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“Elevating the Game for Referees and Coaches” \u2013 A 3-Day Deep Dive into Rugby\u2019s Strategic and Tactical Evolution<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Amsterdam, Netherlands \u2013 March 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the first time ever, Europe\u2019s brightest rugby minds will converge in the Netherlands for the European Rugby Conference 2025<\/strong>, a groundbreaking three-day event set to elevate the game for referees and coaches. Organized by Rugby NL<\/strong>, this elite gathering will run from March 26 to March 28<\/strong>, offering an unrivaled platform for learning, debate, and networking at the highest level of the sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the theme “Mastering Strategy, Leadership, and the Game\u2019s Hidden Battles,”<\/strong> the conference is designed to dissect the finer details of rugby\u2019s ever-evolving landscape\u2014from the art of scrummaging and aerial dominance to the role of referees in shaping modern gameplay. Attendees will gain firsthand insights from some of the sport\u2019s most respected figures, making this a must-attend event for coaches, referees, and rugby decision-makers<\/strong> across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Lineup: Three Days of Expert-Led Rugby Insights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Day 1: March 26 \u2013 “Director of Rugby Role & The Lineout”<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The conference opens with a powerhouse session from Johann van Graan<\/strong>, one of rugby\u2019s top tactical minds, who will break down the essential attributes of a successful Director of Rugby<\/strong>\u2014from player development to long-term strategic vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Van Graan will also dive into the set-piece battle<\/strong>, unlocking the finer points of lineout variations and attacking mauls<\/strong>. Meanwhile, Daan Human<\/strong> will lead an in-depth technical workshop on the art of attacking and defending the maul<\/strong>, showcasing how elite teams turn these moments into match-winning opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Day 2: March 27 \u2013 “Aerial Dominance & Scrummaging in the Modern Game”<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Day two shifts focus to rugby\u2019s most physically contested areas<\/strong>\u2014the high ball and the scrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n