Develop A Player

15/03/2026

🏉 The cover tackle. Peak human commitment.

You’re dead on your feet, your lungs have filed a formal complaint, and some absolute unit is thundering down the touchline.
Every sensible bone in your body says no.

You go anyway. 🫡

Because that’s the thing about commitment, it doesn’t check your fitness levels first. It doesn’t care how far you’ve run. It just asks one simple question:

How much do you actually want it?

Fling yourself at life like it’s a winger on the break. No hesitation. No regrets. Pure, beautiful, slightly unhinged dedication. 💪🔥

07/03/2026

🏉 TACKLING EXCELLENCE IN RUGBY UNION 🏉

The tackle is the most powerful weapon in rugby , and the most technical. Mastering it separates good defenders from great ones.

Here’s what elite tackling looks like 👇

✅ Eyes on the hips — the hips never lie. Watch the ball-carrier’s hips, not their eyes or shoulders, to read the movement.

✅ Low body position — bend at the knees, not the waist. A low centre of gravity gives you power, control and safety.

✅ Lead with the shoulder — drive your shoulder into the thigh/hip region. Never lead with your head. Technique protects you AND puts the carrier down.

✅ Wrap & squeeze — both arms wrap tight around the legs. No arms = no tackle. Squeeze like your life depends on it.

✅ Drive through — a tackle doesn’t end on contact. Keep your legs pumping. Win the collision, every time.

💬 “The best tackle is the one that’s never celebrated — it’s just expected.”

Whether you’re a back-row powerhouse or a nippy scrum-half, tackling excellence is non-negotiable. Put in the reps. Trust the technique. Own the collision.

🔁 Share this with your team before next training session!

02/03/2026

🏉 The back line defence is where games are won and lost, but knowing which system to deploy is what separates good teams from great ones.

The Rush defence pushes up hard and fast as one, suffocating the attack before they can build momentum. Aggressive, high-risk, high-reward. ⚡

The Shoot defence targets a specific ball carrier with a designated defender flying out to kill the play early, disrupting timing and forcing errors. A weapon when used at the right moment. 🎯

The Drift defence slides across the field systematically, funnelling the attack into the touchline and taking away space. Patient, disciplined, and lethal when executed well. 🔒

Whatever system your coach calls, the principles remain the same, communication, line speed, and absolute trust in the man beside you.

One missed connection and the line is broken.

Defend as one, win as one. 💪

02/03/2026

Another World Rugby Level 2 (ARU Community Coach) course delivered at Ballymore, Brisbane. Great learnings and great coaches, plus an opportunity to analyse Reds A in their development against Wests. Develop A Player

22/01/2026

erfect your technique, one tackle at a time 💪
Our new tackle training shirts are designed to help players master proper form and build confidence in contact. With reinforced grip zones and visual technique guides built right into the fabric, these shirts turn every training session into a masterclass in tackling fundamentals.
Whether you’re coaching youth players learning the basics or refining elite-level skills, these shirts provide the tactile feedback and positioning cues that accelerate player development.
Game-changing training starts with the right tools. Are you ready to level up?

17/01/2026