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Director of Rugby
Packages

CB Rugby Coaching is a high-performance rugby development company focused on accelerating player growth through professional-level coaching, position-specific detail, and measurable outcomes.

What We Deliver

Club Identity

  • Define or create the club DNA
  • Coaching curriculum to aid alignment

Game Intelligence

  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Scanning & communication
  • Tactical awareness

Long-Term Growth

  • Improved pathways
  • Coach development
  • International experience

Choose Your Package

Three levels of engagement, from strategic advisory to full Director of Rugby partnership.

Gold

Remote Director of Rugby with periodic on-site support

Full strategic partnership, the complete DOR role at a fraction of a full-time appointment.

€8,000

per season

Rugby Strategy & Identity

  • →Define and implement a clear playing philosophy aligned with the club vision
  • →Long-term performance plan (1–3 years)

Tactical & Game Model Development

  • →Creation of attacking, defensive, and set-piece frameworks
  • →Opposition analysis templates and review processes

Training & Performance Systems

  • →Season and weekly training periodisation
  • →Unit-specific and position-specific development plans
  • →Alignment of physical preparation with rugby demands

Academy & Pathway Structure

  • →Design of academy framework and player pathway
  • →Coach alignment from academy to senior team
  • →Player ID and progression criteria

Coaching & Staffing Support

  • →Provision and oversight of a Head Coach (where required)
  • →Mentoring and upskilling of club coaches
  • →Recruitment support for coaching and performance staff

Leadership & Governance

  • →Regular meetings with club leadership
  • →KPIs for coaches, teams, and programmes
  • →Budget-aware planning and resource allocation

On-Site Support

  • →Periodic visits (subject to availability and scheduling)
  • →In-person coaching, workshops, and match reviews

Communication

  • →Weekly structured online meetings
  • →Ongoing remote support (video, phone, messaging)
  • →Shared planning and review documents

Silver

Remote Performance Consultant / Senior Rugby Advisor

Performance and coaching framework support, improving on-field performance and coaching alignment without full DOR responsibility.

€5,000

per season

Game Model & Tactical Support

  • →Development of team game model
  • →Tactical frameworks for attack, defence, and set-piece

Training Design

  • →Seasonal and weekly training structures
  • →Drill design aligned to game principles

Coach Development

  • →Mentoring of Head Coach and assistants
  • →Coach review and feedback process

Performance Reviews

  • →Match review frameworks
  • →Opposition analysis guidance

Pathway Input (Light)

  • →Alignment principles for academy/senior transition
  • →Player development guidelines

Communication

  • →Bi-weekly online meetings
  • →Remote review of training and matches
  • →Limited availability for ad-hoc support

Bronze

Strategic Rugby Advisor

Advisory and planning support, designed for clubs seeking expert input without ongoing operational involvement.

€2,500

per season

Key Deliverables

  • →Initial review of current programme
  • →Written recommendations on structure, game model, and priorities
  • →Sample training plans and tactical templates
  • →Season planning guidance

Consultation & Communication

  • →Monthly online advisory session
  • →Q&A support for Head Coach or club leadership
  • →Monthly online meeting
  • →Email support for agreed topics

Payment Plans

Gold

50% payable upon contract signing and before work commences. The remaining 50% payable at an agreed mid-season point.

Silver

50% payable upon contract signing. The remaining 50% payable mid-season, or if preferred, split into agreed instalments across the season.

Bronze

Payable in full prior to the commencement of work.

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