How-To Guides about Rugby

This is a rugby tackle tutorial from RugbyDevelopment.com Learn the recommended foot and body alignment for the scrum. The scrum is how play starts in rugby.

This is a rugby tackle tutorial from RugbyDevelopment.com Learn the building of the front row using a walk around bind for stability. Get on your toes so that you are almost falling over. The balance position happens right before you engage.

This is a rugby tackle tutorial from RugbyDevelopment.com This is the final part of building the scrum, the addition of the back row. The scrum is how play starts in rugby.

This is a rugby tackle tutorial from RugbyDevelopment.com Watch a simple handling drill to develop short accurate passes and support lines. Look for the outside channel to shuttle to the second attacker.

Learn some other tackle technique for players defending around the fringes. From a low position he's looking to get him off his feet. Attacker must stay as close to the ball as possible. The defender is looking to get his weight on top of the attacker.

Develop your tackle to increase chance of a turnover on the rugby pitch. If the attacker stretches to the outside and is faster than the defender this is a strategy. Stay as close to the ball as you can. The referee will define you are on your feet and can draw a penalty.

Cleanout Demo drill starts as 2v2 then move to 2v1 with pressure on the defender. Defenders should keep their heads up and body square during this Australian rugby drill.

Basic Pull Pass drill is a good beginner or warm-up drill for practice. This keeps your hands warm and build eye hand coordination as well as partner passing.

Continuous Defense drill keeps your body squared to the offense. It's a point exchange drill that emphasizes positioning in defense for Australian rugby.

1v1 Tracking Square drill in Australian rugby is a great drill to get you on defense and offense as well as get players fit.

Practice lineout throws for rugby from the Ford Academy in Australia. Throwing the rugby ball with two hands overhead. It is important to focus on targeting, speed and your teammates. A lineout throw is made when the ball goes out of bounds and you need to reenter it into play.

Touch rugby is a less intense version of rugby played without piling tackles. Learn how to play rugby, including rules and skills, in this video rugby lesson.

Playing backline is a key position for rugby players on the field. Learn how to play rugby, including rules and skills, in this video rugby lesson.

Tackling in rugby leads to various consequences based on the style of rugby being played. Learn how to play rugby, including rules and skills, in this video rugby lesson.

The up and under in rugby is an important skill set to master. Learn how to play rugby, including rules and skills, in this video rugby lesson.

Rucking in the sport of rugby is a way of contesting for the ball once a tackle has been made. A ruck is formed when at least one player from each sides binds onto each other with the ball in between them. Rucking is an essential rugby skill that will give your team the ball if you do it correctly.

Offense tactics are important in rugby, where the ball cannot be thrown forward. Learn how to play rugby, including rules and skills, in this video rugby lesson.

Tackling is one of the most important technical aspects of a game of rugby. Watch this guide and learn how to tackle successfully in your rugby game.

Kris Radlinski, full-back for the Wigan Warriors and Great Britain shows you how to catch a high ball.

Denis Betts, former Great Britain international and current assistant coach at Wigan Warriors, shows the rugby basics, how to hold, catch and pass the rugby ball. Grip the ball around the center, keeping your arms off the ball. Carry the ball at the center of the body, and initiate your pass from the side with thumbs pointing down.

Jonny Wilkinson, who plays fly-half for England, Newcastle Falcons and the Lions.demonstrates how to kick the perfect place kick. Set the ball up nice and straight and line the seams up with the target. Start your run up from a 45 degree angle between you, the ball, and the post. Make sure your kick connects with the ball in the sweet spot.

Paul Deacon, scrum half for the Bradford Bulls and Great Britain, shows you the punt kick. The punt kick is a great way of gaining ground in attack or defence. Here are his tips.# Hold the ball as if you're about to pass# Keep your eyes on the ball at all times# Make contact with your bootlaces# Remember to follow through towards your target