This course is ‘open’ and will be published on the RFU website. Coaches from the surrounding area will also be able to apply/attend. The costs per person are £15. Fordingbridge RFC members who will be using coaching at the club will have their course costs reimbursed.

Course Content
Everybody involved in coaching, refereeing and playing rugby needs a sense of safe practice. The IRB Rugby Ready programme is intended to raise awareness of good practice and help stakeholders manage the inherent risks of the sport by putting appropriate safeguards in place.
The course lasts for approximately three hours and is practical-based. There is no formal assessment, and the course is delivered by an accredited coach educator.
At the conclusion of the course you will have gained:
An understanding of how to deliver a safe and enjoyable practical session
Knowledge of how to coach and improve contact skills & particularly the tackle
Knowledge of how to coach and improve scrummage engagement skills
Knowledge of contact skills