Rugby Coach Weekly

by Dan Cottrell

Dan Cottrell and guests discuss all the hot topics in grass roots rugby coaching from managing concussion to dealing with parents.

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Top tips for refereeing age grade rugby for 2026 season

Send us Fan MailRefereeing age-grade rugby is rarely straightforward, particularly when you are also the coach.Dan Cottrell is joined by Advantage Ove...

59m

•Aug 12, 2026

Talent, Pathways and Potential, with Martin Mctaggart

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, Dan Cottrell speaks to Martin McTaggart, RFU Playing Pathways Manager, about the ED...

51m

•Jul 1, 2026

Honesty, Detail and the Art of Coaching the Scrum, with Mark Williams

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dan Cottrell speaks to Mark Williams, head coach of North Division U18s, lead rugby coach at Birkenhead School, a for...

56m

•Jun 24, 2026

50 22 The pros and cons pads, shields and tubes

Send us Fan MailPads, tackle shields and crash mats can be some of the most useful kit in a rugby session, but only when coaches know exactly why they...

•Jun 17, 2026

50 22 Tools for neurodivergent inclusion

Send us Fan MailOne in five players may be neurodivergent, and rugby is often a sport that attracts players who think, learn and experience the world ...

•Jun 10, 2026

50:22 Fault correction and when to say nothing

Send us Fan MailFault correction sits at the heart of coaching, but done poorly it kills flow, confidence and learning. In this episode, Dan Cottrell ...

•May 6, 2026