Rugby Resources

Rules and basics

Written by Michel Derville Thursday, 03 February 2011 12:46

Watch the videos on this article and get ready to train with the BBRFC!

Quick summary of the rules: 

You don't need more to start training and playing! A quick video (less than 5 minutes) and you'll be able to understand the games on TV!

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Scrum technique

Written by Michel Derville Thursday, 03 February 2011 12:46

Mike 'scrum doctor' Cron is widely recognised as arguably the greatest scrum technician in world rugby, and his relationship with Graham Henry is one of the key reasons for the All Blacks' modern rugby dominance.

Watch his scrum tips in the following video:

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Lineout technique

Written by Administrator Thursday, 10 February 2011 16:30

When the ball "goes into touch" play stops, Forwards from the two teams compete in a mini contest for the ball involving communication between players, timing, power for the jumping players, strength for lifting players and a great co-ordinated effort.

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Basics backs moves

Written by Michel Derville Thursday, 03 February 2011 12:46

Ever heard of words like "loop", "dummy" or "switch" during training? These are moves (usually performed by backs) worked at training, to be used after scrums, rucks or lineouts...

(animations provided by http://www.rugbytactics.com - click on "play" on the top right of each animation)

Switch: 

The switch is a simple move that every player on a team should be able to preform. Its main function is to switch the direction of play back inside.

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