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How To Guides, Tips & Advice
For Jobs In Rugby Union & Rugby League

Everything we’ve put together to help you find, apply for and build a career in rugby – from applying for your first job, to coaching, to performance analysis, to working in a rugby charity or not-for-profit. Pick a guide below to get started.

4 How-To guides
Union + League both codes
Worldwide coverage

Guide 1 of 4

Applying for rugby jobs

1

‘How to’ Apply for Rugby Jobs & Rugby Vacancies

ApplicationsGetting Started

A simple step-by-step walkthrough of applying for any job listed on RugbyJobs.com – from finding the Search Jobs button through to submitting your cover letter and CV, plus what to expect if an employer’s own site handles the application.

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Guide 2 of 4

Becoming a rugby coach

2

‘How to’ Become a Rugby Coach & Find Rugby Coaching Jobs

CoachingUnion & League20+ Countries

How the World Rugby coaching framework works, the badges and qualifications you need in both rugby union and rugby league across the world’s top 20 nations, and how to actually land a paid coaching job.

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Guide 3 of 4

Becoming a rugby performance analyst

3

‘How to’ Become a Rugby Performance Analyst

Performance AnalysisUnion & League20+ Countries

The degrees and short courses (union and league, ranked across the world’s top 20 nations), the software you must know, the accreditation that matters, and how to land your first pitch-side role – anywhere in the world.

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Guide 4 of 4

Working in a rugby charity or not-for-profit

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‘How to’ Get a Job in a Rugby Charity or Not-for-Profit

Charity & Not-for-ProfitGlobal7+ Organisations

A global guide to breaking into rugby’s charity sector – child & youth development, disability support, player welfare and benevolent funds – covering real organisations, real roles and internships, and how to actually get hired.

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