RUGBY VIDEOS

2nd fight on the ground at the rugby breakdown
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2nd fight on the ground at the breakdown

As a ball carrier, it’s critical that you maintain possession through the tackle and breakdown situation. A 2nd fight on the ground is the best way to do this.

eliminate the breakdown threat
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Eliminate the threat at the breakdown

How do you eliminate a threat at the breakdown in rugby? Here are a series of clips demonstrating how to blow out a breakdown threat and secure the rugby ball in the process.

deciding to play the ball breakdown
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Deciding to play the ball at the breakdown

What should you do when you arrive at a breakdown in rugby? We explain breakdown decision-making and how to make the right choice for each breakdown situation.

body height breakdown
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Body height at the breakdown

How do you perfect your body height at the breakdown in rugby? This video explains the importance of breakdown height and how to get into the right body position to be effective at the breakdown.

2nd supporting player breakdown
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2nd supporting player at the breakdown

What should you do as the second supporting player to the breakdown in rugby? This video breaks down the role of the 2nd supporting player.

getting from set piece to breakdown
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Getting from the set piece to the breakdown

Your supporting line should be as direct as possible so that you arrive quickly and in a good position. It’s much much easier to protect the ball if you are the first player to arrive than if you’re slow to the ball and need to move a defender.

deciding to commit to the breakdown
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Not committing to the breakdown on defense

To ruck or not to ruck? In rugby you’ll decide to commit (or not) to every breakdown on the field. Those decisions are critical. Here’s when you should decide NOT to commit to the breakdown.

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