Auckland Rugby Masterclass Series
The Auckland Rugby Masterclass series are skill development sessions run by experts for aspiring players. Each class will be based on a specific skill within rugby like kicking, the breakdown, tackling, scrummaging, etc. While these sessions are delivered to players, coaches are welcome to attend to pick up any pointers they can utilise back with their school or clubs.
KICKING MASTERCLASS
Register here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/236182
The Art of Kicking isn't always high on the list of skills we teach here in NZ. However the influence of a strong kicking game on the field and on the scoreboard has often determined the outcome of a game. Something our sharp shooting NPC backs coach Jono Hickey knows all about. The session he runs will look to build on a players ability to punt a ball, which can be used both offensively and defensively, as well as touching on nuances such as the box kick for halfbacks, and goal kicking for anyone brave enough to step up to the mark.
For any queries please contact: joe.tuitavake@aucklandrugby.co.nz
Topic | Location | Audience | Date | Time |
KICKING Masterclass | Mt Albert Grammar School (B.G. Williams Field) | Secondary School Players (Boys and Girls)
| 14th June | 4:15pm- 5:15pm |
KICKING Masterclass | Grammar TEC (Orakei Domain) | Senior Club and Secondary Schools
| 21st June | 6:00pm-7:00pm |
KICKING Masterclass | Manukau Rovers (Williams Park) | Senior Club and Secondary Schools
| 28th June | 6:30pm-7:30pm |
SCRUM
The Scrum Masterclass session will be led by Auckland and Manu Samoa player Jordan Lay with support from other "scrum masters". The session will focus on strong shape, primers and technical aspects to be safe and successful in the dark arts.
The Scrum Masterclass series is complete for 2023. Keep an eye out for the next series.
Scrum Masterclass Coaches:
- Former Black Fern 15s and 7s legend (World Cup 15s winner three times, and World Cup Sevens winner), and Current Blues Aupiki coach Linda Itunu.
- 132-test hooker, two-time Rugby World Cup winner and Auckland Rugby Legend Keven Mealamu.
- Auckland Storm, Black Fern and 2017 World Cup Winner Eloise Blackwell.
- Former Counties Manukau Player and Coach, current Director of Rugby Grant Henson.
- Current Under 19s Assistant Coach, Auckland Rugby community Scrum Resource and Director of Rugby Nooroa Tokahere.
Topic | Location | Audience | Date | Time |
Masterclass - Scrum | Pakuranga United, Lloyd Elsmore Park. | Senior Club (All teams are invited, especially Under 85s and Under 21s). | 22nd March | 6:00pm-7:30pm |
Masterclass - Scrum | Papatoetoe RFC, Papatoetoe Recreation Ground. | Secondary School (All levels and ages) | 27th March | 6:00pm-7:30pm |
Masterclass - Scrum | Marist Brothers Old Boys Rugby Club, Mount Wellington War Memorial Park. | Women (aged 16 and up) | 29th March | 6:00pm-7:30pm |
Masterclass - Scrum | Carlton Juniors, Cornwall Park | Senior Club (All teams are invited, especially Under 85s and Under 21s). | 3rd April | 6:00pm-7:30pm |
Masterclass - Scrum | Carlton Juniors, Cornwall Park | Women (aged 16 and up) | 5th April | 6:00pm-7:30pm |
Masterclass - Scrum | Eden Rugby Club, Gribblehirst Park | Secondary School (All levels and ages) | 26th April | 6:00pm-7:30pm |
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