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Small Blacks Course

This course is compulsory for all coaches and assistants from Year 1 - Year 8.

It includes a series of introductory modules that emphasise creating an environment of skill-development and fun. User-friendly coaching handbooks and resources are issued free to all coaches who attend the course.

Attendance is compulsory each year for registration as a Small Blacks coach. Coaches must complete:

  • Coaching Small Blacks Module and the relevant modules from:
    • Beginning Rugby Course: for Year 1 and 2 coaches,
    • Learning Rugby Course: for Year 3, 4 and 5 coaches,
    • Playing Rugby Course: for Year 6, 7 and 8 coaches

Our junior club rugby season is just around the corner too and coaches are welcome to complete their annual Small Blacks course requirement at any of the courses located around the region.

Should you wish to attend any of our courses, please make sure you have registered as a coach for the 2024 season here.

Coaches are welcome to complete their annual Small Blacks course requirement at any of the courses located around the region below: 


For more information, please contact [email protected]


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