How do i start to do my IRB coaching badges? Are the RFU/WRU badge the same as the IRB?
Gareth. If you do RFU awards you will not need to do the IRB awards. To do the RFU awards you need to ask the coaching co ordinator at your local club. Failing that you could look on the RFU website for the courses being run near you. Good luck Simon
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