Coaching resources
https://www.englandrugby.com/participation/coaching/coaching-webinars
I’m sure that those of you who wanted to have already found lots of online resources; however in the interest of being helpful, I’ve tried to compile a list below.
In addition to the webinars, there are also video-libraries and e-learning modules.
Martin
Webinars: Ref Tuesday training
| Refereeing Advantage | Professional referees Christophe Ridley and Ian Tempest share their expertise on using advantage | Link |
| Refereeing the Tackle | The topic for Episode two was refereeing the tackle, and featured Premiership referees Tom Foley and Craig Maxwell Keys sharing their expertise | Link |
| Positioning | Professional referees Sara Cox and Luke Pearce discuss positioning. They will talk about movement around the pitch, which will vary, but should constantly support the referees’ ability to apply the principles of refereeing and good vision | Link |
https://www.englandrugby.com/participation/refereeing/referee-webinars
Webinars: Coach Tuesday training
| Knowing yourself as a coach | England Men’s attack coach Simon Amor shared his experiences of coaching Great Britain Sevens in an Olympic Games, as well as his recent appointment to the England senior men’s side | Link |
| Principles of defence | Former England head coach Stuart Lancaster sat down to talk about the principles of defence. | Link |
| Principles of attack | Former England head coach Stuart Lancaster sat down to talk about the principles of attack. | Link |
| Coach and Player Development | This episode saw England head coach Eddie Jones talk about coach and player development, as well as leadership. | Link |
| Talent Pathway | This webinar was on Coaching in the Talent Pathway, and featured Red Roses legend and World Cup winner Danielle Waterman. | Link |
| Sill Zones | The first instalment of these webinars, which you can view below, focused on coaching through skill zones and featured special guest Tamara Taylor – the former Red Roses lock. | Link |
https://www.englandrugby.com/participation/coaching/coaching-webinars
Kids first / CPDs
| Kids First Skills Series | Video library of age-grade specific games. | Link | |
| Kids First Coaching Cards | Age-grade specific ‘cheat’ cards. With some indication of what the kids want / and our expectation of them based on age. | Link | |
| Video resource library from Managing Contact CPD | Some great games in here to get kids comfortable/safe with contact.. | Link | |
| Age grade Rugby Homepage | Link | ||
| Age grade Rugby code of practice | Link | ||
| Age grade Rugby Resources | Age Grade Rugby leaflet and progressionsAge Grade PosterCodes of PracticeLineout FAQRegulation 15.5.5 (FemalePlayingAdultRugb FAQ)Sevens guidanceU19 Commission ReportCreating Early Years ActivitiesEarly Years Guidelines | Link | |
| KYBO e-learning courses | Quilter kids first rugby e-learning courses for each age-grade. | Link | |
| Regulations | Regulation 15 (and appendices) provides the age-grade rules of play | Link | |
https://www.englandrugby.com/participation/coaching/quilter-kids-first
England Rugby Coaching Resources / Keep Your Boots On
| Activate | Activate is an injury prevention exercise programme that can be integrated into training and pre-match sessions. Exercises are designed to improve functional and core strength, balance and agility, helping players with the game’s physical demands. | Link |
| RFU Coaching E-Learning Modules | e-learning from RFU coaches (e.g. England Rugby Coaching Award) | Link |
| RFU Refereeing E-Learning Modules | e-learning from RFU ref courses (e.g. England Rugby Refereeing Award, Refereeing the scrum, …) | Link |
| England Rugby Coaches Association (ERCA) | The England Rugby Coaches Association is a community of coaches who hold a coaching qualification on their England Rugby GMS profile. | Link |
| England Rugby Referees Association (ERRA) | The England Rugby Referees Association (ERRA) aims to engage and communicate with all match officials who play a pivotal role in the enjoyment and wellbeing of players of all ages and abilities in our sport. | Link |
| KYBO Video library | “This is the place to learn about courses and best practice as well as to discover useful tips and techniques.” | Link |
| KYBO e-learning courses | There are a collection of e-learning courses here from ERCA, through to ‘refereeing the scrum’. | Link |
| KYBO Youtube channel | Link |
https://www.englandrugby.com/participation/coaching/coach-resources
Kent Rugby Coach Development
| Youtube channel | The sessions given at last year’s conference – I recommend Debbie Smith on nutrition, and Seb Sherwood on decision making using performance analysis. | Link |
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvqia4RV-8zWyR7abXJ7pgQ
Other resources
| Eddie Jones coaching podcast | Every week head coach Jones and RFU director of performance Conor O’Shea will be in conversation on specific topics with the first week looking into team talks, including pre-match, half-time and post-match. | Link |
Other resources
· England rugby COVID-19 community game update (updated twice-weekly)