RUGBY TEACHER COACHING COURSES

Each year the rfu provides coaching opportunities for members of staff and students of schools in membership of the England Rugby Schools, England RUGBY Colleges or England RUGBY Students.

The Rugby Football Union and England Rugby Schools are committed to the upskilling of teachers, ensuring teachers are confident, competent, and current when teaching/coaching rugby. Player welfare is at the heart of the RFUs strategic plan, ensuring teachers are delivering safe, fun and effective sessions is key to this.

Our education training suite includes a series of eLearning and dedicated face to face primary and secondary schools courses.

Both courses can be delivered across three dedicated termly windows throughout the year.

  • September/October

  • February/March

  • May/June

To support in the delivery of courses, coach developers will plan a geographical spread in line with partner needs, if you are interested In hosting a course or have a need, please use the following expression of interest, following completion a member of the team will be in touch to check in and plan the course.

Teacher Training Expression of Interest

Please note that courses need a 6 week lead in, require a minimum of 10 teachers to run and remain free of charge.

ENGLAND RUGBY PRIMARY SCHOOLS COURSE

This non-assessed course is designed for those delivering rugby in curriculum or extra-curricular settings in primary schools.

It supports the development of active, purposeful, enjoyable and safe non-contact rugby environments for children.

Participants will also learn the rules and practice refereeing non-contact rugby.

All courses are 3 hours in duration and are FREE.

You will need a GMS record to book a course.

North

DateVenueAreaBooking Link
22-Sep-25York Areahttp://bit.ly/45XtZ3T

MIDLANDS

DateVenueAreaBooking Link
11-Sep-25Shrewsbury Sports VillageShropshirehttp://bit.ly/3KezP8p
25-Sep-25Wellingborough RFCNorthamptonshirehttp://bit.ly/3IgVP1U
30-Sep-25Framingham Earl High SchoolEastern Countieshttp://bit.ly/41KSkYc
15-Oct-25Shelford RFCEastern Countieshttp://bit.ly/3I1agXX
3-Nov-25Derby RFCDerbyhttp://bit.ly/4nl31cb
29-Jan-26Wolverhampton RFCWest Midlandshttp://bit.ly/41HYcS3
11-Feb-26Spalding RFCEastern Countieshttp://bit.ly/47BZnWR

south & south east

DateVenueAreaBooking Link
17/09/2025St. Mary's UniversityMiddlesexhttp://bit.ly/4pvDP4S
19/09/2025Dartford Valley RFCKenthttp://bit.ly/3KgCpL6
23/09/2025Elsenham Primary SchoolHertfordshirehttp://bit.ly/4pi6ni4
30/09/2025LEO Academy TrustSurreyhttp://bit.ly/4pmrzng
14/10/2025Guestling Bradshaw PSEast Sussexhttp://bit.ly/41KSw9S
23/10/2025Orchards Junior SchoolWest Sussexhttp://bit.ly/4mWNwHC
12/01/2026Bishopgate SchoolMiddlesexhttp://bit.ly/4pewTsA
18/03/2026Sutton-at-Hone PrimaryKenthttp://bit.ly/4gdTWj6
11/06/2026William De FerrersEssexhttp://bit.ly/4nhkAd6
17/06/2026St Johns LeatherheadSurrreyhttp://bit.ly/41J5bu6

south west

DateVenueAreaBooking Link
10-Oct-25Yeovil Rugby ClubSomersethttp://bit.ly/3V68WWJ

NORTH

DateVenueAreaBooking Link
24 OctoberLiverpool Hope UniversityCheshirehttps://bit.ly/3S964Xx

MIDLANDS

DateVenueAreaBooking Link
11 SeptemberNottingham RugbyNotts, Lincs & Derbyhttps://bit.ly/3F7iADT
25 SeptemberColchester CollegeEssexhttps://bit.ly/3GW7NNw

south and south east

DateVenueCountyBooking Link
TBC

south west

DateVenueAreaBooking Link

ENGLAND RUGBY SECONDARY SCHOOLS COURSE

This non-assessed course is aimed at teachers new to delivering contact rugby, or those looking for a refresher. It will help you understand how to safely and effectively coach and referee non-contact to contact including the scrum and tackle and how to utilise a fun, game zone/skill zone-based approach with activities suitable for all your students.

All Courses run 0900-1600 and are FREE.