Cap City Wolfpack

08/18/2026

Great to see all the ladies at practice. Should be an exciting season

08/16/2026

08/16/2026

Rugby watch!

Argentina Rugby has named its side for the Argentina XV vs USA XV match in Fort Lauderdale.This team is made up of accomplished domestic-based players, along with some players with MLR experience and a smattering of players with full Pumas 15s or 7s appearances.This is a team of Argentine players wh...

08/07/2026

🏉 KICKING IN RUGBY – DAY 4: THE CROSS-FIELD KICK

The cross-field kick is not a miracle play. It is a calculated attack on space.

When the defence becomes narrow, the far-side winger is isolated or the edge defender turns inward, a well-executed cross-field kick can transfer the ball faster than passing through multiple hands.

But the kick only works when the picture, timing and connection are right.

A quality cross-field kick requires:

🔴 Early recognition of an isolated edge
⚫ Clear communication between kicker and receiver
🔴 Enough height for the receiver to compete
⚫ Accuracy into space—not directly onto the defender
🔴 Support players reacting to the catch, tap-back or loose ball

Do not force the kick when the defence has numbers, the receiver is not ready or the kicker is under uncontrolled pressure.

Ratel Rugby Principle:
The cross-field kick is a pass through the air. Accuracy and connection matter more than distance.

Today’s challenge: Create an overload on one side of the field, then challenge players to recognise when the opposite edge becomes available. Score the decision, ex*****on and reaction—not only the outcome.

➡️ Coming on Day 5:
We break down the grubber kick—when to attack space behind a rushing defensive line, how to control the bounce and how support players can win the race to the ball.

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08/07/2026

Let the games begin!