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
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
4 biggest mistakes in attack
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
Turnover attack
A quickly executed attack from turnover possession causes the opposition problems. This activity focuses on players’ decision making after winning turnover possession. MORE
Blindside mismatches game
in Attack, Rugby drills, Small-sided games, Tactics
Mismatches happen quickly and players need to judge when to go for it and when not to. There’s no better way to create lots of these scenarios than through a game. MORE
Create momentum for a backs attack, with Paul Turner
in Attack, Rugby drills, Tactics
Use this easy to replicate play for under 15 level players and above with forwards and backs combining, to allow momentum for better attacking plays. 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
Miss one, blindside wing insert move
in Attack, Backs moves
Attack wide by holding their midfield defenders to create an extra man on the outside. Ideal from a lineout as well as a scrum, check the detail to make the most of a possible break. MORE
