Sportplan rugby has played a large role in my team's love for the game!
What's a good methord when starting training a Scrum?
drills for setting a good strong scrum
I'm about to begin coaching forwards at the college level, any drills, conditioning, tips, or any suggestions from my more experienced ruggers will be greatly appreciated
at what age is it illegal for a player to wear blades ? If a player wears them at under 12 level can i ask tha opposing coach to remove the player with blades and only use players wearing studs ?
can you touch the player on the ground? can you place your hands over the player onto the ground? any information on this would be really helpful.
Does anyone have a definitive answer to this question%3A can I coach basic tackling skills to U8s now, in preparation for next season, without falling foul of any RFU rules or regulations? Hugo
Simon My son's PE teacher has told him that Bridging is lieegal for the U13 to U19 group. His Club coach has been encouraging its use in games for two seasons. I can see some of the dangers but also the advantages Who is right is it banned or can it be used? Paul submitted by email
Is sealing the ball at the tackle and ruck legal again?
in more ways than one
The isolated ball carrier is rugby's spookiest turnover. Here is the five-step fix, plus drills that rebuild support lines fast.
Tacklers are aiming lower, so carriers who dip late put heads at risk. Teach footwork, a strong early body height and leg drive to win the collision safely.
The hooker's brake foot moved from trial into full law in July 2026. Here is how to coach it so your front row stays stable, legal and safe.
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