Building a Successful 1st XV Programme - HS with Ben Herring
Recently Ben Herring visited a number high schools to investigate what makes a successful school rugby program and 1st XV side. Every school is different but there were some interesting common themes running through all their programmes,
Part 1. Auckland Grammar School 11:26 Free video
This week we look at Auckland Grammar School one of New Zealand’s most successful rugby schools.
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Part 2. Brisbane Grammar School 10:20 Free video
This video looks at the proud history of Brisbane Grammar School from being the 1st school to play rugby in Queensland to its current highly successful rugby program including 7 past or present Wallaby Captains.
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Part 3. Massey High School 5:34 Free video
Recently TRS rugby manager, Ben Herring visited Massey High School, a co-ed school in West Auckland, New Zealand. Ben met with Brendan Curran (Director of Sport) to see how the school has successfully built their rugby programme.
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Part 4. Epsom Girls Grammar 10:14 Free video
Ben Herring spent some time at Epsom Girls Grammar School in Auckland, New Zealand and spoke with 4 x World Cup Black Fern Emma Jensen who heads their Girls Rugby program.
A fascinating insight into girls rugby at school from one of the world’s best women’s players and definitely worth watching.
Part 5. Sacred Heart College 11:16 Free video
We sit down with Gus Leger from Aucklands Sacred Heart College. Gus gives us insight into how the schools rugby programme has evolved and the constraints and limitations that they have encountered along the way. Enjoy!
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Part 6. Marist College Ashgrove 8:17 Member content
In this video we hear from Jon Fitzgerald, 1st XV head coach at Marist College Ashgrove. Jon gives us some insight into rugby life at this prestigious college. Enjoy!
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Part 7. RGS High Wycombe with Liam Doubler 7:31 Member content
22 teams, 9 old boys playing in Premiership sides! Director of Sport Liam Doubler explains what is behind the school’s success. Enjoy!
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Part 8. Wellington College (UK) 9:04 Free video
In this video we hear from Steve Shortland and Jan Bonney explain their college programme. Enjoy!
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Part 9. Sedbergh School 8:33 Free video
Unbeaten in the 2017/18 Daily Mail Schools Trophy, we headed up to Sedbergh school to find out. Enjoy!
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What are the secrets to rebuilding or building a school or club rugby program? Producer Warren found out in our latest successful school rugby program visit – St Laurence’s College in Brisbane.
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Ex Highlanders, Sunwolves and Otago Rugby Head Coach| Course | Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10 |
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| Duration | 82:15 |
| Topics | Youth Coaching Interviews |
| Applicable to | Coaches Players Others Supporters and fans |
| Languages | English |
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Thomas Fairclough SingaporeConsidering Epsom Girls Grammar is so far behind the 8 ball in womans rugby, kind of a silly place to look for advice. Although EJ is an exceptional player and person.
James Hadley Englandcoach for wellington is not a nice bloke.. had an argument with one of the parents during the game for trying to get his touch judge to be more ‘sceptical’ with where my team had kicked the ball into touch
Sebastian Suarez ArgentinaTraducir… traducir… traducir !!!
Paul Platts New Zealandgreat informative video with the schools principles, with balancing learning, sport and succeeding in life.
Bryan Hudson AustraliaGreat incite into AGS and New Zealand schools rugby. Looking forward to the next episode
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