Written by RUGBYMag Staff    Monday, 29 August 2011 17:45    PDF Print Write e-mail
IRANZ Events During RWC in NZ
International - Rugby World Cup

The International Rugby Academy of New Zealand (IRANZ) will be holding coaching clinics in different locations throughout New Zealand during the World Cup in September and October 2011.

The Clinics will provide aspiring coaches with the opportunity to observe and interact with a variety of rugby experts from different regions of the rugby world. Our international coaches and specialists will provide participants with the knowledge and techniques that have enabled them to be successful at the top end of the game.

These courses will provide the participants with leading edge information, different perspectives and a challenging interactive three days. The cosmopolitan mix of coaches attending each course will create an infectious and highly stimulating environment that will benefit all. If you enjoy a practical and inspiring environment to up-skill as a coach, then this course is for you.

 


Clinic Dates

Hamilton Clinic:             Wednesday 14 – Friday 16 September               $NZD 800.00

9 am – 5.30 pm at Hamilton Marist RFC

(5 modules including lunch)

 

Palmerston North:         Monday 19 – Wednesday 21 September             $NZD 1,260.00

9 am – 5.30 pm at Sport & Rugby Institute
(6 modules including accommodation and meals)

 

Nelson Clinic:                Wednesday 28 – Friday 30 September               $NZD 960.00

9 am – 5.30 pm at Nelson College for Boys

(6 modules including lunch)

 

Palmerston North:         Monday 3 – Wednesday 5 October                    $NZD 1,260.00

9 am – 5.30 pm at Sport & Rugby Institute
(6 modules including accommodation and meals)

 

Wellington Clinic:           Wednesday 5 – Friday 7 October                       $NZD 960.00

9 am – 5.30 pm at Wellington RFC

(6 modules including lunch)

 

Auckland Clinic:            Wednesday 12 – Friday 14 October                    $NZD 800.00

9 am – 5.30 pm at Eden RFC

(5 modules including lunch)

 

North Harbour Clinic:     Tuesday 18 – Thursday 20 October                    $NZD 960.00

9 am – 5.30 pm at North Shore RFC

(6 modules including lunch)


Staff Coaches and Specialist Coaches include:

Eddie Jones, Sean Fitzpatrick, Phil Kearns, Craig Dowd, Jamie Joseph, Liam Barry, Pat Lam, Murray Mexted, Scott Robertson, Jon Preston, Nick Farr-Jones, Chris Boyd, Dave Ellis, Aaron Mauger, Dave Rennie, Tim Horan, Jeff Wilson, Christian Cullen


Course Modules

Team attack – from set play and phase play

Contact and the breakdown/continuity

Skill Development

Set Piece forward play – lineout/kickoff/scrum

Turnover ball/counter attack

Continuity and Team pattern

Defence – from set play and phase play

Vision and decision making/Creation of space

Mental toughness

Leadership & Captaincy/Creating a successful team environment

 


Clinic Format

Each clinic will be made up of 5/6 modules covering relevant and specific areas of the game. A module will be 3.5 hours in duration during a morning or afternoon session.

 

Coaches who are unable to attend the full programme can attend individual modules in the mornings or afternoons during the 3 day clinic, at a separate cost. Please advise us if you require this application form to be sent to you.


IRANZ Rugby Legends Dinners and Luncheons

 

Each clinic will include an International Rugby Academy luncheon or dinner where rugby icons of the game will be involved as guest speakers. These functions will be MC’d by Murray Mexted and the proceeds will go towards development scholarships for promising players within the relevant region.

Hamilton Luncheon:                   Friday 16 September @ 1 pm

Speakers:                                 Eddie Jones & Jeff Wilson

 

Nelson Dinner:                          Friday 30 September @ 6.00 pm

Speakers:                                 Phil Kearns & Aaron Mauger

 

Palmerston North Dinner:           Tuesday 4 October @ 6.00 pm

Speakers:                                 Sir Brian Lochore, Jamie Joseph & Farah Palmer

 

Wellington Dinner:                     Friday 7 October @ 6.00 pm

Speakers:                                 Nick Farr-Jones & Jamie Joseph

 

Auckland Lunch:                        Thursday 13 October @ 1 pm

Speakers:                                 Sean Fitzpatrick & Phil Kearns

 

North Harbour Dinner:                Wednesday 19 October @ 6.00 pm

Speakers:                                 Buck Shelford & Dick Muir

 

For more information and to book your tickets online go to www.rugbylegends.co.nz.