Some dates, times and locations have changed. Please see below for the updated program.

As one of Australia’s premier junior rugby clubs, it’s important for MJRC to continually enhance the experience for our players. In the 2023 season, we’ll be offering additional coaching support for our volunteer parent coaches, and maximise the development of our players. We’ve outlined some of the updates below. PLEASE NOTE that players must be registered prior to participating in development programs.

U8 and U9 – Confidence in Tackle and Rugby Skills Development

Led by Nick Bousie, the club will be holding an 8-week program to teach MJRC players about safe tackling and skills development. This program was run earlier this year and is a great way to introduce the players to contact. U8 will gain confidence in the transition to tackle, and U9 will continue their journey in tackle safety and skill development 

1. Confidence in Tackle held each Thursday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Rawson Oval.
   2nd February
   9th February
   16th February
   23rd February 
   
   
2. Rugby Skills Development held each Thursday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Rawson Oval.
   2nd March
   9th March
   16th March
   23rd March
   
   

U10 – Pathways Program and Confidence in Tackle 

For U10, we will be running the very successful pathways program where players are taken through a step-by-step transition to Junior rugby – on the large field with a 12 a-side game. It’s a very important pathway to the first year of graded teams. We have also added a 4-week Confidence in Tackle Program.

1. MJRC U10 Pathways Program will be held each Tuesday from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at Rawson Oval
   31st January
   7th February
   14th February
   21st February
   28th February 
   
   
2. Confidence in Tackle will be held each Sunday from 8.00am to 9.00am at Rawson Oval
   5th February
   12th February
   19th February
   28th February

U11 – Confidence in Tackle 

Improve your contact, improve your confidence, improve your performance. Run by Nick Bousie.

1. Confidence in Tackle will be held each Sunday from 9.00am to 10.00am at Rawson Oval
   5th February
   12th February
   19th February
   28th February
   
   

U11 and U12 – Pre-season training with Scott Saunders

Led by Scott Saunders, a highly accomplished Rugby coach (and past player), this pre-season program is designed for players to maximise their potential in the upcoming season.

1. Pre-season training held each Tuesday from 5.30pm to 6:30pm at Rawson Oval.
   31st January
   7th February
   14th February
   21st February
   28th February 
   
   

U13, U14, U15 and U16 – Pre-season training with Scott Saunders

Led by Scott Saunders, a highly accomplished Rugby coach (and past player), this pre-season program is designed for players to maximise their potential in the upcoming season.

1. Pre-season training held each Wednesday from 6.00pm to 7.00pm at Rawson Oval.
   1st February
   8th February
   15th February
   22nd February
   1st March
   
   

6 and U7 – Touch Rugby Fundamentals

Nick Bousie will continue to focus on U6 up to, and including, U10. Jono Bowman (Head of Mini’s coaching on the MJRC committee) will be working with Nick for these age groups. Nick will take U6 each week at training to help parents get used to coaching and managing teams as they learn to play touch rugby (no tackling, quality passing, running to space). Parents will continue to coach and manage the kids on weekend games. Nick will also support the U7 coaches during their weekday training to help evolve their catch-pass skills, running into space and overall game awareness. U6 and U7 training will commence in March.