Hampshire RFU Conference 2026
A new and exciting conference for coaching, safeguarding, player welfare and youth rugby!
Key Information
Date: Sunday 5 July 2026
Start time: Arrival from 8.45am/9.00am start
End time: Approximately 3.30pm
Venue: SO40 8GF – Totton College, Calmore Road Entrance, Totton, Southampton
Includes: lunch & refreshments throughout the day.
Pricing & Booking
FREE to Club Coaching Coordinators, CSO’s, RSL’s and Mini/Youth Chairs. These golden roles will be contacted directly with booking details.
All other coaches and volunteers: £65 per person
Book here as an individual
Club multi-delegate booking discount
5-9 places: 5% discount per place (£61.25pp)
10+ places: 10% discount per place (£58.50)
Book here for multi-delegate discount
Clothing
If you wish to order Hampshire RFU Conference branded clothing or accessories you can do so via this link. All orders can be collected from the registration station on the morning of the conference. Deadline for orders 1st June 2026.
Keynote Speaker – Nigel Redman
Nigel Redman, England Rugby’s Director of Team Performance, is delivering the morning keynote framing the importance of succession, both on and off the pitch: Succession: The Eight Attributes of an England Head Coach
Specific Coaching, Rugby Safe, Safeguarding and Youth Chair sessions including:
- Le Plaisir du Mouvement – Discover how Le Plaisir du Mouvement lies at the heart of rugby, with a dedicated session exploring how joy, flow, and embodied play unlock creativity, connection, and performance on the pitch.
- Inclusive Rugby Practice – practical session equips youth coaches, safeguarding teams and club leaders with the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver inclusive rugby, combining SEND fundamentals, real‑world scenarios, safeguarding insight, and on‑field adaptations that enable every young player to participate and thrive.
- Rethinking Pre-season – This preseason training session reimagines conditioning without bronchos or burpees, focusing instead on rugby‑specific movement, game‑based fitness, and enjoyable intensity that builds resilience, skill, and confidence for the season ahead.
