This new drill forces the player running with the ball to pass in order to make an offensive play and score. The scenario is 3v2. All 3 of the opposing team's players run towards the player with the ball. Before being touched the player must pass to the teammate who will then try to run and score.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Long, lonely runs build lungs, not rugby players. Here's how to build a pre-season that puts fitness where the game needs it - with a ball in hand and a decision to make.
After a long summer off, throwing players straight into full-blooded tackling is asking for trouble. Here's a graduated, welfare-led way to rebuild collision tolerance in pre-season.
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.