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🏉 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!

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?