1st receivers: FB, FB, 1 forward standoff 2nd receivers: IC, reserve inside back, 2 forward standoffs wide receivers: OC, WG, WG, reserve outside back Always have 2 cleaners & 1 sealer at every ruck Forward standoffs & wide receivers make contact when receive the ball 1st receivers & backline 2nd receivers make contact/pass depending on options
Add "Rugby Language", i.e. call moves & all players must react accordingly
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
sportplan_rugby
The offload is one of rugby's most devastating weapons when executed well, turning a defensive collision into a second-phase attacking opportunity. This article breaks down the technique, timing, and training progressions coaches need to develop confident offloaders at every level.
Defensive line speed is the single most important factor in shutting down attacking opportunities before they develop. This guide explores how to coach your defensive line to push up as a connected unit, communicate under pressure, and deny the opposition time and space.
The teams winning in 2026 aren't taking risks - they're grinding out territory with relentless pick-and-go phases. Here's how to coach it.
