Small-Sided Tag Rugby Tournament

Round-robin or knockout tournament format featuring multiple simultaneous small-sided tag rugby matches with student referees

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Round-robin or knockout tournament format featuring multiple simultaneous small-sided tag rugby matches with student referees

Quick Info

high

40m x 40m minimum for 3-4 pitches with spacing (each pitch 20m x 15m plus 3m buffer)

Equipment Required

Rugby Balls

1 per pitch (3-4 total)

Cones

40-50 for multiple pitch boundaries

Tag Belts and Tags

1 belt with 2 tags per student (enough for whole class)

Tournament fixtures sheet

1 master copy plus 1 per pitch

Score Sheets

1 per match (12-16 sheets for tournament)

Stopwatch/timer

1 per pitch (3-4 total)

Whistles

1 per pitch for student referees (3-4 total)

Bibs

15 (half class) in contrasting colours per pitch

Handballs

As needed

Goals

As needed

Coloured Bibs

As needed

Marker cones

As needed

Suitable For

Year 8

Suitable Sports

Rugby

Activity Tags

Equipment

Ball Required

Minimal Equipment

Space

Large Space

Outdoor

Features

Inclusive

Engaging

Fun

Competition

Tournament Style

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning

Team Challenge

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Activity Type

Main Game

Values

Teamwork

Sportsmanship

Cooperation

Skills

Game Sense

Team Play

Agility

Weather

All Weather