What is it?
It is a team game which is played with a rugby ball. Points are
scored by teams, either by scoring tries, or kicking the ball over the goal
posts.
Safety message
Participants should be given appropriate coaching before
commencing this activity, and should have the necessary clothing for the game.
Ideas/Aims
·
Understand
the physical preparation necessary to play rugby
·
Learn to
pass, receive, run with the ball and kick the ball
·
Learn how
to tackle safely
·
Learn how
to srummage
·
Understand
the rules of Rugby Union or Rugby League
·
Develop
the skills that are unique to each code e.g. rucking / mauling / lineout for
union heel back for league
·
Learn
about the scoring system for Rugby Union or Rugby League and the tactics of the
games.
·
Learn
about the different positions played on the pitch, and what each position means
to the overall team.
·
Play the
game to determine which position you are best suited to.
·
Play for a
team regularly
Take part in team practises between games, to improve your
skills.
Review/Assessment
The participant should show the assessor what they have learnt
about the rules and tactics of the game. They should demonstrate which position
they play in, and how they can play in different positions if required to do
so. The assessor may be invited to a match, which is being played against a
rival team, to watch the participant’s game.
Governing Bodies/Organisations
British Amateur Rugby League Association, West Yorkshire House,
4 New North Parade, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 5JP Tel: 01484 544131,
Fax: 01484 519985
Rugby Football League, Red Hall, Red Hall Lane, Leeds, LS17 8HB
Tel: 0113 232 9111, Fax: 0113 232 3666, Web site: www.rfl.uk.com The Rugby
Football Union, Rugby Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 1 DZ Tel: 020 8892 2000,
Fax: 020 8892 9816,