HOME Rugby Answers Rugby COACHING Q&A

I need a defence pattern for my under 15 boys team...?

I need a defence pattern for my under 15 boys team... could you please draw out a defensive pattern for the boys to play by this friday

Rugby CoachCoach

1 answer

ANSWERS

Rugby CoachCoach

William, I coach U15s in the U.S., and at this level, we focus our forwards on staying organized, especially around the breakdowns, and actively communicating, calling pillar and post as the first and second men off the breakdown, etc. In the backs, we use an inside/out defense, as most of our competition is not particularly accomplished at switching the attack back inside via switches, etc. Hope this helps a bit. James

JOIN SPORTPLAN FOR FREE

search our library of 1100+ rugby drills
create your own professional coaching plans
or access our tried and tested plans

Rugby

STAY CONNECTED

in more ways than one

sportplan_rugby

LATEST COACHING TRENDS

Ball Carrying Without Dipping: Footwork, Height and Leg Drive

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.

October 2026

Sportplan Coaching

The Scrum Brake Foot Is Now Law: Coaching Safer, Steadier Scrums

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.

October 2026

Sportplan Coaching

Catch-Pass Under Pressure: Building Handling That Survives Match Day

Your players can pass beautifully in a warm-up grid. Then a defender closes, their lungs are burning, and the ball goes to ground. Here is how to build catch-pass skills that hold up when it matters.

September 2026

Sportplan Coaching

VIEW ALL COACHING TRENDS