EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
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
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
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
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
in Contact, Core skills
Add extra bite to your players’ ball-placement technique by giving them these X-factor ideas. Every detail makes a difference to the speed and quality of your possession at the ruck. MORE
in Contact, Core skills, Rucking & Mauling, Rugby drills
Most ball placement drills are carried out without opposition – which isn’t realistic. To ensure your players learn the right shapes, use this low-impact session on the “jack knife” technique. MORE
in Core skills, Defence, Rugby drills, Tackling
Front-on and side-on low tackles can bring down ball carriers quickly. In this tackle template, here's what the defender should do to complete the tackle effectively. MORE
in Core skills, Tackling
If the tackler can win the first part of the impact, they can manipulate the ball carrier – slowing down possession or even winning the ball back. Here are four ways to make a bigger impact… MORE
in Core skills, Tackling
Use these two activities to work on the tackle impact and grip for a front-on and side-on tackle. They’re good exercises to use before more intense tackle work and can form part of your warm-up. MORE
in Rugby drills, Tackling
Get the detail right when coaching skills and everything will fall into place. Let's look at what players should do just before tackling a ball carrier. MORE
