Rugby Fundamentals Scheme of Work

The Rugby Fundamentals Scheme of Work provided a 6-week scheme of work for upper primary school students being introduced to Rugby.

The interactive lesson plans come with videos with Richie Williams, Director or Rugby at Cambridge Rugby Club taking you through the lesson with some of his youth academy players.

Along with the lessons you’ll receive a series of activity cards and peer assessment resources to engage students in their learning.

The Rugby Fundamentals Scheme of Work is the second of five levels of the Performance Pathways Rugby Curriculum, making it ideal for students learning about the game of Rugby.

THE LESSONS

Evasion: Change of Direction
Students will develop their ability to change direction and to use this skill in attacking and defending scenarios.

Handling: Catch and Pass on the Move
Students will develop the ability to catch and pass on the move and be introduced to attacking positions and attacking as a team.

Team Attack: Space for Support
Students will use game scenarios to explore different ways to create space for support players.

Team Defence: Introducing Contact
Students will be introduced to contact in a fun and safe way through contact preparation and sparring activities.

Contact Skills: 1v1 Contact
Students will develop confidence in a 1v1 contact situation through a range of tagging, bracing, and grappling activities.

Game Awareness: Small-Sided Games
Students will have the opportunity to apply their attacking and defensive skills as they explore small-sided games.