This unit develops Year 6 students into confident, tactically-aware tag rugby players who understand the strategic relationship between attacking and defending play. Through structured progression from skill consolidation to competitive application, students learn to read the game, make quick decisions under pressure, and work collaboratively in both offensive and defensive roles. The unit culminates in tournament play where students demonstrate technical competence alongside leadership, fair play and competitive resilience.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Pass And Move Skills
1h

Big Question:

How can we combine passing and moving to create unstoppable attacking opportunities in tag rugby?

Key Objectives:

  • To consolidate students' ability to use passing and moving to create attacking opportunities
  • To apply the offside rule consistently in game situations

Lesson 2

Consolidate Defending
1h

Big Question:

How can defenders work as a team to prevent attackers from scoring whilst applying the rules fairly and consistently?

Key Objectives:

  • Refine knowledge of tagging techniques and defensive formations to prevent attacks
  • Develop understanding of reducing space and applying pressure to prevent scoring

Lesson 3

Attacking Tactics
1h

Big Question:

How can we outwit defenders using clever attacking tactics and teamwork?

Key Objectives:

  • To consolidate understanding of attacking tactics and apply them in game situations
  • To demonstrate accurate passing and moving skills under pressure

Lesson 4

Defending Tactics and Formations
1h

Big Question:

How can we work as a defensive unit to prevent the attacking team from scoring tries?

Key Objectives:

  • To consolidate understanding of defending tactics and apply them in game situations
  • To create and implement different defensive formations as a team

Lesson 5

Attack And Defend Games
1h

Big Question:

How can we master both attacking and defending tactics to dominate in tag rugby matches?

Key Objectives:

  • Consolidate and apply attacking tactics effectively in competitive game situations
  • Demonstrate secure defensive formations and transitions in mini games

Lesson 6

Tag Rugby Tournament
1h

Big Question:

How can we apply our tag rugby skills and tactics to win competitive matches whilst demonstrating excellent sportsmanship?

Key Objectives:

  • To apply knowledge and understanding of tag rugby in a competitive tournament format
  • To demonstrate tactical awareness in both attacking and defensive situations