Community Rugby Coaches

Sponsored by SSE (Scottish Southern Electric), the Community Rugby Coach (CRC) is the local face of rugby union.  Working under the strategic direction of an RFU Rugby Development Officer (RDO), these qualified coaches, trained in LTAD, Multiskills and the national curriculum deliver high-quality coaching to over one million participants per season.

The Community Rugby Coach (CRC) is the local face of rugby union. Working under the strategic direction of an RFU Rugby Development Officer (RDO), these qualified coaches, trained in Long Term Athlete Development (LTA), Multiskills and the national curriculum, deliver high-quality coaching to over one million participants per season.

The CRC is a key deliverer to help the sustainability of the game, leading courses for young leaders and foundation level coaches. The Rugby Union Whole Sport Plan Funding from Sport England contributes to this programme, to which many other valuable key partners, add their support to get community coaches on the ground. 

The roll out of the CRC Team is part of the RFU’s drive to provide the best service possible to grass roots rugby union, working strategically with partners in organisations such as clubs, county sports partnerships, local authorities, county rugby unions and school sport partnerships.