Rugby drills

Use this running circuit rugby coaching drill to develop speed and agility skills.

Rugby MAX 2 Backs Moves See the diagram for the suggested starting positions. 10 moves forward carrying the ball. 11 provides a decoy run. 10 passes behind 11 to 12, 12 advances onto the ball. 12 and 13 run a dummy switch. 12 passes to 15, who advances unto the ball at an angle. 14 provides support to 15.

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Rugby Dummy Switch Behind (DSB) Backs Moves 10 advances with the ball, running slightly inwards. 10 changes the angle of their run, towards the first post. 12 runs across 10 on a dummy switch. 10 fakes a pass to 12, but keeps going. 13 runs parallel to 12. 11 runs across and behind 13. 10 passes to 11, the ball should

Once you've learned the basics of rugby, anything seems possible on the field. All you can imagine is breaking through a big tackle, hitting the game-winning kick, or crushing an opponent right as they catch the ball, but your skills can't...

Rugby 2 v 2 Box Sevens Tell your players the following...... Whichever group of 2 is given the ball becomes the attack, and should attack upon receiving the ball. The opposite group of 2 becomes the defence, and should defend right away. The object of the exercise is for the defence to turn the ball, and for the

Challenge your young rugby players with this fun coaching drill to develop their passing and handling skills. It's ideal for players aged 5 to 8 years.

Rugby Tackle Challenge Sevens The exercise stand clockwise, with the first player going from the bottom left cone. The defender must tackle that player to the ground. As soon as that tackle is complete, the attacker quickly clears the area, and the defenders gets to their feet. The next attack goes right away. This

Developing the tunnel drill, the pairs exercise requires the supporting player to time their runs, plus provides a moving target for the first passer.

This back row move is best from a scrum near the opposition’s line, between 15m in from the left-hand touchline and 10m to the right of the posts.