Coaching Resources
All Australian Rugby Union (ARU) published resources can be purchased online. Click here for the ARU Resources Order Form.
The ARU's rugby development publications, include:
ARU Foundation Coaching Manual
ARU Level II Coaching Manuals (Forwards + Backplay)
ARU Level II Sports Science Manual
Rugby Explained (DVD & VHS)
Rugby Research - Level III Coaching Papers
Rugby Laws of the Game 2009 (available mid Jan 2009)
Rugby Refereeing in Practice
Referee Coach in Practice
Rugby Coaching Skills - Passing, Contacting and Tackling (VHS)
Rugby Essentials...Key match play skills for every player
The catalogue and order form requires Adobe Acrobat reader - if you don't have it download it here.
The following Pathway Resources can be downloaded directly from the ARU Website.
On-line Coaching Centre
The Online Coaching Centre is full of great visual footage and advice to help you coach your team.
Walla Sessions
20 session activity resource aimed at the junior pathway game of Walla. Each session plan outlines the main objectives of the session before presenting a variety of sequential activities relating to these objectives. Each activity gives an overview and coaching points along with a diagramatic explanation. Variations are included in many of the activities to cater for differing skill levels. All sessions are easy to follow with session summaries given at the begining of each section. A valuable teaching/coaching resource for all junior coaches, with the activities applicable to any age level.
To download the Walla 20 Sessions resouce click here
Coordinators Handbook
Whatever the level of previous rugby exposure of the participants, information in this resource has been devised to allow clubs and schools to provide for continued participant involvement in the Junior Player Pathway. A variety of Modified Games structures/competitions can be chosen e.g. Gala Day, Cluster competition, traditional Walla/Mini/Midi competition. Appointing a Modified Games Coordinator and utilising the numerous pieces of administrative information in this resource will ensure that all participants (players, coaches, teachers, parents, match officials etc) go away with a positive rugby experience from their initial introduction to the game, as well as making your job a lot easier.
The ideas put forward in this resource often refer to the ‘ideal’ situation. However the equipment and personnel available in each region will differ somewhat. Therefore it is suggested that this manual be used as a guide and each Junior Player Pathway Rugby provider select from it what is applicable.
For a copy of the Junior Player Pathway Coordinators Handbook click here
For a copy of the Junior Player Pathway Coordinators Appendices click here
