5 steps to perfect contact
Taking the ball into contact is unique to rugby, as are the skills and mentality required to succeed at it. So introduce contact sessions early to your players to help them assimilate the concept over time. MORE
Quick feet, head in | Great for developing tacklers
in Rugby drills, Tackling
Players may need to react quickly to decide who and how to tackle. Get them switched on with this drill, which teaches them to put their head in the right place when making tackles – on both sides. MORE
Drive low, drive through
in Rucking & Mauling, Rugby drills
Dominating the contact area will put your team on the front foot. So use this session to get your players into better body positions, so they can drive through contact and still stay on their feet. MORE
What are the new skills for under 10s
in Rugby drills
New skills Full tackle (completing the tackle) 1 v 1 ruck 2 v 1 and 2 v 2 mauls (RFU rules) Tackle jackle (stealing the ball from the tackled players before a ruck is formed) Body position into contact to avoid a maul Scrum profiles Core skills from U9s rugby Ball placement Short passing Passing... MORE
Learn to pick and support
in Rugby drills
Develop your players’ ability to get into the best positions to support the ball carrier. They have to react to the speed of the ball carrier and his likely pass, so good communication is imperative. MORE
Your approach to coaching under 10s for the first...
in Tips
Rucking is the main new skill for the players at under 10s and it will one v one. MORE
Get organised with Russian dolls
in Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
Don’t be deceived – this handling exercise looks simple but will quickly turn to chaos! It will get players thinking, talking and organising as they need to problem-solve whilst retaining the accuracy of their skills MORE
What are the new skills for U9s
in Rugby drills
The main new areas at under 9s are: Attack: Simple decision making, to help players develop a pass before contact. MORE
A guide to coaching U9s rugby for the first...
in Rugby drills
This is a defining season for players because they will start doing “contact” for the first time. MORE
Junior game for kick off receipts
in Kicking & Catching, Rugby drills
Being accurate with your ball receipt at kick-offs and drop-outs will consolidate your game. So help your players develop their catching, realignment and passing skills with this simple activity. MORE
