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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’.
Entry Criteria:
- Participants must be a minimum of 16 years of age- Please note coaches aged 16-18 years are restricted to performing in an Assistant Coach role, under the direct supervision and guidance of an Accredited Youth Rugby Coach aged 18+- Priority (where required) will be given to participants actively involved in coaching youth players.
Course Title:
IRFU YOUTH COACH COURSE
South #2 Virgin Media/COE #2
Course Date(s):
Virtual – TBC
Practical – 1st November 2026
Course Venue:
Virgin Media Park & Centre of Excellence, Cork, T12 FX40
Course Director:
(Eugene McCarthy – eugenemccarthy@munsterrugby.ie)
Module
Date
Time
Delivery method (on site or virtual)
Venue / online link
Welcome, Introduction and Effective Coaching - Duration 45 min
19:00-19:45
Virtual
Online link – Sent prior to course date
Planning and Practice Sessions - Duration 45min
19:45-20:30
Fit for Rugby and FMS –Duration 45min
20:30-20:50
General Play – Contact -Duration 45min
09:00-09:20
Onsite
Virgin Media Park/COE
General Play: Attack and Defence - Duration 1 hr 30 min
09:20-10:05
Backline Play - Duration 45 min
10:05-11:35
Kick Restarts - Duration 30 min
11:35-12:20
Lineout - Duration 45 min
12:20-12:50
Scrum - Duration 45 min
13:45-14:15
Practical Coaching Observations– Duration 2 hrs
14:15-17:00
Course Close
Award Requirements:
NOTE: Coaches have 2 Seasons to complete award requirements.
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