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Fun Rugby Games

We recommend Fun Rugby Games as a regular part of your coaching program – fun should always be high on your agenda as a coach.

 

Below are some great fun games. They teach kids skills but they’re all about having fun while they learn. With these games in your locker, you can’t be accused of running a boring coaching session.

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3 ways to use dice

3 ways to use dice

Using large foam dice can be a great way to bring in some random elements to training. Not everything is predictable in a game, so try us...
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54321

54321

This Quidditch and multi-directional touch inspired activity gives players an opportunity to work on continuity and support in attack. By...
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Hoop there it is

Hoop there it is

This energetic game uses different scoring zones to work on players’ ability to scan and pass the ball into space. The position of the hi...
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Rugby Tchoukball aka Net threat

Rugby Tchoukball aka Net threat

If you have access to a rebound net or even two, you can use this high energy game to work on awareness, handling and movement.
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Inside out attacking squares

Inside out attacking squares

This is a great game for when you are short of numbers and have a variety of positions at training. Use it to develop catch and pass and ...
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Tired of battles over homework? Use RCW reward charts to ease the pain

Tired of battles over homework? Use RCW reward charts to ease the pain

Reward charts are a tried and tested way to improve behaviour. Not because of the reward. Instead the framework, shared goals and targets...
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Catch me if you can: GAME-ACTIVITIES-GAME

Catch me if you can: GAME-ACTIVITIES-GAME

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3 v 1 v 2 rotations

3 v 1 v 2 rotations

Improve passing accuracy, running and support lines in this busy 3 v 1 v 2 activity. Players will have to keep adjusting their angles and...
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Rugby Coach Weekly Issue 187

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    Fun physical warm ups from French coaching union

    Fun physical warm ups from French coaching union

    Lots of fun ideas here to get your players physical and ready for contact. They come from the French rugby coaching federation.
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    4 ways to end on a high

    4 ways to end on a high

    Players have short memories! So even if your practice isn’t panning out as you hoped, finish it with a bang and it can turn an ordinary ...
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    Fun ways to improve your attack training

    Fun ways to improve your attack training

    Don’t spend your time fretting over plays in training. Give your players the tools to attack and then let them find the best ways to use ...
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    Tackle without fear

    Tackle without fear

    When contact begins in early age groups it quickly becomes apparent that some players really want to tackle. Others don’t, no matter how ...
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    Tomb raider

    Tomb raider

    A manic game which tests agility, passing, speed and awareness.
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    Tag skeet

    Tag skeet

    Improve the evasive skills of attackers and defensive footwork of taggers in this “shooting” game. The ball carriers are the skeets, and ...
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    Pass and win

    Pass and win

    Players develop some easy catch-and-pass skills before improving their evasive and speed skills.
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    Now you see me…

    Now you see me…

    Improve the players’ lateral agility and then speed with this reaction race. It starts simply, but the variations will create challenges ...
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    Cloak and swagger

    Cloak and swagger

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    Fizz, buzz

    Fizz, buzz

    Develop passing techniques before unleashing an attacking and defence situation. A quick-fire game to challenge players to think about ...
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    Free the bees

    Free the bees

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    Deception evasion games

    Deception evasion games

    Use adaptive games to create deception. Players trick their opponents to score points
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    Dancing alignment

    Dancing alignment

    Attack as a line, defend as a line and constantly let each other know what you want and what you
    expect of others – this game combines ...

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