Coaching & Resources
The HKRU strives to have a world class coach education and development program. We deliver World Rugby coaching courses from Level 1 through to Level 3, as well as courses for Strength and Conditioning courses. In addition to World Rugby courses, we also run our own bespoke courses and coach development workshops to cater for the unique needs of our community.
The HKRU Coach Education department has developed a strong relationship with World Rugby in Asia and hosts many regional courses bringing in participants from all around the region to further develop their skills in coaching, educating, and mentoring.
Please click on the links below for details of HKRU coaching and refereeing resources, course dates, pre-course learning and links to World Rugby Resources.
The HKRU is a centre of rugby education in Asia, aiming to be a leader in coach and referee development. We also send many coaches, referees and educators to work in countries around the region to spread good practice and the latest training methods. Watch the video below to see more!
Steve has been working with the HKRU since 2008, having previously spent 3 years working for the RFU in England. In his time in Hong Kong he has coached at all levels of club rugby, from the Premiership down to Under 5's. He has also coached at almost every level of the national structure having worked both the men's and women's 15's and 7's from Under 14 to the senior teams. However, his passion has always been in Coach Education. Steve has worked hard to expand his skills as a Coach Educator and develop a unique Hong Kong model. This has led to him and his ideas being in demand around the Asia region.
A former player, who represented Hong Kong at "A" squad level, Steve is also interested in learning from a variety of other sports and regularly attends Muay Thai and yoga to improve his physical and mental fitness and gain more understanding of the learning process.
Candy has been working with HKRU since 2019 after her retirement of 6-years full-time elite athlete in Hong Kong Sports Institute. She is responsible for the management and implement of youth players development and transition program - boys and girls National Age Grade programs (NAG) and Emerging Talent Program (ETP).
Candy has developed through the HKRU player pathway from Youth Summer Course to Academy and to the National XVs and VIIs Programs. She took part in 2 Asian Games and has a bronze medal from the 2009 East Asian Games.
During her professional sports career, she has involved in rugby coaching at different schools, mini and youth rugby clubs and Girls NAG and Girls U18 representative team. This valuable experience has enriched her knowledge of player development as well as enhanced communication skills with students and parents.
Candy graduated from the Bachelor of Health Education in the Education University of HK and Master of Education (Physical Education and Sports Science) in The Chinese University of HK. She shows great passion in empowering young players to meet their fullest potentials and hopes to contribute her knowledge and experience to sport development in Hong Kong.
The below diagram illustrates the Coach Education Pathway. For more information on our coaching courses, check out the courses page here.
