Spider crawls for 1 v 1 rucks
Use the spider crawl to create better body profiles at the ruck. It keeps the players low and able to drive up as the opposition threats arrive. MORE
Go forward in defence
in Coaching Classroom, Defensive Principles of Play, Lesson Plans
This class will help your players master the basic tactics and skills associated with Go Forward, one of the Defensive Principles of Play. MORE
Tackling cores
in Defence, Rugby drills, Tackling
Better tacklers read and anticipate the attackers’ movements. Improve your players’ anticipation skills by focusing on the ball carrier’s core. MORE
Roundup Rodeo Ep6: Reviewing last week’s pick of the...
in Podcast
Host Phil Llewellyn with guests Paul Shepherd, Alex Field and Russ Bolton review some of the many great podcasts and webinars from the last week. The team pick out the key takeaways from each episode and how to use it on the pitch, at all the levels of the game. Richard Cheetham on embedding learning... MORE
Rugby and return to play
As lockdown restrictions are gradually loosened, we consider the most appropriate responses as coaches. MORE
Space, players and time – how and why small...
This is a SHOTGUN webinar where we give you both barrels in 30 minutes. Dan Cottrell hosts Ged Hall, an experienced coach at grassroots and development level, as he gives us the real reasons to think about space, players and time in training. Don't just adjust them because you "think" it adds development. Learn why, learn how and learn when. MORE
Slide and hammer defence
in Defence, Rugby drills, Small-sided games
Encourage all the best attributes in a good defensive line with this game of slide and hammer. It will improve your teams’ line speed and cohesiveness. MORE
Gain Possession
in Attacking Principles of Play, Lesson Plans
This class will help your players master the basic tactics and skills associated with Gain Possession, one of the Attacking Principles of Play. MORE
RCW’s Haunted House: Episode 3
in Podcast
The three unsuspecting coaches, Andy Stevens, Nathan Gosling and Jess Bunyard were invited to enter the Haunted House. I led each one into a room where they faced a terrifying rugby scenario. Each one was challenged to find a coaching solution. On the spot, no preparation and no get out clauses. Sink or swim. The other two coaches listened on, and at the end of the solution offered alternative views. One acts as the Devil's Advocate, offering a completely different angle to the first two MORE
Out of the blocks
in Defence, Rugby drills
Organisation and line speed are the foundations of an offensive defence. This activity develops the lines of running, communication and speed to put pressure on the attack. MORE
