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Ask a question and have it answered by Coaches from around the world and Sportplan's team of Experts.My son plays under 9 rugby. 7 or 9 a side no srumming or line outs. No real coach either. What should I be teaching them

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Simon JonesCoach, England

Aidan

I suggest you have a look at the "6 Stages of Rugby" tab above as this gives simple step by step games and exercises building to 15 a side rugby.

I hope you find it useful.

Simon

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