Cooperation and teamwork are fundamentally essential ‘life skills’ which may be developed swiftly and effectively by playing what is arguably the greatest ‘team-sport’ of them all. The transition from Touch-Rugby or Tag-Rugby can be a daunting one for some, but The Rugby Doctor’s experience will ensure that all players may complete this transition both safely and effectively.

Basic coaching modules are available to impart core skills and techniques; all of which may be customised to best suit a target group or specific requirements.

How can The Rugby Doctor help your Club..?
Specialist- Provide guidance on specific contact rugby matters
Mentor- Coach your coaches and share Mini-Rugby ‘best practice’
Flying Doctor- Deliver particular coaching coaching sessions to identified recipients

Fact File
The Laws of Rugby for these Age Groups change each season, with more ‘contact’ and a greater degree of ‘competition’ added each year, gradually building towards the Senior game.

At U9 level the tackle, ruck and maul are introduced; scrums and line-outs are also employed but are not contested.
At U10 level competition in the scrum and the line-out are introduced and a larger ball is used.
At U11 limited kicking is allowed for the first time and the team size is increased to 12 a side
At U12 the team size increases again, this time to 13 a side.

Basic Coaching Modules
“Safe Start” Manage the transition to ‘Contact Rugby’
“The Tackle and the Ruck Area” Learn correct technique, tackle with confidence and win the ruck
“Preparation for Youth Rugby” Create an understanding of the demands of the next rugby stage