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Where can I download the Core Skills Curriculum (CSC)?

Hadley WilcoxCoach, England

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Simon JonesCoach, England

Hadley

I am not sure what you mean by curriculum. We have core skills or Key skills listed in the tab above.

Perhaps this will help you?

Simon

Rugby CoachCoach

Hadley You can purchase a DVD from the RFU shop on a Core Skills programme Handling/passing, defence etc

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