COACHING
register now
To coach Rugby in Canada, you need to be registered. Registration is important – if you are not registered, you don’t have insurance.
Once you are a registered Member, you become insured and covered under Rugby Canada’s Insurance Policy for the season. You can register as a New Member or Returning Member – follow the relevant steps below:
become a coach
Coaching is one of the most rewarding roles within our sport. It takes passion and dedication. There are many benefits to becoming a qualified Rugby coach. It is a great way to stay involved in the sport after retiring. Coaching is also the perfect way to give back to the sport and inspire the next generation of players.
If you want to become a Rugby coach in British Columbia, follow the steps outlined below.
Step 1: Start Online
There are a couple of online modules you need to complete before taking your Level 1 or Level 2 Coaching Course.
- Sign up for a FREE World Rugby Passport
- Complete the Rugby Ready Online Module
- Complete the Concussion Management Module
- Complete the Laws of the Game exam
- Complete the NCCP Making Ethical Decisions Online Exam
You should also sign up for the NCCP Locker.
Important: At the end of each module, make sure you save your certificates as PDF Files. Then you can upload them to your Rugby Canada Training profile you created in Step 1.
HANDY HINT: The World Rugby Coaching Website is packed full of useful information, resources, videos and more to help build your skills and knowledge. Make sure to Bookmark it!
Step 2: Create a Profile
Create a coaching profile with Rugby Canada Breakdown here.
To enroll in Rugby Canada development sessions/courses, you will be charged a one-time fee of $25.00. This fee contributes directly towards subsidising transportation costs for course facilitators and sustaining our community development model.
Important: Registering to the Rugby Canada Breakdown does not mean a coach is registered and insured under the Rugby Canada Membership and Insurance Policy. This is explained further in Step 4.
Step 3: Find a Course
Now you are ready to choose your coaching course! Pick the course that is right for you from the following options.
- Introductory & Mini Rugby Coaching (World Rugby Level 1)
- Competitive Rugby Coaching (World Rugby Level 2)
Step 4: Register
If you want to work as a Rugby coach in British Columbia, you must register and pay the appropriate Membership fee.
Registering with Rugby Canada to complete a coaching course DOES NOT mean you are registered to work as one.
Once you are registered to work as a Rugby coach, you can look for coaching vacancies at Clubs, Regions, or Provincial Unions.
Step 5: Keep Updated
Every year, Coaches need to ensure they complete certain certificates to stay registered:
Coaches must regularly check in with their NCCP Locker Account and work towards maintaining their status by earning PD Points.
coach RESOURCES
tackle ready/contact confident
Tackle Ready focuses on the 5 stages of the tackle with a focus on the tackler and Contact Confident looks at falling and landing and some neck specific exercises – click the links to view more.
tackle smart
Tackle SMART is a professional development course and online resource that will educate both new and experienced community and high school Rugby Coaches on current tackle laws, techniques, and progressions as well as help Coaches working with athletes who are new to contact.
video resources
The BC Rugby Education YouTube Channel focuses on the development of Coaching and Officials, and features videos highlighting key areas for tactical and technical development. Click on the link below to access.
gerald mcgavin coaching award
about the award
The Gerald McGavin Coaching Award, administered in partnership between BC Rugby and the Canadian Rugby Foundation, recognises Rugby Coaches from British Columbia who play a significant role in shaping young athletes both on and off the field.
Gerald McGavin is a former BC athlete who represented his province against world-renowned sides including the Barbarians, Australia, British & Irish Lions, and New Zealand Universities. Now a Member of both the Order of Canada and Order of BC, McGavin created the Award because of his love for the sport and to acknowledge the role Rugby played in shaping his life.
Click below to read the Selection Criteria.
past recipients
- 2024: John Mergui and Darcy Patterson
- 2023: Not awarded
- 2022: Not awarded
- 2021: Not awarded
- 2020: Not awarded
- 2019: Not awarded
- 2018: Not awarded
- 2017: Mike Jamieson and Pamela Hadikin
- 2016: Not awarded
- 2015: Curry Hitchborn
- 2014: Shane Thompson and Ken Goodland
- 2013: Not awarded
- 2012: Rameses Langston
- 2011: Not awarded
- 2010: Jeff Williams and Martin Jones
- 2009: Jason Young
- 2008: Adam Roberts
- 2007: Tom Larisch
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2026 BC RUGBY SENIOR CLUB FINALS MAY 9 SOUTH SURREY ATHLETIC PARK
South Coast Senior League
Round 5 match summary
Figtree Kangaroos 10. 10. 70 defeated Helensburgh Tigers 10. 9. 69
A thrilling encounter saw the Roos come from behind to secure a crucial 1 point victory. Down by 12 points at halftime, captain Jake Morrison sparked the comeback with a brilliant individual goal in the late in the 3rd quarter. Young gun winger Tommy Chen sealed the win with a spectacular off-the-ground finish in the dying minutes. The defensive effort from Mike Stevens and Danny Walsh was outstanding, making crucial tackles when it mattered most.
Best Players: J. Morrison (c), T. Chen, M. Stevens, D. Walsh, S. Parker
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Contact us
Any questions about the club can be directed to the following committee members who will be able to assist you with any enquiries.
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