Coaching is one of the most crucial factors in developing, sustaining and increasing participation in rugby union, securing the future and quality of the English game. To be an effective coach, you will need to fulfil a number of different roles, covering the technical, tactical, physical and mental aspects demanded by our game.

The RFU is committed to offering a world-leading coaching development service, from helping volunteers who want to coach junior tag rugby on a Sunday morning to assisting people who aim to reach a professional coaching standard.

RFU and Coach Logic join forces

Now, more than ever, it is important for rugby clubs, coaches, teams and players to stay connected.

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has partnered with video analysis platform provider Coach Logic to help teams achieve this through additional online support for coaches across the game in England.

Anyone enrolling in the England Rugby Coaching Award (ERCA), the England Rugby Advanced Coaching Award (L3) or the England Rugby Performance Coaching Award (L4) will be given access to the platform at no extra cost for 12 months to use within their team environment.

These coaches will have access to match and training footage from different levels of the game. They will also be able to upload and analyse their own content, share coaching materials and network with other coaches on the course, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups.

Andy Muir, Co-founder of Coach Logic, said: “This is coach education on a grand scale, with opportunities for development offered to thousands of coaches. The RFU is looking far beyond the short-term impact of the pandemic and planning for future generations of coaches and players.”

RFU Head of Game Development, John Lawn, added: “Over the past 12 months, there’s been much greater use of technology across coach and player development. Our partnership with Coach Logic will allow a broader range of development opportunities and provide an online community where coaches can interact, share ideas and engage with players.”