The Ruck
Entry, body height, and the two roles that decide every breakdown.
Club-level coaching, written down
Contact skills, coached in order
Rucking, tackling, and ball presentation — rugby's contact fundamentals as progressions, not folklore.
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The contact syllabus
Rucks and Rolls covers rugby's contact skills: body height, entry lines, and the techniques that win collisions legally and safely.
The Tackle
Shoulder, head position, and leg drive — safe and effective are the same technique.
Ball Presentation
The half-second after the tackle that decides possession.
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Rugby Training Regime: Strength And Speed Around Club Rugby
Plan strength, acceleration and recovery around adult club rugby. Check what your week already covers, protect recovery and keep contact development coached.
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Knock-On in Rugby Union: What Counts and What Happens Next
Learn the rugby union knock-on rule, accidental and deliberate sanctions, charge-down and rip exceptions, plus a short non-contact handling drill.
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Rugby Workout: 60-Minute Club Conditioning Session
Build a non-contact rugby workout for adult club players, covering warm-up, acceleration, bodyweight strength, touch and training-load control.
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Scrum-Half in Rugby Union: Role, Skills and Training
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Rugby Rules for Beginners: A Practical Union Guide
Learn how rugby union works from kick-off to tackle, ruck and restart, with clear explanations of scoring, offside, scrums, lineouts and penalties.