Attack
Running attacking decoy plays in theory and practice
The viability of using decoys on attacking plays has become absolutely essential at all levels of the professional ga...
Articles
Attack articles
Want to teach your players attacking rugby?
We have got attacking skills resource for all levels of the from some of the world's best attack coaches to help including Wayne Smith, Joe Schmidt, Gregor Townsend, Dave Ellis and others.
- Build an effective attack strategy like the best attacking teams in the world.
- Understand different strategies and why they are effective.
- Develop effective individual and team attacking skills and tactics.
- Different modified games to develop attacking skills.
Plus we have categorised them by playing level to make it easier for you to find:
- Y – youth
- HS – high school
- A – adult
- All – suitable for all levels
Attack articles
Attack
How to use your eyes – the 10/15 hybrid and engaging the last defender on attack
The first Bledisloe match of 2017 between New Zealand and Australia was decided partly in advance, by selection befor...
Attack
Integrating the forwards into phase attack
Why are teams from New Zealand the best in the world at integrating their forwards into attacks as they develop throu...
Attack
How to use the ‘double pump’ to unlock the Press defence
Leading analyst, Nick Bishop looks at the use of the pump-fake or double pump as another method of dislocating the Pr...
Attack
Unlocking the Press defence (part 2) – using the kick-pass
In Nick’s most recent article, he looked at the chip kick and this week discusses how Beauden Barrett uses the kick-p...
Attack
Vermeulen set to be unleashed on the Irish
Ireland are taking on a world-class No. 8 in Duane Vermeulen on Saturday. Standing 6’ 4", weighing in at 118kg, Verme...
Attack
Murray is the key man for Munster
Murray Kinsella takes a look at how Munster coaches Foley and Walsh are building a game plan around Conor Murray. In ...
Attack
New Wayne Smith Trailer: Contesting your own high ball
The second in this new series of rugby coaching videos from Wayne Smith is about contesting your own high ball. “It’s...
Attack
Coming soon: Wayne Smith on winning the ball
According to Wayne Smith, at least 40% of tries scored worldwide come from turnover ball. In this new series, Wayne s...
Attack
Brave attacking style powers Ireland past NZ
Murray Kinsella wraps up his analysis of the stunning Irish women’s victory over New Zealand at the Women’s Rugby Wor...
Attack videos
Attack
06:00
Counter Attack - Transition
LK
Lado Kilasonia
Leadership & Management
20:00
Developing your Players Problem Solving Skills- All
RE
Russell Earnshaw
Attack
40:00
Building Attack Structure - HS and A
DS
Darryl Suasua
Youth Coaching
15:46
Understand Creating Space - All
SZ
Sergio Zorzi
Attack
25:00
Developing your Game Plan - Y and HS
CL
Chris Latham
