Club & School Notes: Week Ending 19.06.16

15th June 2016 By Munster Rugby

This week’s club notes come from Cobh Pirates RFC, Rockwell College and the Ireland Under 20 squad.

Click here for Cobh Pirates Club Notes

Click here for Rockwell College Notes

Click here for Ireland U20 Notes

Cobh Pirates RFC

Well done to Cobh Pirates RFC who recently completed their second Trip to Tipp Cycle last weekend.

The 250km cycle this year was in aid of the Cork Association for Autism and the Cobh Pirates Juvenile Section.

Congratulations to all participants for their contributions to this worthy cause.

250km done for @corkautism and so worth it pic.twitter.com/IBto7mslvY

Cobh Pirates (@CobhPiratesRFC) June 12, 2016

Great to see @CobhPiratesRFC arrive back from their 250km cycle in aid of our services #community #cycle #tiredlegs

corkautism (@corkautism) June 12, 2016

Rockwell College

Rockwell College would like to invite applications for positions on the rugby Coaching Staff of the College up to and including Senior Rugby coach.

The position is being offered on a fixed term contract basis and is based at Rockwell College, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

Job Description

Reporting Relationships

Rockwell College Principal

Games Administrator

Working Relationships

Rockwell College Coaching Staff , Teaching Staff & Administrative Staff

Students and Parents

Strength & Conditioning and Medical Staff

Ground Staff

Responsibilities

Manage and operate the Senior Rugby Programme in line with the principles and ethos of Rockwell College. Duties to include:

Design and delivery of high performance collective and reduced coaching sessions.

Coaching, management and preparation of players for a range of competitions.

Full attendance at all Senior Rugby activities to include: Practice Sessions, Matches, Workshops, team events & Tours.

Provide support to the coaching staff across all age groups as may be requested.

All Senior Rugby administrative duties, in cooperation with the Games Administrator, to include team sheets and scheduling.

To provide a positive rugby experience for the Students of the College.

Key Competences

Essential

Awareness and appreciation of the Rockwell College ethos and its implications for the role.

Completed Garda Vetting process satisfactorily.

Extensive knowledge of Rugby Union, to include coaching or playing experience at high standard. Outstanding communication skills.

Relationship management: The ability to develop and maintain relationships by taking a sincere interest in each person and what is important to them, treating them with respect and demonstrating integrity.

Work efficiently, prioritise and plan effectively. Be willing to work irregular and unsociable hours to include, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Computer literacy.

Recognized Coaching Accreditation .

Willingness to work in other areas of the College if practical and if required.

Teaching qualification.

To apply, please send your Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter of not more than one page highlighting relevant experience to: Games Administrator, Rockwell College, Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

Please note:The closing date for applications is 17:00 on Wednesday 22nd of June 2016. Interviews will be scheduled shortly afterwards.

Due to the large volume of applications expected only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Rockwell College is an equal opportunities employer

Ireland U20s

Following their historical win over World Rugby U20 reigning champions New Zealand last weekend, the Ireland U20 side will take on Georgia in their final group match tonight in at the Manchester City Academy Stadium, ko 5.30pm.

A total of eight Munster players were selected on this year’s squad and six players have featured to date in series 2016.

Evan Mintern and Paul Kiernan, who captains tonight’s side, will make their first championship start as Ireland set out to claim their spot in the semi final.

Munster players selected for the Ireland World Rugby U20 Championship Side 2016.

Paul Kiernan (UCC / Munster)
Vincent O’Brien (Cork Con / Munster)
Evan Mintern (Cork Con / Munster)
Seán O’Connor (Cashel / Munster)
Kelvin Brown (Shannon / Munster)
Shane Daly (Cork Con / Munster)
Bill Johnston (Garryowen / Munster)
Ben Betts (Young Munster / Munster)