Premiership Rugby Camps

Premiership rugby camps are a great opportunity to test & challenge young players, learn new skills & have great fun. New environments, elite coaches and new friends are just a few of the benefits in attending

Premiership Rugby - Sharing Ideas Online

Elite coaches from the Premiership explain why sharing is important and how as visual learners most coaches benefit from tips and ideas in video format

London Irish Camps Trailer

A quick view of what to expect at a London Irish rugby camp. New games, new drills, new friends & new skills, all with a smile

Rugby-Football Game

A great fun game that combines rugby and football, that also tests the players skills for catch & pass, awareness and support play. This can be played with age groups from 13 / 14 upwards

Tag Game - End Ball and Rugby Netball

Tag Game - End Ball and Rugby Netball

Conor O Shea - is rugby changing

Conor O shea discuss the rapidly changing world of Professional sport and rugby

Expert - Sir Ian Mcgeechan - Children in rugby

Sir Ian Mcgeechan gives his thoughts on how to introduce rugby to children

Tag Game - Tag Rugby 1

Tag Game - Tag Rugby 1

Core Stability for Rugby Players

Becoming stronger and more powerful is important for rugby players of all standards. However, it is important for players to have a strong core before they progress into lifting weights. Here are some simple core exercises that can be done anywhere without any equipment.

Warm-up with Games and Handling (Rugby ready)

A rugby ready style warm up with games and handling as they focus prior to moving on to more technical skills. The game centres around the teams trying to make 10 passes

Scrum Factory - 3. TOP With Rugby Balls

Expensive training equipment is not necessary and the simple rugby ball can provide an excellent technical and conditioning work out

Dean Ryan: Rugby's Foundations

Dean Ryan: Rugby's Foundations

Rugby Netball with 4 Goals

In this game of 'rugby netball' (or 3D touch), use four goals instead of 2, to encourage more movement around the pitch and for players to learn spacial awareness and communication.

Interview - Dean Ryan: Rugby is Special

"Good people make good rugby players, who make it fun to be involved" - Dean Ryan

Step 1 - Playing Tag Rugby

Chapter 1 - Playing Tag Rugby

Introduction to TAG

STG - Rugby Rounders

A fun an active way of integrating rugby's core skills into another familiar game.

Interview - Dean Ryan: Core Rugby Foundations

Dean Ryan explains the importance of rugby's foundations and how they shouldn't be overlooked by coaches.

Breakout Touch Rugby Game

Breakout Touch Rugby Game

Quins - Rugby Netball Game

Rugby netball is a ball game that is great for warm ups and getting a session started. The coach can set targets for the number of passes or set up goals to score through, just set the conditions you want to work to

Rugby Netball

Rugby Netball

Premiership academy - Match Preparations

A look inside the changing room and how a Premiership academy squad prepares for a top clash. Have things changed?

L2 - Continuous Rugby

Skill Practice Description • Play 7 v 7 Continuous Rugby i.e. after a score, the team who has just scored, keeps possession and immediately starts attacking the far try line. • This allows attacker to play against broken defences (defence not spread in a flat line across the field of play). • This will help players to use evasive skills and maintain continuity, with more passing before being tackled (3 second recycles after a tackle or it becomes a turnover). Key Coaching Points • Communication • Quickness of attack at a disorganised defence • Skills to attack space • Footwork and evasion skills • Scanning skills Relevance to the Game • Great for coaching counter attacking and challenging speed in organisation of both attack and defence. • Any player can be ball carrier and communication is vital as is decision making in identifying space and the best way to attack it successfully

Johnny Zhang - Getting Started in Rugby

Johnny Zhang describes the essential skills to get started in rugby, and the best ways to learn and improve.

Johnny Zhang - Rugby and Me

Johnny Zhang discusses his introduction to rugby, and how the sport has helped him to develop as a person.

Coaching Tips from the Premiership Champions

We have plenty of coaching examples and ideas from the 2013/14 Aviva Premiership Champions, Northampton Saints. Log in to see more senior, academy and youth coaching.

Tony Rea - What makes rugby special?

Tony Rea - What makes rugby special?

Neil de Kock - Favourite part of Rugby

Neil de Kock highlights his favourite part of rugby training when he was young.

Continuous Rugby

QBE - Continuous Rugby

Rugby Rewards Programme

Rugby Rewards to motivate players

Interview- sir Ian McGeechan - Kids in Rugby 2

Interview - Sir Ian Mcgeechan - Kids in rugby

Interview - Conor O Shea rugby is special

Ruck Touch Rugby

Coaches can use games to introduce all skills for your age group. If you are very specific about the conditions you apply then players will learn these skills in a fun and enjoyable game

Conor O'Shea: Why is rugby important to you?

Conor O Shea - Harlequins DoR

Offside Touch - Heads Up Rugby

Use this game of offside touch to force your players to play with their heads up to identify space. One player per side can play in an offside position and players are allowed to kick.

Rugby's Groundhog Day

Are your club coaches facing the same questions and problems year after year? Make sure knowledge and ideas are shared among your coaches to further develop them and the players!

CCRU Game - Rugby Rounders

Aim of the Game: The batting player kicks or throws the ball forward into play. Make sure that the size and shape of the ball is appropriate to the age of the players. To get the batter out, the fielders may catch the initial kick or throw before it bounces or complete three passes before the batter gets all the way round the cones and back to base cone. The fielders develop their passing, catching and communication skills. The batter is encouraged to think tactically with regard to their initial kick or throw and subsequent running decisions

11. 4 v 2 Continuous Touch Rugby

Tackling 2 - Rugby Kibadi

Rugby Netball with 4 Goals

A great game to get players passing, talking and moving into space. The game is spread wider by having four possible goals to attack.

IRB - Rugby Sevens Reaching Out

Johnny Zhang - Mental Preparation for Rugby

Johnny Zhang explains how he prepares for a big game.

One touch - touch rugby

a game for understanding space & time

Tips for Coaching Sevens Rugby

Sevens expert Russell Earnshaw talks through his coaching philosophy and approach to drills, exercises and games

Touch rugby with offload after touch

A game for understanding the importance of support.

Touch rugby with press up variation

This variation allows the attack to be more successful - and for the defence to work hard to cover the attack

Coaching 7-a-side Rugby - 7 up defence

In Defence:

Stay alert, keep on toes, specific communication, react, work hard

Defend what is happening – not what you think is going to happen

Trust the defence system, trust your team mates – trust yourself

Coaching 7-a-side Rugby - Restarts; kicking long

The objective for the kicking team is to back their defence and force a turnover ball

Also utilised the long kick if you do not have an accurate and consistent kicker

If you are the receiving team, have four players up near the 10m line

Coaching 7-a-side Rugby - Choice Touch

This small sided game is design to develop intuitive decision making.

The players need to recognise the situation and react accordingly.

Practice through a conditioned game is the most effective way to develop the necessary skills to recognise a situation as it unfolds and to react appropriately and without hesitation

Coaching 7-a-side Rugby - Side line press

In Defence:

Stay alert, keep on toes, specific communication, react, work hard

Defend what is happening – not what you think is going to happen

Trust the defence system, trust your team mates – trust yourself

Dean Ryan: Core Rugby Foundations

Dean Ryan talks through what coaches should focus on and why improving the basics are the most crucial areas

Coaching 7-a-side Rugby - Restarts; kicking short

As possession is king, gaining possession from a kick off is vital for effective 7s. Especially considering that the team that scores takes the kick off.

Team Patterns - Warm up touch rugby

Using games with a purpose is great preparation for the session

Coaching 7-a-side Rugby - Flat 6 with sweeper

In Defence:

Stay alert, keep on toes, specific communication, react, work hard

Defend what is happening – not what you think is going to happen

Trust the defence system, trust your team mates – trust yourself

Player / Coach Relationship

How much say do your players have in how you train and prepare? Premiership Rugby stars share their experiences.

Sir Ian McGeechan: Technology in Rugby

Sir Ian Mcgeechan discusses how technology has developed the game at all alevels but especially the professional aspect

Conor O Shea - what can rugby teach us?

Conor O Shea - Harlequins DoR

Touch rugby with an immediate pass to support

A game for developing understanding of space and support.

Touch rugby - ball presentation

A game for understanding how the presentation of the ball can affect the speed of the game and the ability to attack space

Touch rugby - one touch on forwards

A game for understanding

Touch rugby - roll ball back

A game for understanding

Rugby netball

A game for warming up and to develop players' awareness of space.

Premiership Coaches on Continuous Learning

No coach knows it all. Even the top professionals go out and look for inspiration and advice from their peers, and from other sports.

Rugby netball variation

Play a game to develop understanding - here the ball carrier cannot run with the ball.

Rugby Netball using goals on wide pitch

A game for developing players understanding of space out wide.

One touch rugby

A game for understanding space

8v4 one touch rugby game

In attack Looking to develop creation and identification of space and ability to keep the ball - defensively looking to work hard on the overloaded situation

Touch rugby with press up variation

A game for understanding space & movement

Training at Home

Players can develop their ability by putting in extra work outside of their rugby training sessions. Premiership coaches explain the benefits of training at home.

The Importance of Footwork

Footwork is a vital skill for rugby players as it means they can win contact situations and beat players. Log in to Premiership Rugby Coaching for more training ideas.

Advice From The Professionals

Premiership Rugby coaches talk about the signs they look for in assessing a team or unit and translating this into practical coaching points and plans

Advice From The Professionals

Premiership Rugby coaches talk about the signs they look for in assessing a team or unit and translating this into practical coaching points and plans

What the Coaches Look For

Premiership Rugby coaches talk about the signs they look for in assessing a team or unit and translating this into practical coaching points and plans. Log in to see more.

Focus on Scrum Half

Great scrum halves always bring their own individual elements to the game, but an excellent command of the basic skills is essential for all of them. Join now to see position-specific exercises and tips from Aviva Premiership Rugby players and coaches.

Review to Improve

Premiership Rugby coaches explain how reviewing is changing the game. Using video can help the learning process, reinforce game plans and improve players.

Lineout Catch & Drive

Premiership Rugby coaches and players highlight the importance of the lineout as an entry point and an attacking platform. Join PremiershipRugbyCoaching.com for ideas and examples to improve your lineouts.

Team Selection Challenges

Team selection is a huge part of success at top-level rugby, with coaches decisions around their own style as well as the strengths of their opposition. In this video, Premiership coaches discuss the challenges of selection

Building the Catch and Drive

The driven lineout is an increasingly effective attacking platform. Here is a quick preview of some of the exercises and advice available on Premiership Rugby Coaching. Join now to see more.

Managing children at training - Paul Hull

Paul Hull explains the different challenges in classroom management at summer rugby camps, and the importance of trying to keep the activities fun.

Ben Youngs Feature - Energy in Attack

Ben Youngs is a great example of a player who adds energy and pace to an attack through his efforts to produce quick ball for his backline, and his ability to catch defences off-guard. Log in to see coaching ideas from Leicester Tigers and other Aviva Premiership Rugby clubs.

London Irish - Our Training Style

An insight into a Premiership Rugby training session. Do the top teams train differently to amateur clubs and schools?

Northampton Saints - Academy Champions

Get inside the minds of the Saints Academy coaches and how they prepare and plan their rugby programme. This squad won the Premiership Academy final and you can see why with such committed and professional management team.

Training at Home

Premiership coaches discuss the benefits of extra-curricular training at home and participation in other sports to develop skills.

Training for Power

Power is essential for performance on the rugby field, and should be a part of every rugby player's physical training. Here are some 'power jump' exercises that you can include in your personal S&C programmes.

England Players - Make sessions fun

Ben Youngs and Lee Mears describe what they think are the essential ingredients that make up a fun and productive rugby session. Both were taking part in an England Rugby coaching challenge with schoolchildren in the build up to the 2012 Six Nations.

How to access video clips

With over 2,000 videos to view the video library can be confusing, this clip provides an outline introduction to the video library and the categories within

Tony Rea - Transferable skills between codes

London Bronco's coach outlines some of the skills that are common to both rugby union and rugby league

Catching is the First Skill of Passing

Being able to catch is fundamental to rugby and the majority of sports. Catching in rugby is slightly different due to the shape of the ball and understanding the technical points of "How to catch" is a very important area for all young players. This clip explains some of the finer points and why a good catch is the basis of a good pass

Conditioning for Young Players

Even if players are too young to go to the gym, it can be beneficial for them to do bodyweight exercises that help to prepare their bodies for more physical rugby in future years. Sam Bennett from Leeds Carnegie highlights some of the key points for young players to consider, which apply to all players at amateur or competitive level.

Mental fitness is a key skill - John Neal

John Neal, defines mental fitness and explains it's importance in a rugby player. The brain is a muscle like any other, and should be trained.

Interview - Mental Fitness

What is mental fitness? Performance psychologist John Neal explains the significance of mental fitness in modern rugby.

Dean Ryan: Intellect at 8, 9 and 10

Dean Ryan explains how the intellectual players at 8, 9 and 10 can help the cohesiveness of a rugby team.

Tackle Technique Summary

Basic tackle technique is essential to rugby players of all ages and standards.

Stop Your Players Crabbing Sideways

Successful rugby requires players to run straight and fix defenders. This is a constant challenge to coaches and new ideas and exercises can freshen up your training sessions, this clip has two practises along with some advice from elite coaches

Selection - The Most Important Policy

Get selection right and you will have a vibrant, busy, energised and happy rugby club but get it wrong and your whole club could be on a slippery slope. International coaches can loose their jobs but it is just as important for club coaches to take the time to understand how important this can be

Use Games For Fitness

Using games for fitness will keep your players engaged and enjoying their rugby as well as saving time running shuttles!

How To Push Pass - Simple Progressions

This video takes you through the basics of why and how we pass in Rugby! Use these explanations and simple progressions to help your players.

How To Push Pass - Simple Progressions

This video takes you through the basics of why and how we pass in Rugby! Use these explanations and simple progressions to help your players.

Home Training - Solo Passing

Practicing rugby skills at home can be difficult if there are no others to play with. But there are still things you can do by yourself if you have a ball handy. This exercise requires passing against a wall, developing accuracy, hand-eye co-ordination and problem solving. Also, check out our other videos on developing grip.