025 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Virtual Session |
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This workshop is designed to enhance Coaches’ technical understanding and practical delivery of key forwards' play components, including the scrum, lineout, and contact skills. More info...
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Wednesday 7th January 2026 7pm-9pm | Letterkenny RFC |
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W&G Curriculum Level 2 (Attack and Defence) More info...
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Sunday 11th January 2026 1:30pm-3:30pm | Portadown RFC |
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W&G Curriculum Level 1 (Attack and Defence) More info...
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Sunday 11th January 2026 10am-12pm | Portadown RFC |
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This workshop will demonstate how you can use playmakers and support players to effectively find best space during structured and unstructured play. More info...
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12/01/2026 7pm to 8.30pm | Virtual Session |
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W&G Athletic Development Online workshop 3: Running Demands for W&G rugby. More info...
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Friday 16th January 2026 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Virtual Session |
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Unit Skills Workshop (Backs- passing, 9/10s, centres and contact skills). More info...
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Monday 9th February 2026 7pm-9pm | Ballynahinch RFC |
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This workshop will educate coaches on attacking and exit strategies at both ends of the pitch. More info...
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26/02/2026 6pm to 7.15pm | Newforge Country Club |