Developing coaches has always been a priority for Connacht Rugby. A good coaching set up leads to increased participation and improved performance at all levels. It also improves the overall experience for players at all grades throughout the province.
Connacht Rugby coaching courses are aimed to support coaches and their development, by increasing and enhancing their knowledge of the game.
Modules included cover a wide range of topics. These include the role of the coach, as well as planning rugby training sessions and technical understanding of various elements of the game, such as the scrum, lineout, tackle etc.
If you are interested in coaching courses, fill out the interest form and someone will be in touch, or have a look at the course options on offer below!
Active Coaching Badges 2025/26
For coaches already regsitered on the system, the Active Coach Badges for the 2025/26 season are now live. You can find information about them here.
Safeguarding Qualifications
Do you need to complete your Garda Vetting and/or Safeguarding still?
You can find the Safeguarding SG1 Course link here.
For a helpful step-by-step Garda Vetting guide, you can find the PDF here.
