Don’t get fooled by the fourth principle of attacking...
Last week, we looked at the third principle of attacking rugby, which is support. It comes after gain possession and go forward. MORE
How hard do you work your team on the...
The first two principles of attacking rugby are: Gain possession Go forward The third principle is Support. That means plenty of different things, depending on the relationship of the supporting player to the ball carrier. And then, the relationship of the ball carrier to the defence. MORE
Score more tries! Plays, activities, games
How do you help your team score more tries? Of course, you will be working on the attacking basics of catch, pass, support and go-forward. So, let’s build training around that, and then finish with tactical plays that tie these all together. MORE
Scrum session ideas to keep training fresh
in Rugby drills
Keep your scrummaging sessions fresh so your forwards are engaged and challenged. Focus on the basics, and also what happens next. Scrums don’t just happen in isolation, so the more you can mix up dynamic scrummaging activities with post-scrum exercises, the better. First, warm up with a Body profiling game. It will give you a... MORE
Time for a rugby fitness boost
Players can always be fitter. Even in mid-season, when your team is playing hard rugby every week, you can maintain and improve their edge with well-planned and targeted sessions and advice. MORE
How to plan and execute exits from your 22m...
An exit is a jargon term for a team in possession of the ball leaving their own 22m area. Leaving can be by kicking or running with the ball. MORE
Passing detail into game-like scenarios
in Email Newsletters, Passing & Handling, Rugby drills
How often do you ask your players why they pass? Or why they might use a particular type of pass? You don't need to ask them though. You can create situations to test them to try out different methods, and work out why from there. Essentially, they should pass if it gives the ball to a player in a better position to go forward or retain possession. MORE
Get ready to counter attack
in Email Newsletters, Kicking & Catching, Rugby drills
Counter attack, which is the ability to attack after the opposition attack give up the ball, is one of the best opportunities to score. The opposition are at their most disorganised. MORE
Four fun games for mini tag (and older players...
in Email Newsletters, Mini tag, Small-sided games
Need to inject some new ideas in training. Sometimes the old games have run their course. Well, for the time being anyway. Here are some fun games which are quick to set-up and, with few rules, give the players new challenges. Though they are primarily aimed at mini-tag, you can easily adapt them for older players. I think you find the energy generated quite uplifting. MORE
Tactics for November rugby
When the weather changes, so must our tactics. Generally, whatever part of the world you are in, as the season progresses, the weather does get wetter and colder. Pitches become muddier and the ball more slippery. You and your players need to adjust tactics. MORE
