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Offside Rugby

Ages 3–78–12 minutes

Kit

Balls, cones, try lines, optional bibs

Set up

  • Two small pitches side by side.
  • Try line at each end; coach on one, teacher on the other.

Play

  1. 1Pass in ANY direction — forward is fine.
  2. 2Move the ball to your try line.
  3. 3Safe touch or tag from defenders.
  4. 4After a touch, pass quickly and play on.
  5. 5Place the ball down to score, restart from the middle.

Say

  • “Find space!”
  • “Pass to your team!”
  • “Score the try!”

Level up

Reduce the space slightly, or require one pass before scoring.

30 pups

Two games at once — coach one, teacher the other. Nobody waits.

Safety

Touch or tag only — no tackling.

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