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
24
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
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