World Rugby To Host Seminar On Coaching, Medical Care, Officiating In Abuja

World Rugby in collaboration with the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), have perfected plans to host a specialised seminar on coaching, medical care, and match officiating in Abuja.

The event, which aims to strengthen the technical and administrative aspects of rugby in Nigeria, will run from October 1st to 5th, 2024 and will bring together both key stakeholders and educators from World Rugby and Rugby Africa.

The seminar will kick off with participant arrivals on Monday, September 30th, and officially begins on Tuesday, October 1st.

Over the first three days of the seminar, participants will engage in an intensive curriculum covering vital areas such as medical treatment for rugby injuries, advanced coaching techniques, match officiating protocols, and strength & conditioning (S&C). These sessions aim to improve the participants’ technical know-how and overall understanding of the sport.

On October 4th, the focus will shift to medical communication and player welfare standards (PWSG), critical topics that address the safety and well-being of athletes. Alongside these discussions, technical training will be held to refine key skills, including 1v1 feedback, breakdowns, and tackling strategies—fundamental components of high-level rugby performance.

NRFF Secretary Oludare Davies while speaking ahead of the event, underscoring the federation’s commitment to elevating rugby in Nigeria.

“This training is not only important but essential for the development of rugby across every corner of the country. By improving our technical and coaching capabilities, we are laying the groundwork for future success,” he stated. “I’m thrilled with the enthusiastic response and the eagerness shown by participants to learn the fundamentals and more advanced aspects of the game.”

With this seminar, World Rugby and the NRFF are working hand-in-hand to enhance the sport’s infrastructure in Nigeria, ensuring that both athletes and officials are better equipped to perform at national and international levels. The event is set to be a key milestone in the ongoing development of rugby in the country.