EXPERT SESSIONS AND ADVICE FROM QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED GRASSROOTS RUGBY COACHES
A simple calculation is required to work out whether you should attack the blindside. If your numbers are greater than the defence, then it is worth exploiting. If there is space wide out, the option is to attack the openside. MORE
This rugby coaching video clip shows a continuous counter-rucking rugby drill in which two defenders look to counter-ruck against the opposition's primary support. MORE
This rugby coaching video clip shows a rugby drill in which five players line up at the start of the channel, ready to create three continuous breakdowns down the channel. On completion of the tackle, the tackler must get to his feet and contest for the ball. MORE
This rugby coaching video clip, from the Everything You Need to Know for Coaching Rugby DVD, demonstrates how to attack from a ruck situation. MORE
If your rugby team is up against a side that mauls well, it needs to know how to defend against the opponents. Players can only do this if they have practised attacking mauls in training. Use this rugby coaching session to help. MORE
A rucking grid creates various challenges for the players to react to. It helps them concentrate on how to arrive "through the gate" and make a difference at the ruck. MORE
Defending close to the ruck requires organisation. Since you are likely to have different players in position at each ruck, it is always worthwhile reminding your players of their roles. MORE
This rugby coaching session is about winning quick ruck by committing only one player to the breakdown. It is important that players use a combination of good ball placement and strong, dynamic body positions to provide clean ball for the support players. MORE
This move, requiring quick thinking players, works best from a slow ruck (it can be effective off quick ruck ball too). MORE
Safe rucking equals good rucking. This rugby drill session helps players get the idea that arriving at the ruck with a good body position will give them more power at the contact and will keep them on their feet. This low to high movement is like a plane taking off. MORE
