Backs blast

in Attack

Work on the backs’ fitness while working on their running lines and drift defence. It’s competitive and they will make every effort to break the line each time. The session focuses the players on realignment – with the players being dropped out of the line at each phase, there needs to be good communication on who is first receiver and what lines to run. MORE

Support with depth

in Attack, Rugby drills

Encourage support players to keep their depth and width, and get onto the end of a pass from the ball carrier either pre or post contact/tackle. If support players can learn the body language and intentions of their teammates, they can anticipate the best lines to take. MORE

Social distancing practice: Playing wide through kicking to the...

in Attack, Kicking & Catching, Return to play

Playing to the corners is part of a territorial game. Tactically it applies pressure on the opposition, can force turnovers or gain field position as the defence struggles to clear. How does this work and how can we put this into a training session. MORE

Forwards’ position-specific rucking

in Contact, Rucking & Mauling, Rugby coaching, Rugby drills

Here’s how you can mix up your training session when you are working with the forwards to ensure they concentrate on the rucking techniques they are most likely to use. MORE

How top defenders do more

in Defence, Tackling, Tactics

All players can be more effective in the tackle area, but what are the top players doing that your players can also copy and use in games. Here are two ideas to work on in training... MORE

Win the 1 v 1 kick chase

in Kicking & Catching, Rugby drills

Develop the role of the kick-chasing player. Use these exercises to work on how to compete for the ball, make a tackle or guide the catcher out of play. MORE

4 biggest mistakes in attack

in Attack, Tactics

Not making progress in attack? Here are the four biggest mistakes Sean Holley sees in the way teams train and play. It prevents them from creating try-scoring opportunities he explains... MORE

Contact 2 v 1s: the punch ball

in Rugby drills, Tackling

Not all 2 v 1s have the support player in lateral support. Work on the passing and offload options in tight channels, where the ball carrier might take contact and the support punches through. MORE

Defenders one and two must defend front first

in Defence, Tactics

The first two defenders at the edge of the ruck must understand their roles to ensure they don’t get caught out by the running 9 or an inside pass from the opposition 10. MORE

Attacking the coffee table

in Attack, Attack, Rugby drills

Draw in defenders and release attacking options with your 10 putting himself into the best place to deliver the ball. It’s a coffee table shape. Use this exercise to develop these possibilities. MORE