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Rucking & Mauling

It's important rugby players realise that once they are on the pitch, the number on their shirt is not important. They all have to tackle, they all have to ruck and they all have to maul. In fact, they all have to do the hard work needed to retain the ball and hold out the opposition.

5 Steps to More Effective Rucking - Here are five ways to spruce up your player's rucking skills and techniques to ensure quicker ball.

Defending Against the Maul - The maul is a potent attacking weapon. It saps defence's energy and spirit, whilst giving attackers space and scoring opportunities.

Secrets of the Maul - Understanding the complex maul laws is the key to avoiding penalties being awarded against you.

Improvised Training - Sessions to pull out of the coaching toolkit when your plans have gone awry.

Winning Quicker Ruck Ball in 6 Easy Steps - Quick ball means a chance to run at a less organised defence. But if your team simply can't produce the sort of ball your scrum half needs, here are some cures.

Stop Slow Ball Killing Your Game - A key feature of rugby is the speed the ball is recycled. Quick ball provides options. Slow ball causes teams to struggle.

Rocket Ball - A Smart Sessions for training players to drive through contact situations

5 Ways to Create a Controlled – Aggressive Team - Following the example of the All Blacks.

How to Play with a Small Pack - Strategies you can use to deal with the challenges of having a small set of forwards, to play the most exciting rugby in the league.