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Attack v defence: 9v6

Attack v defence: 9v6

Work on your players’ attacking skills, defence connections and conditioning in this continuous game.
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Better ball placement

Better ball placement

Editor Dan Cottrell adds further context to two sessions.
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Using constraints to beat a blitz defence

Using constraints to beat a blitz defence

Develop your players’ skills within a game-realistic context.
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Quick ball placement

Quick ball placement

Allows for quick rucks and chances to attack when the defence is at its most vulnerable. Use this to build up the essential skills.
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Two-plus-one v two

Two-plus-one v two

The solution to this problem may turn into a play. The extra attacker arrives from behind the front line and looks to attack different gaps.
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The evasion hot box

The evasion hot box

Improves footwork and ability to evade contact. Players will need to use their peripheral vision and their ability to see where defenders...
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A more varied ruck training diet

A more varied ruck training diet

Reflections on officiating U15 rugby highlight the importance of targeted ruck training for positional development.
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Myths of speed training

Myths of speed training

Isaac Leung, of Athletic Skills, on developing the pace within your players.
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Rugby Coach Weekly Issue 195

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Rugby Coach Weekly Issue 195
Issue 195 out now:
  • Better ball placement
  • Evading contact
  • Using constraints to beat a blitz defence
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    Get deep! Get deep!

    Get deep! Get deep!

    Editor Dan Cottrell adds further context to two sessions.
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    Ready, steady, attack

    Ready, steady, attack

    The aim is to get your players in place quickly to attack at pace from the next ruck, in this simple to execute realignment activity.
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    Pods attack

    Pods attack

    Create attacking shape, where forwards understand where to run to support the next phase. The groups of forwards are called pods and need ...
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    Drop, gather, attack

    Drop, gather, attack

    Dropped balls or loose kicks mean the ball needs recovering. This session works on the skills and decision-making needed for this situation.
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    Being energised and purposeful

    Being energised and purposeful

    Embrace 2025 with renewed energy and purpose—building connections, sticking to standards, and crafting strong plans.
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    Second touch support

    Second touch support

    The passer is often the closest support player and they can become an extra receiver by changing their running angle. This session helps ...
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    High-ball pressure skills

    High-ball pressure skills

    Editor Dan Cottrell adds further context to two sessions.
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    Creating a positive climate for learning

    Creating a positive climate for learning

    The key to success, on and off the field, comes from the environment that you develop as a coach. Burton RFC’s Harry Titley shares his ...
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    Fielding the high ball

    Fielding the high ball

    The principles of ‘fielding’ include being aware of your support players and then deciding on what to do next. This session builds on those ...
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    Straight lines or angles?

    Straight lines or angles?

    Develop running and passing skills against different defences. Players should run angles at a defensive overload, or straight lines if they ...
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    Coaching safe and creative ways to fall

    Coaching safe and creative ways to fall

    Coach learning researcher and rugby coach DR ANNA STODTER explains how to develop contact confidence at a pace that suits the players in ...
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    Five ways to build players' confidence

    Five ways to build players' confidence

    MASON DAVIES on giving youngsters the tools to learn.
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    Preparing players for larger pitches

    Preparing players for larger pitches

    Field sizes and player numbers increase as you move through age grades – here are tips on maximising the opportunities this presents.
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    Performance feedback to boost development

    Performance feedback to boost development

    In-session feedback is a powerful way to improve development and performance. It’s called augmented feedback and Chris Stabler explains ...
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    Using ruck pads for all the right reasons

    Using ruck pads for all the right reasons

    Dial up the intensity and reduce the physical load? Or go player-to-player? It all depends on what you want to work on and when, says ANDREW...
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    Disrupt opponents with an 'attack dog'

    Disrupt opponents with an 'attack dog'

    Sevens defenders must judge when to cut off the attack’s options and ’go get’ the space. JAMIE BARNWELL, of MLR team FreeJacks, puts this ...

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