Tag rugby provides a safe and simple introduction to the game of rugby union. The WRU has developed this course to offer coaches working with young players in the non-contact game, the opportunity to grow their knowledge and skills and in doing so improve the experience afforded to young players entering the game. An early positive experience has been shown to lead to longer-term player participation.

The WRU Skills Scheme is designed to enable young children to learn the basic ball skills, hand eye coordination and team work of Rugby Football. It is also designed to develop their interest in Physical Education and the social values, self esteem confidence of a team sport in a FUN and enjoyable environment. The aim of the Skills Scheme is two fold, firstly to encourage young boys and girls to practise the basic skills of running, passing, catching, evasion and communication.

Use these great fun game cards to teach your students aspects of Rugby Union.

Player safety is the most important consideration at all times. Players will need to conduct an effective warm up, raising heart rate and body temperature before stretching and drills. This poster goes through essential stretching techniques and handling drills, to ensure you are ready and prepared before the first whistle.

These games will offer ALL participants the opportunity to experience rugby through mainly modified touch games. Participants will have opportunities to develop their handling, evasion and decision making, will will have the opportunities to develop their ball presentation and contact skills, and will have the opportunities to develop their thinking and communication skills, as well as problem solve. These games will be progressive and will challenge the participants.

Use these great cards to help your students develop the fundamentals of movement.