Coaching U14s or U16s girls this season: age grade webinar 2026

Wed 8-Jul-2026

20:30 - 21:00

Overview
Speakers

Coaching U14s or U16s girls this season? Get it right from session one

Girls’ rugby needs different thinking — not a different game

The skills, rules, and tactics are the same. But the squad in front of you isn’t. Wide ability gaps, mixed experience, and different motivations mean the way you coach has to adapt.

This webinar gives you a practical framework for coaching Girls U14 and U16 that keeps every player developing and coming back.

30

Thirty minutes. That’s all this takes.

Your time is precious — so we move fast, cover what actually matters, and leave you with tools you can use at your next session. Everything else can be picked up as the season progresses.

What we cover — and when

0–5 min	Why coaching girls rugby is different — and what that means in practice
5–10 min	Managing wide ability gaps — retention, team dynamics, and the buddy system
10–15 min	Skills focus — contact, catch & pass, ball placement, scrum, and lineout
15–20 min	Tactical principles and defence — keeping it simple for 15 players
20–25 min	Season planning, session structure, and the coaching approach that works
25–30 min	Live Q&A — bring your specific challenges Follow-up notes and recording sent to all attendees

Who this webinar is for

Girls U14 coaches

Managing mixed experience levels. No lifting in lineout. Building confidence through contact.

Girls U16 coaches

Lifting now permitted. Wider tactical scope. Keeping experienced and newer players growing together.

Any coach new to girls rugby

Understanding what’s the same, what’s different, and where to focus your energy first.

Pricing

Free for Rugby Coach Weekly subscribers

£15 for non-subscribers

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Free if you are a subscriber. Just click the register button below. £15 if not.

Subscribe today and get this webinar plus weekly coaching support throughout the season.

30 minutes today could save you hours of problems this season.

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Dan Cottrell

Editor - Rugby

Green Star Media Ltd

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