Rugby Coaching Training Drills
These training drills have been written and contributed by our own Kent Currie, a current Waikato Rugby Union Development Officer, for your use. You will find a link to each drill in PDF form. You are free to download, print and use these drills free of charge.
However UCR's standard Copyright applies and permission must be sought to publish any of these drills in any other media. Permission can be obtained by contacting us.
Attack v Defense
- Gain Line Drill
Teams that are on defense are at their most vulnerable around the fringes of the ruck. Here is a simple but effective drill to stiffen up that part of the game.
Attachment Size Attack v Defense - Gain Line 2.pdf 37.53 KB - Quick Passing and Defense Drill
Attacking teams often drift across the field when when defending players apply pressure from the inside shoulder. This is a good little drill that can help that problem and can be used in the team warm up.
Attachment Size Attack v Defense - Quick passing and defense.pdf 37.77 KB
Breakdown Continuity
- Leg Drive Drill
Leg drive is critical when a player is attempting to get over the advantage line. Here's a drill that will help players be stronger when taking the ball into contact.
Attachment Size Breakdown Continuity - Leg Drive Drill.pdf 35.58 KB - Under Pressure Drill
The contest at the breakdown is becoming more fierce as players are becoming more skillful at clearing out defending players. Here's a good breakdown drill that will enhance a players ability to provide clean ball for the halfback.
Attachment Size Breakdown Continuity - Under Pressure Drill.pdf 36.27 KB - Ball Presentation Drill
Sometimes players can get alot out of just doing basic drills. Here is a drill that takes no time to set up and perform.
Attachment Size Breakdown Continuity -.pdf 33.41 KB
Defense
- 1 v 1 Tracking Drill
Foot work and balance are key facters when performing a tackle. This drill will help you get an attacking player into an inferior position so an effective tackle can be made that will benefit the defending team.
Attachment Size Defense - Tracking 1 v1 drill (51%).pdf 37.59 KB - 3 Point Tackling Drill
As a tackler a player must learn to tackle from all angles. This drill helps a player develop tackling off both shoulders from all angles.
Attachment Size Defnse - Three point tackling drill.pdf 38.72 KB
General Play
- Counter Attacking Drill
This drill is popular amongst players as it gives them the opportunity to show their flair.
Attachment Size General play - Counter attacking drill.pdf 41.98 KB - Effective Recycling Drill
Teams must have the ability to perform multiple phases during any passage of play. This drill tests players ability to regain their feet and get to the next breakdown.
Attachment Size General Play - Effective recycling.pdf 27.82 KB - Support and Running Lines
It is important that backs and forwards integrate together. This drill develops cohesion between the two units and is specific to what happens in a game.
Attachment Size General Play - support and running lines.pdf 38.2 KB