Coaches Develop Key Cornerstones At Irish Independent Park

The Munster Rugby Development Department recently held a ‘Coaching the Cornerstones’ regional workshop at Irish Independent Park with 30 coaches in attendance.

The workshop focused on the four Cornerstones of the game (catch and pass, decision-making, continuity, and tackle technique/defence) with a demonstration of games and reduced activities from Munster Rugby staff and the Munster U17 Development squad.

An indoor presentation introduced the updated Rugby Development Programme with each participant receiving a workbook which includes 15 rugby sessions with coaching points supplemented by video examples of games and drills.

The workshop was delivered by Munster Rugby Coach & Player Development Officers, Owen Mullowney, Ken O’Connell and Brendan O’Connor as part of a series of workshops focused on the updated programme.

The programme highlights the key Cornerstones and aligns practical coaching workshops with additional resources for coaches.

A second workshop will run on Monday 4 February at Irish Independent Park and is scheduled to cover the continuity/rugby and tackle technique/defence cornerstones.

Upcoming Coach Development Workshops

Monday 4 February | Cornerstones Part 2 – Stages 2, 3, 4, Irish Independent Park, 6pm-7.30pm

Monday 4 February | Implementing Cornerstones Into Your Sessions, Garryowen FC, 6.15pm-8pm

For further information, please contact your designated rugby development officer or visit: https://munsterrugby.ie/domestic/coaching/