rugby au education schedule

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​PLAYER DEVELOPMENT:
Are you looking for some home workouts?
​Introducing, Active Rugby Hubs At Home Workouts with Rugby Australia.
COACH DEVELOPMENT:
​The Positive Rugby Foundation has launched the Classic Coaches Online Masterclass Series, with expert coaches from different backgrounds lending their advice and expertise to coaches of all backgrounds.  
  • Shannon Fraser (Waratahs Academy Head Coach) – Breakdown Masterclass 
  • Simon Cron (Head Coach Toyota Verblitz Rugby) – Set Piece Masterclass 
  • Alan Gaffney (National Elite Programs Coach RA) – Attack Masterclass 
  • Scott Wisemantel (Australian Attach Coach) - Skill Acquisition
  • Matt Evrard (Waratahs Pathways Coordinator) - Coaching Women's Rugby
  • John McKee (Fijian XV’s Head Coach) - Team Culture 
  • Chris Hickey (Former NSW Waratahs Head Coach) ​- Big moments in a game 
  • Tim Walsh (Australian Rugby 7s Head Coach) - Sevens Masterclass 
  • Mark Bell (Waratahs Scrum Coach) - The Art of Scrums
  • John Warr (former NSW Rugby Schoolboys Head Coach) - Coaching School Age
  • Bob Dwyer (former Wallabies Coach) - 
  • Nathan Grey (National High-Performance Coach Adviser) - 
  • Rob Taylor (Head Coach SUFC, Country Eagles Coach) -
  • Nathen Gray (Pt 2) -
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Rugby AU Coaching Resources for Juniors:​
REFEREE DEVELOPMENT:
Referee Best Practise videos offer great insight into what tools and attributes to develop as a Referee:
  • Nic Berry takes us through a small part of the broader communication piece, particular captain interactions. 
  •  Lara West takes a look at "grass cutter tackles", a form of tackle whereby the defender makes no effort to grasp the ball carrier.  
  • Shoulder charge? No arms tackle? Failing to wrap? James Palmer takes a look at this area of Foul Play, including the definition in law.  
  • This video takes a look at what referees should focus on when the non-throwing team chooses to stand off and not engage in a potential maul situation - Lineout to "no maul".
  • Harry Fenton joins us to give us his perspective on the pre-match chats for scrums, but applied to Under 19 games.
  • The lifting tackle has the potential for serious injury and an ensuing melee. James Marshall passes on some hints for this area of the game.         
  • Amber McLachlan talks through options to the non-offending team for incorrect kick-off & restart kicks.  
  • Tom Nicholl explores World Rugby's 2019 release of the framework for high tackles.   
  • Brett Cronan gives us tips on the pre-match chat with team captains.
  • Richard Manchee shares his thoughts on managing interactions as part of a Team of 3.  
  • Graham Cooper builds on his tackle law video, and breaks down the ruck.
  • Aaron Pook talks through the key role of Assistant Refereeing and shares some tips.
  • James Quinn takes a look at both the kick-off and restart kicks.
  • Graham Cooper overviews tackling.
  • Reuben Keane talks about positioning and his priorities when close to the goal line.
  • Amy Perrett details the key areas to focus on as the lineout transitions to a maul.
  • Amy Perrett outlines her approach to the lineout contest.
  • Jordan Way takes us through his pre-match chat with front rowers.
  • Damon Murphy discusses his approach to get the most out of the half-time break​