Category Archives: Technical

Skills Development Games (Part 2)

The second in the series looks at another game for developing handling skills. Continue reading

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Skill Development Games (Part 1)

The first in a series of articles that gives the junior coach some ideas for developing skill through games. Continue reading

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Lineout Defence – Contest

Donny looks at the contest at the lineout. Continue reading

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Tackle/Ruck Transition (Part 5)

The 3rd and final player to arrive at the ruck is called the “Firewall”. The role of the Firewall is twofold. Firstly, to ensure the ball is inside the hindmost foot of the ruck. The Firewall ensures this is the … Continue reading

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Tackle/Ruck Transition (Part 4)

The Combat Once the Cleanout removes the “Threat” to the ball it does not automatically mean the ball is safe from the opposition. In fact it is still very vulnerable as it has been placed on the ground by the … Continue reading

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Tackle/Ruck Transition (Part 3)

The Cleanout is the 1st player to arrive at the tackle situation. Their primary role is to remove the threat that exists to the ball. That “Threat” arises from the opposition defenders arriving at the tackle. The Cleanout usually arrives … Continue reading

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Tackle/Ruck Transition (Part 2)

The ball carrier’s first responsibility is to decide whether or not it is possible to advance the ball by just running forward or passing to a supporting player in a better position to advance the ball. If neither option is … Continue reading

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Tackle/ Ruck Transition (Part 1 – Overview)

It is very difficult to discuss the ruck without discussing the tackle and vica versa. The tackle usually develops into a ruck and for that reason the events that occur at the tackle have a big impact on the ruck. … Continue reading

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Quick Ball Game

Another training game from Donny Continue reading

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Donny’s Blog – Diamond Running

Diamond Running Diamond Running is the term used for a support system of running where a ball carrier is supported by a player slightly behind to his right, slightly behind to his left and a player sitting deeper directly behind … Continue reading

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