COACHING INFO 

Auckland Rugby Coaching Clinics

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

RugbySmart Courses 2023

This season, Auckland Rugby will run four in-person and two zoom RugbySmart courses. You are welcome to attend any of these courses, or alternatively, you can attend any of the webinar events New Zealand Rugby have organised HERE.

TypeLocationDateTime
In-PersonEden Park19 March4-5:30pm

Eden Park26 March4-5:30pm CANCELLED

Carlton Juniors Rugby Club, Cornwall Park2 April4-5:30pm

Eden Park30 April4-5:30pm
ZoomMultiple Workshops15 March - 5 AprilMORE INFO HERE





All hosted courses are complete for 2023.

To complete rugby smart via online module please contact joe.tuitavake@aucklandrugby.co.nz for more info

Small Blacks Coaching Courses 2023

Register your interest below in the following Small Blacks Coaching Courses, and we will be in touch with more information.

CourseVenueDateTime
Small Blacks West #1Suburbs Rugby Club3 April6-7pm
Small Blacks Central #1Eden Rugby Club4 April6-7pm
Small Blacks East #1Pakuranga United Rugby Club5 April6-7pm
Small Blacks South #1Manukau Rovers Rugby Club6 April6-7pm
Under 8 Specific Small Blacks #1Eden Park17 April6-7:30pm
Under 8 Specific Small Blacks #2Eden Park20 April6-7:30pm
Small Blacks South #2East Tamaki Rugby Club CANCELLED26 April6-7pm
Small Blacks East #2College Rifles Rugby Club26 April6-7pm
Small Blacks Central #2Carlton Juniors Rugby Club27 April6-7pm
Small Blacks West #2 (NEW DATE)Waitakere City Rugby Club4 May6-7:30pm
Small Blacks West #3Waitemata Rugby Club15 May6-7pm
Small Blacks South #3Papatoetoe Rugby Club16 May6-7pm
Small Blacks East #3University Rugby Club17 May6-7pm
Small Blacks Central #3Eden Rugby Club18 May6-7pm


For further details or any queries, please contact:

Joe Blundell

Club Rugby Manager

027 425 2951

Email: joe.blundell@aucklandrugby.co.nz