Around the corner and into action
in Attack, Rugby drills
In this attack and defence decision-making challenge, the two groups work on their roles and techniques coming around the corner from a ruck. MORE
Tika-taka rugby: finding space
in Passing & Handling, Small-sided games
Barcelona football team are fantastic to watch in the way they pass the ball quickly to players in space. This style of play does not happen by chance – replicate it in your rugby training. MORE
Roll, present, protect and win
in Rugby drills
Develop your players’ 1 v 1 rucking skills in a low impact environment. This is one of my favourite challenges as a “breakaway” to work on my footwork through the contact. MORE
Counter attack training
Work on the counter-attacking options from kicks with your back three (two wingers and full back) for 10 minutes each session. Aim to move the ball away from trouble, with passing, running or kicks. MORE
VIDEO: Tag and pass race
in Mini tag, Rugby coaching videos, Rugby drills
Use this race to improve passing, the idea that players have to stop after a tag and pass and the role of the support player chasing after the ball carrier to receive a pass after a tag. MORE
Squeeze the receivers
in Contact, Kicking & Catching, Practice plans
A good chase from a kick off can put pressure on the opposition at a crucial moment in the game. Either from the start of a half or when your team has gone a score down, you can squeeze the opposition into a narrow area with few options to break out. This session works on that tactic. MORE
VIDEO: 2 v 4 contact box (includes immediate and...
in Contact, Rugby coaching videos, Rugby drills, Tackling
Develop your attackers' ability to keep possession under extreme pressure in a tackle situation, and your defenders' counter -rucking skills. All this achieved in a tight area, with plenty of opportunities for immediate and delayed feedback MORE
Options open
in Attack, Backs moves, Practice plans
All too often defences can tell exactly where the ball is going and who the strike runner is going to be. “Options open” is all about creating as many realistic attacking options for the passing player and keeping the defence guessing until it’s too late. The patterns are basic and can be achieved by any team. MORE
How do you stop young players bunching around the...
in Mini tag, Rugby coaching, Rugby drills
"There’s not much incentive to be a third receiver. The Law of the Jungle suggests that if you want to touch the ball, you get close to it." MORE
Keep young kids running straight
in Attack, Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
Encourage your players to run straight by changing the way they go about running forward as a line of players. Lots of changes of angle will make them think differently. MORE
