Rugby Strategist

Welcome to the Rugby Strategist blog.

Rugby is becoming an increasingly global sport and the demand for skilled specialist coaches is apparent.

This blog aims to cover news and developments relating to coaching of rugby players in different age groups and provide a meeting place where amateur and professional coaches can exchange ideas.

Different rugby cultures have different thinkings about rugby at different levels. South Africa for instance has a huge emphasis on youth (Under 18 and younger) development and specialist training programmes whereas Australia for instance focuses more on specialist training at the Under 21 and senior level.

Players respond differently to different styles of coaching. Some are naturally able to absorb themselves in the game at the highest level, while there are other players who simply fall apart when pushed too fast.

The idea behind this blog is to help coaches discuss the best (and safest ways) of helping coaches make the transition from different positions and different age groups / levels of the sport.