Following requests for assistance concerning the comparability of coaching qualifications delivered across the globe, World Rugby is pleased to provide this guidance for use by member Unions.
It is hoped that this guidance and the equivalency tables below will aid Unions when dealing with mobility of coaches and their respective qualifications and also provide a reference point for a coach’s continued development building on collaboration between Unions in recognising qualifications from structures outwith their own.
World Rugby is grateful for the efforts of Stephen Studd and Ben Gittus from EOSE (European Observatoire of Sport and Employment) in compiling this study and resultant findings.
It is recognised by World Rugby that qualifications evolve over time and it is appreciated that the findings of this study are accurate only in relation to the time of release.
Jock Peggie, World Rugby Training Manager
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World Rugby coaching courses equivalency tables
These equivalency tables show which member Unions deliver certified qualifications which are equivalent to the World Rugby coach education qualifications at Levels 2 and 3.
WORLD RUGBY LEVEL 2 COACHING COURSE |
|
Country |
Member Union equivalent |
England, Scotland, Wales |
UKCC Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union |
Ireland |
IRFU Stage 3 Coaching Course - "The Challenger" |
New Zealand |
Developing Coach |
Australia |
Level 2 Accreditation |
France |
Federal Diploma for Coach BFE |
Italy |
Second Level |
South Africa |
Level 2 |
Argentina |
Level 2 |
Canada |
Level 2 |
USA |
Level 2 |
Japan |
Level 2 |
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WORLD RUGBY LEVEL 3 COACHING COURSE |
|
Country |
Member Union equivalent |
England, Scotland, Wales |
UKCC Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Rugby Union |
Ireland |
IRFU Stage 4 Coaching Course - "The Facilitator" |
New Zealand |
Advanced Course plus Game Planning Course |
Australia |
Level 3 Accreditation |
France |
DEJEPS Rugby XV |
Italy |
Third Level |
South Africa |
Level 3 |
Argentina |
Level 3 |
Canada |
Level 3 |
USA |
Level 3 |
Japan |
Level 3 |