Rugby Coaching Drills Video Library

Rebound off ground into bag hit & clear

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Rebound off ground into bag hit & clear

This exercise is a great method for improving the ability of a player to get their feet quickly after a tackle or collision. The player can clear out a tackle bag on the command from the coach.

Core body conditioning

Chase player from the floor

This drill is a great way to develop fitness and the ability for players to get off the ground and back into the game as quickly as possible.

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Three tackle sequence

This drill is a great way to develop the tacklers awareness of how to manage the contact area and execute the correct decision at the right time.

3 man hit bags from floor

A drill that develops line speed and defensive systems all in one. A good drill to progress into a game

Sprint Session

This drill develops speed endurance and top speed, based on the distance run and repetitions carried out. Look to develop game related speed - short sharp - 20 to 30 metre sprints.

Hit and drive shields from floor

Getting off the floor quickly and back into the game is a key part of continuity and of playing a high tempo game.

Reset and Sprint

Speed is an essential part of all rugby players fitness requirements. Players here get used to resetting the line, for example used in a match scenario by getting on side.

30m Sprints

Speed is an essential part of all rugby players fitness requirement.

This is a great drill for building confidence in young players and establishing an understanding how contact and collision occurs in the game. It is also a good fitness drill or contact warm-up for all levels.

Hit shield and reset in 3s

This drill is for physical conditioning and provides a progression into contact and collision work.

Tackle bag relay

A great way to develop fitness along with contact and collision skills. One of the timeless core drills that can be manipulated and developed into your own version.