Sportplan rugby has played a large role in my team's love for the game!
Which defence system is the most effective for 15-man rugby and what drills can I use for the rush/sliding defence...especially to get the guys in the inside to slide with and close up the inside gap from the 2nd phase onwards.
Why is it important to get players to score the try when completing a handling/running drill?
Not sure if this question has been asked...but is drift defence REALLY the BEST way to combat the fullback entering the line?
My under 13 school rugby team played against a school team that were much bigger than my boys. This was their first experience playing against players that were much bigger than them. What do we do for future matches?
how do i gain confidence to tackle
Can players pre bind onto one another when about to go into contact
in more ways than one
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