Formal Learning Opportunities: World Rugby & NZR qualification. 

• FABS Foundation Coaching Course Level 1 – Introduction to Rugby suited for coaching u10 or below 10 aside.   

• Foundation Coaching the Game Level 1 - 15s Course – World Rugby Level 1 pre-requisite is that you are coaching in 2024 at u11-u14s Level. 

• Developing Rugby Coaches – World Rugby Level 2 pre-requisite is that you are coaching at u14 to premier club/school team in 2024 club or school will need to confirm.  

• Performance Course – World Rugby Level 3 pre-requisite is that you have completed your Level 2 to a high standard and/or been coaching numerous years at 1st XV, Development or Premier Level. Note: Coaches are selected to the attend the Performance course via the union's selection process 

• Educators course – Teachers in Charge of Rugby, Director of Rugby, Clubs Coach Lead, or wanting to become a paid coach educator.  

• Sevens – Coaching the Game 7s Foundation Course – World Rugby Level 1 Sevens  

• Sevens – Developing 7s Coaching Course – World Rugby Level 2 Sevens 

Formal Learning Opportunities in 2024 

• FABS Foundation Coaching Course – At club/s requests minimum 10 coaches.

• World Rugby Foundation Course Level 1 - Dates TBC at club/Sub Unions request 

• APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED for 2024. Two World Rugby Developing Rugby Coaches Course Level 2 – 

• APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED for 2024. Two-day course 24th and 25th February  Cost $50 

• APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED for 2024. Monday 4th 11th and 18th March coach must attend all 3 sessions. Cost $50 

• APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED for 2024. Performance Level 3 Coaching course – March Dates TBC 

• APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED for 2024. Educators Course – March Dates TBC 

• Coaching the Game 7s Foundation – 19th August 

• Developing 7s Coaching course – 26th and 28th August Coaches must attend both dates