By providing your My Rugby ID Number we will be able to access your education history to ensure you are provided with the most appropriate courses, resources and support.
All coaches should be registered with their club, school or association on Rugby Xplorer.
Who is it for?
The competitions and programs that Rugby Australia are targeting through the Emerging Talent Coach Program include:
• Premier Rugby | Colts Premier Rugby | Director of Rugby
• Representative Pathway Teams | Schools Representative
• Regional Competitions – Senior representative
• Women’s Rugby – Senior representative
• Elite players transitioning from athlete to coach
This is a (QRU) Queensland Rugby Union delivered and Rugby AU supported program.
All applicants must be approved by RA before an offer is sent out with an offer of place.
Minimum duration
12 months - Notional learning hours: 150 completed as monthly tasks and workshops
Required Attendance
Weekend One - 3-day Induction Workshop
- Friday night the 16th of October (6pm -10 pm)
- Saturday & Sunday the 17th & 18th (8:00am – 5:00pm) of October in Brisbane with the venue TBC.
Weekend Two
Qld Reds Home game - Brisbane Based - Dependant on the Reds Home Fixtures and venues in 2027.
Likely February – April and likely Brisbane Based. You must be able to attend all block weekends to complete the course.
The program also involves in-season mentoring (coach to coach mentoring) and support, so you need to be actively coaching to complete the work.
Prerequisites
· Over 21 years of age
· Hold a Current World Rugby Level 2 Coaching or equivalent (Rugby Australia - Community Coach Accreditation) and be registered in 2025 on Rugby Xplorer as a coach
· Attended a pre Level 3 Hudl training session or have working knowledge of Hudl as this Analysis Tool will be utilised during and post course.
· Have a completed season diary
· Willingness to commit to continual professional development beyond completion of this course.
· Commitment to fulfilling a coach mentor role for future Member Union coaches.
Prior Learning to be completed prior to commencement of the Program
Have completed certificates for the following World Rugby Courses: https://passport.world.rugby/
World Rugby online Keep Rugby Clean
World Rugby online Rugby Ready exam
World Rugby online Laws of the Game
World Rugby online Intro to Match Officiating (pre-Level 1)
World Rugby online Coaching Key Factors Analysis
World Rugby online Coaching Functional Role Analysis
World Rugby online Introduction To Coaching
World Rugby online Concussion Management for the General Public
World Rugby online Conditioning for Children
World Rugby online Conditioning for Youth
World Rugby online Conditioning for Adults
QRU Coaching Pathway information and pre course training
Here is the link to the QRU coaching pathway map https://qld.rugby/coaching-pathway
Hudl Training - Provided by Hudl and more info will be provided to all EOI applicants.
Sport Australia Community Coaching – Essential Skills Course
https://www.sportaus.gov.au/coaching/course
On successful completion, the coach will be able to:
Develop a personal coach profile
Develop a game plan based on observation and analysis of specific opponents
Outline a vision for their team
Apply functional role analysis
Assess current players and apply a selection process (player profile)
Coach the following elements safely: Restarts; Continuity; Defence; Counterattack
Develop a team profile (strengths & weaknesses of their team)
Identify Critical Incidents in a game
Develop a game profile (identifying and practising for the long-term)
Plan and review a season
Identify and practise specific tactics (patterns of play)
Manage other coaching and ancillary staff
Enrolment
Course cost is $1,500.00 GST Inc. which includes a $50 accreditation fee
Applicants can lodge their Expression of Interest via the JotForm
https://form.jotform.com/211957901312856
and will be placed on a Waiting List.
Expressions of Interest will close at C.O.B on August 2th 2026.
Successful applicants will be advised by email before 23rd August 2026.