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Stage 2

Fundamental Skills | Ages 6–9

Developing core movement and introducing fundamental rugby skills.

Player Development · Handbook page 21


Focus: developing core movement and introducing fundamental rugby skills.

Players should develop

  • Catching & passing
  • Running & evasion
  • Tackling fundamentals
  • Spatial awareness
  • Teamwork & communication

Coaches should

  • Introduce skills through games
  • Encourage decision-making
  • Develop confidence with the ball
  • Rotate positions regularly
  • Keep every player actively involved

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Key principle: build broad skills before specialisation.

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