5 v 5 plus a scrum half Coach controls defence with calls up and back between cones placed 1 - 2 metres apart. On call LIVE the defence stays on offside line at base of Ruck (marked by cones). Scrum Half is then free to feed any of 5 attacking runners at any time - Objective - WIN THE CONTACT. Coaching Points - Discipline, Low Body Angle, Move Forward Quickly, Absord Impact, Grip Tight, Drive Hard, TALK.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Restart kicks are now the most common set-piece in rugby and the easiest to lose. Treat them like a lineout: prepare options, drill the catch, and own the reception.
World Rugby has dropped the legal tackle height to the base of the sternum for the 2026 U20 Championship in Georgia. Here is what the trial means for coaches at every level.
Kicking is up across the Six Nations and Champions Cup, which means counter-attack opportunities are up too. Learn how to turn a loose kick into seven points.