Registration Open For New “Level Up” Player Workshop Series

Registration is now open for the IRFU’s new online Level Up workshop series for players:

“Developing Positional Understanding Through Watching Rugby.”

The series is suitable for players of a wide range of ages and abilities and kicks off Tuesday January 26^th to help players develop their game by taking a fresh look at how they watch rugby.

Each workshop will focus on a different aspect of positional play by analysing footage from age-grade, amateur, academy and professional rugby. The series will conclude with a look at unit skills for both backs and forwards,

Sessions will be led by coach and player development staff from all four provinces with added insight from coaches, referees and elite players.

Each workshop is online and 30 minutes in length. All feature a Q&A section where attendees can have their own questions answered.

Level Up Workshop Series: “Developing Positional Understanding Through Watching Rugby”

Position Workshops

Tuesday January 26th	Half Backs with Kieran Hallett, Fiach O’Loughlin, Ellen Murphy, Larissa Muldoon and Frank Murphy.	Register For Half Backs Workshop
Wednesday January 27th	Centres with Noel O’Meara, Gavin Foley, Enya Breen, Damien McCabe and Andrew Brace.	Register For Centres Workshop
Thursday January 28th	Second Rows with Declan O’Brien, Owen Mullowney, Aoife McDermott, Ben Armstrong and Sean Gallagher.	Register For Second Rows Workshop
Friday January 29th	Front Rows with Kenny Knaggs, Conor Galvin, Chloe Pearse, Marcus Hanan and Andrew Brace.	Register For Front Rows Workshop
Monday February 1st	Back Rows	Register For Back Rows Workshop
Tuesday February 2nd	Back Three	Register For Back Three Workshop

Unit Workshops:

Wednesday February 3rd	Backline Attack & Defence	Register For Backline Attack & Defence Workshop
Thursday February 4th	Scrum & Lineout	Register For Scrum & Lineout Workshop

Speaking about the series, IRFU Participation Rugby Operations Manager David Keane said:

“The reality of our current environment is that for the vast majority of players and coaches, the only rugby matches they are getting to see at the moment are on television.

“This is designed to engage directly with players and bring their development back into focus.

“The fact that each workshop is tailored to a different playing position will also make it more relevant.”

IRFU Children & Youth Development Manager Colm Finnegan said:

“This series will be of benefit to players of all ages and abilities in helping them look at game understanding and what makes players stand out in their position.

“Staff from the four provinces have come together with players, coaches and referees to share their expertise and insight with the help of presentations and footage to make it easier for players to look at rugby in a new way.”