I attended the IRANZ Development Coaching Course in 2013. The coaching skills I learned from the IRANZ trainers and the players and coaches that attended provided me with a sound understanding of the key principles of play needed to coach men's and women's club and college rugby.
I enrolled in one of the first two-week, live-in IRANZ courses back in 2002 as a rugby coach of 10 years. Laurie Mains was the facilitator and I worked alongside a number of international coaches and players. I was privileged to spend one whole day with ex All Black Dave Loveridge working on the half back position. There were also a number of other ex All Blacks taking different positions. It was an excellent course and what I took away from it was, as Laurie Mains said to me, “If you think a little change in strategy or tactics might work for you, try it!”
“I support the role IRANZ is performing for NZ rugby. Murray & his team have done an excellent job of accessing so many of the games greatest achievers who wish to share their vast knowledge. Their programmes are carefully designed to address the all important areas; physical, technical, tactical and mental." - Graham Henry All Black Coach 2003 - 2011
IRANZ is located at 154 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
You can contact IRANZ at +64 4 382 9119
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163 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington 6012, New Zealand
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