Who’s the daddy in defence?
in Rugby drills, Tackling, U12+
Challenge your defenders to make crucial tackles by using this “spotlight” exercise. With the rest of the squad watching, there will be no hiding place… MORE
Returning from the sideline
When the ball reaches the flank and a ruck is formed, you might well need your forwards to set up another play coming back the other way. To keep the pressure on, here’s how you should do it… MORE
Should I stay or should I go?
in Defence, Rugby drills
As the attack goes the same way from a ruck, where should the first defenders line up? There are no hard and fast rules, so use this breakdown activity to help them make the right decisions. MORE
Realign to win the gain line
in Attack, Rugby drills
Once you’ve gone to the tackle line with your attack and have won quick ball, you need to be in shape to attack again quickly. Use this low-impact exercise to realign quickly and efficiently. MORE
Develop your kick return
in Attack, Kicking & Catching, Rugby drills
Work on your counter-attack policies for the back three. This activity covers two phases: first, players must find space from the return, then they need to play away from a quick ruck to exploit an overlap. MORE
Christmas chopping – in pairs
in Rugby drills, Tackling
The chop tackle is a great way to put a ball carrier to ground quickly so you can compete for the ball. Use this exercise to improve your low-tackle technique and decision-making in the breakdown area. MORE
Make your 9 a master passer
in Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
The scrum half needs to execute different types of pass in the blink of an eye. So work the three main passes by the 9 in quick rotation – clearance pass, pull back and pass and, finally, a scoot and pass. MORE
3 ways to stop a ball poacher
in Contact, Rugby drills
The best way to stop an opponent stealing your ball is to beat him to the breakdown. But if you do lose the race, use one of these three techniques to thwart him – in and out, scissoring or breaking the pane. We don't endorse the "croc roll" where the player is rolled out. MORE
Attacking in the wet
in Attack, Core skills, Tactics
Practise attacking plays for wet weather so that your players are prepared for rainy match days. Use these two simple plans to attack space and pressurise the opposition in the middle to last third of the pitch. MORE
Ruck decision making like the All Blacks
in Rucking & Mauling, Rugby drills
The All Blacks do this better than anyone – making the right decisions. In this exercise, create dynamic breakdown situations so that players must decide whether to enter the ruck or stay in the line. MORE
