Catching and timing

in Core skills, Scrums & Lineouts

Winning a ball in the lineout isn’t simply a matter of a jump off the ground and a catch. MORE

Clearing the low rucker without a croc roll

in Contact, Defence

The defender who’s very low and over the ball at the tackle area is very difficult to remove. If you decide not to coach the “croc roll”, what are your alternatives. MORE

Try scoring and support course

in Attack, Rugby drills

This fun session will challenge your players to execute their evasion, defensive and support skills finishing with a try. Good for all levels, as a session energiser or a skills workout. MORE

Kick-catch warm up and pressure

in Kicking & Catching, Rugby drills

Use this session work on your players’ ability to catch a kick and play away from the catch quickly. It’s a good all-round warm-up session as part of your unit skills. MORE

Side-on tackling squares

in Tackling

Work on the players footwork and grip in a low impact environment to develop realistic side-on tackling skills. Then add in recovery skills so players bounce back into the game. A side-on tackle needs a good grip and keeping the “wheels turning”. That means, once the impact is made, the tackler has use his feet to drive the ball carrier over so he can recover quickly. MORE

Tackling in the drift and putting in the plug

in Defence, Rugby drills, Tackling

Develop the sorts of tackles and positioning needed to cover attacks when they start to overload one side of the ruck. This session builds up the scenarios they might face. MORE

VIDEO: Tackle, jackle, roll

in Rugby coaching videos, Rugby drills, Tackling

Develop players’ skills around the tackle and post-tackle situation. The tackler makes the tackle and then rolls out quickly. The ball carrier aims to present the ball well to prevent the steal (jackle). MORE

VIDEO: Fending fast

in Contact, Passing & Handling, Rugby coaching videos, Rugby drills

Get your players to work on their fending skills to maintain ball security and still be able to manipulate the ball in contact. They will have to hand-off fast and offload the ball quickly in this activity. MORE

VIDEO: Scoring tries – lots of ways to gather...

in Attack, Rugby coaching videos, Rugby drills

Don’t ignore practising the skill of scoring tries in training, and from unusual methods. This fun activity will boost your match-winning ability and is an ideal way to finish your session. MORE

Perfect ball presentation

in Contact, Core skills

Quick ruck ball starts with flawless presentation. In the latest in our technical series, we explain how to ensure your players are spot on with their technique so that the 9 gets the ball on a plate… MORE