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Rugby Skills Checklist

Read each situation carefully. Show what you know about rugby skills, teamwork and safe play. For the reflection questions, answers may vary; sample answers are provided for marking.

Skills in action

Think about the choices that help a team play safely and effectively.

1.A teammate passes you the ball at chest height. Which action gives you the best chance of catching it securely?

Watch the ball, reach out with relaxed hands, and bring it in towards your body.
Turn away and try to catch it against your back.
Keep your hands by your sides and wait for the ball to hit your chest.

2.You are running towards the sideline and want to pass to a teammate who is beside you. What should you do to make a controlled pass?

3.In a touch-rugby game, you have passed the ball and your team still has possession. What is a useful next action?

Stand still and watch the ball.
Move into a supporting space and be ready to receive a pass.
Run in front of the ball carrier and block the defenders.

4.True or false: In rugby, a player should pass the ball forward to a teammate who is ahead of them.

TrueFalse

5.Your team is spread out in a line, but there is a large open gap on the right. What team tactic could help you use the space?

Safe, fair and supportive play

Good rugby skills include looking after people as well as the ball.

6.During a school touch-rugby game, a player falls over. What is the best response?

Check they are okay, pause if needed, and follow the teacher or referee’s instructions.
Keep playing and tell them to get up quickly.
Laugh and take the ball while everyone is distracted.

7.Which statement describes safe practice for tackling?

Try a tackle in any game, even if nobody has taught you how.
Only practise tackling when it is part of the activity and a qualified adult has taught and is supervising the safe technique.
Tackle from behind if the ball carrier is moving quickly.

8.Your team loses the ball after a teammate makes a mistake. Write one respectful thing you could say or do to support them.

9.Match each rugby action to its purpose.

Pass sideways or backwards
Move into a supporting space
Listen for the referee’s call

Give the ball carrier a safe passing option
Help everyone follow the rules fairly
Keep the ball moving without making a forward pass

My skills check and reflection

Choose honestly: your answers help you decide what to practise next.

10.Rate your passing today: I can pass accurately; I am still practising; or I need help to get started. Then name one detail you will focus on next time.

11.What is one skill or team habit you did well today, and what is one realistic next step for your rugby practice?