Education

A new home for rugby coaches

Perfect tackle technique, learn how to spiral kick, discover new drills for rucking, it’s all here in Rugby Education, a new home for coaches of all levels

A quick rugby jackal drill

Learn new drills to improve jackal technique, an essential skill in the modern game. Improve speed on arrival,strength in stance, power with elbows and hands. This video is part of Rhino’s Rugby Education series. #BuildingLions

How to master the jackal

Learn the key tips for perfecting jackal technique (where a defensive player who gets to the ball immediately after a tackle and, while staying on their feet, tries to win possession by wrestling the ball free) with Thomas Legge, breakdown specialist at Hartpury. Ensuring strength in the breakdown can help your team win the ball after a strong tackle has been put in.

How to placekick a rugby ball

Learn how to perfect the placekick with four key tips from Keillan Cullen, fly-half at Champ Rugby side Hartpury RFC. A key skill for any rugby player, the difference between winning and losing a rugby match. Keillan breaks down the technique for perfect placekicking.

How to dropkick a rugby ball

Learn how to perfect the dropkick with three key tips from Keillen Cullen, fly-half at Champ Rugby side Hartpury RFC. Ensure your kick goes exactly where you want it to with this crucial skill for every kicker. This video is part of Rhino’s Rugby Education series.

How to throw the rugby ball in to the lineout

Learn how to throw the ball into a lineout with Chris Fortey, throwing coach at Hartpury. Follow his key tips to ensure an accurate throw, every time, to help increase your chances of winning more lineouts.

How to lift and jump in the lineout

Learn how to lift and jump at a lineout with Jack Davies, co-captain of Champ Rugby side Hartpury RFC. With these basic steps, you can improve your team’s lineouts, ensuring you can win the ball and start an attack.

How to punt a rugby ball

Learn how to perfect the punt with three key tips from Keillan Cullen, fly-half at Champ Rugby side Hartpury RFC. An essential skill for all kickers, helping gain territory when defending in your own half.

How to throw the rugby ball in to the lineout

Learn how to throw the ball into a lineout with Chris Fortey, throwing coach at Hartpury. Follow his key tips to ensure an accurate throw, every time, to help increase your chances of winning more lineouts.

Mastering the ruck in rugby (and what the first two players do)

Learn how to master the ruck with Rob Fuller, forwards and breakdown specialist at Hartpury. Develop your understanding of what the first two players do as Rob runs through a drill to will help you perfect the roles and responsibilities at the ruck.

How to improve rugby tackle technique with a hit shield

Learn how to improve your tackle technique with Tim Brockett, junior rugby academy manager at Hartpury. Using a hit shield to maximise resistance and power, this drill will have you tackling harder and faster.

How to improve rugby tackle technique with contact suits

Learn how to improve your tackle technique with Tim Brockett, junior rugby academy manager at Hartpury. Using a contact suit to replicate a live tackle, this drill will have you tackling harder and faster.

How to spiral kick a rugby ball

Learn how to perfect the placekick with four key tips from Keillan Cullen, fly-half at Champ Rugby side Hartpury. Master the spiral kick to deliver an unpredictable strike that's difficult for opponents to track and catch. This video is part of Rhino’s Rugby Education series.