Sharp work from the IRFU

http://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/sixnations/2012/0320/sixnations_ireland_scrum.html

what an excellent piece of forward thinking by the big wigs at irish rugby.

and only took them a decade or so to come up with the idea

steaks and claret all round job done for another decade

:clap: :lol:

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A pisstake surely ?

Somebody fire off an application letter there.

Somebody needs to send in an application for that.

Strong knowledge of pushing and shoving required,

Sharp work from Julo

I think Bandage should be the forums choice for this job.

I’ve propped up many a bar in my time, and have extensive experience dealing with hookers

Brian Kennedy is the man for the job.

If its just about Hookers then we’ll be sending Thrawneen in.

It comprises four provincial branches Connacht, Leinster, Munster and Ulster, as well as being the national governing body. The IRFU has recently established a High Performance Scrum Programme and wishes to invite applications for the position of High Performance (HP) Scrum Coach to lead and manage this programme.
The Role
Reporting to the IRFU Director of Rugby, the HP Scrum Coach, in conjunction with the High Performance Manager, will be responsible for the implementation and management of the programme in the National Academy structures in the four provinces and to the national and provincial age grade representative team structures.
(National and senior provincial teams will maintain existing coaching arrangements).
The Candidate
The successful candidate will have:
? Expert knowledge in the area of scrummaging and a proven track record of achievement in this area.
? An IRFU / IRB or related union coaching accreditation.
? The ability to plan, communicate, research and constantly evaluate current scrummaging practice in order to achieve excellence and realise the vision.
? A complete and thorough understanding of rugby union and the LTPD pathway.
? Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels across the four provinces.
To Apply
Please forward your Curriculum Vitae with a covering letter of not more than one page highlighting relevant experience recruitment@irfu.ie or alternatively to: Human Resources Department, Irish Rugby Football Union, 10-12 Lansdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
The closing date for applications is 3rd April 2012.
The IRFU is an equal opportunities employer.

Larryduff ticks a lot of those boxes

Surprised the closing date isn’t April 1st.

whats the LTPD pathway?

letting the pack down? for former irish props

lunching thats paid dividends? for alickadoos that want the job

let ten players do it ? for munster men

Learn to post drivel - you’re the man for the job.

:lol: :clap:

Long Term Player Development

best boy in the class :rolleyes:

This is a job for SS.

larry duff is a fountain of knowledge on all things tight-head scrummaging but says that the loose-head element to the scrum is a different language all together. the role is simply too broad for him