Rugby: Connaught

1. 10 is the ball carrier, advancing forward, before cutting in as shown in the diagram.
2. Both 12 and 13 advance, then change direction as shown in the diagram.
3. 12 and 13 switch.
4. 10 provides a pass to 13, who either hits the opposition defensive line at an angle before straightening up.

Think about what will happen next. Could 10 follow the pass and take an off-load on an inside ball, if 13 gets past the gain line could 15 and 14 off wide support? Make this move your own!

1. Use the diagram in order to think about the starting position of your players, I suggest that they are not too deep for this one.
2. 10 passes the ball to 12.
3. 11 loops behind 12.
4. 12 advances with the ball.
5. 12 pass the ball to 11, this should be a close to the defensive line as possible.
6. 13 runs a line, at speed, close the space between them and 11.
7. 11 does their best to avoid contact, but if they do take contact, they should attempt to off-load to 13.

1. 10 advances with the ball, running slightly inwards.
2. 10 changes the angle of their run, towards the first post.
3. 12 runs across 10 on a dummy switch.
4. 10 fakes a pass to 12, but keeps going.
5. 13 runs parallel to 12.
6. 11 runs across and behind 13.
7. 10 passes to 11, the ball should be passed behind 13.
8. Think about what will happen next, passing option, cancel options, and variations on this move. Your back-line should remain flexible at all time.

1. Use the diagram to help with players starter positions, but feel free to experiment.
2. 10 carries the ball forward, inviting the opposition defence to press up.
3. 12 runs forward, at pace.
4. 11 runs between 10 and 12, providing a decoy. They could even overrun the ball, allowing 10 to pass behind 11.
5. 10 passes to 12.
6. 15 runs forward, then changes their angle of run to a fast run off the outside shoulder of 12.
7. 12 passes to 15 as close to the defensive line as possible.