The distinction between ‘Rugby Union’ and ‘Rugby League’ is one that has created a fair amount of confusion over the years. In this section, we will give you more information about the inception of the two codes and their differences. The debate over how different they are, whether they are reconcilable and which is better […]
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Kicking in rugby can be used as a defensive or an attacking tactic, depending on the situation. It is a good way to clear the danger if the team is under pressure. However, with a good kick over the top of the opposition they can be the team under pressure. We explain seven different kicking
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The scrum is used to restart play if the ball has been knocked on or gone forwards in some way if the ball fails to come out of a ruck or maul and also for an accidental offside. The following practice drills build up the scrum starting the front row only and adding players until
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The maul is often used when a team needs to regain control of the ball, or because the opposition has partially stopped the attack. A maul is also used to unsettle the defence, but it is important to keep the ball moving. The following drills help develop team mauling skills. Rip The Ball Explanation: This
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A ruck occurs when the ball is on the ground and at least one player from each side is in physical contact with the ball between them. It is a technique used to get or keep possession of the ball after a player has been tackled in open play. The following rugby drills build up
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Warm-Up Drill 1 This rugby drill can be used either as a warm-up or to improve fitness. Players pass the ball whilst moving continually to a cone and back again. Accurate passing is important for this drill. This warm-up drill is mainly used to warm up the arms, hands, and passes. Key points – It
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A line-out occurs when the ball goes out of play. The following drills and practices help a team develop skills to win the lineout including lifting where safety is essential. Basic Lineout with Drive This drill shows two options for practising a lineout, a quick pass to the second man and a catch and drive.
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Rugby footwork and agility drills demonstrate how to develop skills to sidestep, swerve, spin and offload the ball with the aim of avoiding tackles and keeping the ball moving. By practising the footwork skills repeatedly in isolation or as part of a practice drill then eventually the movements become automatic and emerge naturally in a
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Rugby drills introduce players to tackling and gradually build confidence. Beginners start with learning the basic techniques by doing a slow-motion tackle from the knees. This is progressed to tackling on one knee, then standing through to one v one full-contact tackling practices. Side Tackle on Knees This is the most basic tackling drill which
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Here we demonstrate a number of Rugby passing drills starting with a basic pass and progressing to more advanced drills involving loops and scissor movements. Basic Pass This drill explains the very basics of passing. Being able to deliver consistent and accurate passes is an essential skill all rugby players need. The lateral pass is
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