The Rugby Institute Coaching Podcast

The Rugby Institute 27 - Why Ireland Produces World Class Coaches - IRFU's National Training & Education Manager Colin Moran

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The Rugby Coaching Podcast is your ultimate resource for all things rugby coaching. Whether you're an experienced coach, a player aspiring to mentor, or someone passionate about the game's strategy and development, this podcast delivers expert insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories. Each episode features seasoned coaches, players, and rugby professionals who dive deep into tactics, training techniques, player development, and team management. From grassroots to elite levels, we tackle the challenges and celebrate the triumphs of coaching the world's most dynamic sport.

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The Rugby Institute Coaching Podcast

Episodes

Why Ireland Produces World Class Coaches - IRFU's National Training & Education Manager Colin Moran

Why Great Rugby Players See More Than Everyone Else - Dylan Parsons on Scanning and Decision Making

Pro Skills Coach Craig Stewart Breaks Down Offloads, Scanning & Decision Making

Tackling, Defence & Coaching Systems with Tom Martin

Exclusive Rugby Access Into Gameplay, Attack/Defence Structures with Sale Sharks Johnny Leota

Why Players Don’t Learn From Drills (And What Works Instead) with Skills Specialist Adam Gorman

Build Trust, Keep Training Fun, and Develop Players Who Actually Want to Be There With Amy Turner

Your Team Is a Reflection of You - Ben Herring on Coaching, Parenting & Culture

Coach Developer Andy Gibson - How to Design Training Sessions That Transfer to Game Day

Springbok Flip van der Merwe - What It REALLY Takes to Go Pro in Rugby

All Black Ben Franks - Simplicity, Effort & Player Development | From Player to Coach

The 4 Key Pillars of Lineout Throwing | Hooker Technique Explained

The 4-Step Model to Assess and Evaluate Lineouts | Lions Coach - Bernie Upton

What Club Coaches Can Learn from 2× Rugby World Cup–Winning Coach Wesley Clarke

The Evolution of Rugby Skills Coaching - Dave Ellis

Lineout Maul Defence with Leinster Coach Aaron Dundon

Scrum & Lineout Progressions, Drills, and New Coaching Approaches with Hurricanes Coach Eugene Smith

Coaching Using Video Game Design: The Future of Player Development?

Strength & Conditioning for Rugby: Age, Coaching & Gamification with Tom Walsh

Complete Rugby Insight Into Gameplay, Attack, Defence and Structures with Johnny Leota

What do Player Agents Do? A Look into the World of a Rugby Agent

How Fun Can Improve Rugby Fitness and Club Performance with Grant Dearns

Dan Waenga - From Playing Super Rugby & Top 14 to Refereeing in New Zealand

3 Tips For Coaches from Sports Psychologist Zane Winslade - Becoming a Better Coach

Colin Bourke: From Māori All Black to Coaching in Japan

Welsh International Ben Broster Talks Scrummaging, Life Lessons and More...

All Black Gareth Evans - Tips for Coaches - Getting the Balance Right