NT Rugby

Coaching

There are many opportunities to get involved in coaching rugby at a junior or senior level.

NTRU Coach Ed Week

For information on the coach eduacation week commencing Wednesday 16th to Monday 21st March please click here

Becoming a Coach

The Australian Rugby Union, in consultation with the NTRU Unions is responsible for course content and accreditation. Coaching programs can be divided into two categories:

Accreditation Courses

Smart Rugby (2 year qualification) this is a requirement for coaches at all levels and deals with safety and risk management issues relating to rugby.
Level One is the basic coaching level required for senior rugby
Level Two is an advanced coaching qualification. Clubs need to have at least one Level Two certified coach.
Level Three is a requirement to coach at an elite or representative level
Certificate Courses (non-accredited);
Foundation Course
Coaching Kids Rugby

Accreditation courses are registered with the Australian Sports Commission and coaches have a 'licence' for four (4) years. After that time the coach must either re-accredit or complete a higher level of coaching accreditation.

The NTRU Each run courses annually in Darwin usually in February or March.

If you are interested in coaching and are affiliated with a club, they will often cover coaching course costs.

Dates, locations, prices of next course

For information on course dates and venues, contact your local State Union office.

Coaching Junior Rugby

Kids Rugby provides the fundamentals for coaches and referees involved in the modified games of Rugby.

Three types of courses are offered - Coaching Kids Walla Rugby, Coaching Kids Mini and Midi Rugby and Refereeing Kids Mini and Midi Rugby.

NTRU course dates

SmartRugby is Rugby's occupational health & safety program.

It is the compulsory minimum requirement for every coach and referee participating in rugby where there is a tackling component.

Find out more and register for your free course today.

All Australian Rugby Union (ARU) published resources can be purchased online. Click here for the 2010 ARU Resources Order Form.