Turn your winger into the inside full back
in Attack
Players like Chris Ashton have shown that wingers can come into the line from the blindside and cause havoc. Here’s how to exploit the “inside full back”. MORE
Introducing the blitz
You might be coaching your team the blitz for the first time or reintroducing it. Here's how I have introduced my system of the blitz to teams. MORE
Why four strike moves is enough
in Attack, Rugby coaching
Make best use of the backs in matches – concentrate your training on good skills and fast reactions. MORE
Wet/dry continuity game
in Rugby drills, Tactics
Develop your players’ understanding on when to offload and when to go to ground, present and clear the threats, depending on the weather conditions. Train contact techniques for both wet and dry days, whatever the training weather. MORE
Know their kicking game: boxes and bombs
By reading their specific kicking cues, your players can be in position to receive different types of kick. Know the signs for high ball kicks from their 9 or 10 and be ready to counter. MORE
How to second-guess and nullify their kicking game
How often do we see the best full backs in the world seem to be in the right place at the right time to receive kicks? In this series on reading the opposition kicking game, I start with good set-ups. MORE
VIDEO: Drills to develop plays off the touchline: Option...
in Attack, Rugby coaching videos
If you are going to play with width, then you are find yourself playing from a ruck which starts on the touchline. This can be easy to defend, so you need to develop tactics to outwit the opposition. Here's an option from quick ball, using forwards. MORE
Sevens: Pass and follow into the pocket
in Attack, Touch, Tag & Sevens
Use this activity as part of your sevens tournament warm-up or to develop your players awareness of passing and then supporting the pass. Also good for general handling too. The ball carrier must engage the defence first by running forward, then passing. Once he’s passed the ball, he should drop in behind the receiver (“into... MORE
The “Slider” backs move: Scrum wide strike option
in Attack, Backs moves
This is an exciting play from a scrum with multiple options. It tests the opposition with an unusual starting positioning, which forces them to make defensive reads at the line. MORE
How top defenders do more
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
