HOME Rugby Answers Rugby COACHING Q&A

In ref to"does IRB have any courses related to?

In ref to"does IRB have any courses related to sevens" I contacted NZRU and ahve been informed they do not run the IRB sevens course is there any other way i can do the course or are you able to put me in contact with someone who can help me achieve my goal DION

Rugby CoachCoach

2 answers

ANSWERS

Simon JonesCoach, England

Dion I am checking with the IRB to see what options there are. I will write an answer as soon as possible. Simon

Simon JonesCoach, England

Dion, unless the NZ Union run the IRB 7's courses you have little in the way of alternatives. I am sorry and hope that soon there will be an opportunity for you in NZ. Simon

JOIN SPORTPLAN FOR FREE

search our library of 1100+ rugby drills
create your own professional coaching plans
or access our tried and tested plans

Rugby

STAY CONNECTED

in more ways than one

sportplan_rugby

LATEST COACHING TRENDS

Rugby Rugby Trends Women's Rugby 2025: A Record Year for Coaching

Women's Rugby 2025: A Record Year for Coaching

The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup featured a record 32% female coaches - more than double 2021 figures. Here's what this growth means for the sport.

December 2025

Sportplan Coaching

Rugby Rugby Trends Game Management: Decision Making Under Pressure

Game Management: Decision Making Under Pressure

Matches are won by the team that makes better decisions under pressure. Learn how to develop game intelligence and manage critical moments.

November 2025

Sportplan Coaching

Rugby Rugby Trends The 50:22 Rule: Revolutionizing Tactical Kicking

The 50:22 Rule: Revolutionizing Tactical Kicking

The 50:22 law has transformed tactical kicking, rewarding accuracy to the corners and punishing narrow defensive positioning. Here's how to exploit it.

October 2025

Sportplan Coaching

VIEW ALL COACHING TRENDS