About this episode
Send us a text In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly podcast, Dan Cottrell sits down with Owain Roberts , Coach Education and Development Manager at the NSW Waratahs and a Level 4 coach. Originally from Swansea, Owain’s journey has taken him from Welsh-speaking schools and UK teaching to the heart of Australian rugby. Together, they explore: How formative school and community experiences shaped his approach to coaching Why humility, values, and belonging are central to developing coaches and players The evolution of coach education and the shift from drills to purposeful activity design Insights from his Level 4 research on game-based learning and “play with purpose” The unique challenges and opportunities for rugby in Australia, competing with bigger sports while growing grassroots numbers To find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach Weekly To find out more about our Partner Club offer CLICK HERE Also, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!