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KS2 Rugby (8-Lesson Scheme of Work)

KS2 Rugby (8-Lesson Scheme of Work)

Subject: Physical education

Age range: 7-11

Resource type: Unit of work

Last updated

18 July 2026

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KS2 Rugby (8-Lesson Scheme of Work)

KS2 Rugby – Complete 8-Lesson Scheme of Work (Catching, Passing, Tagging, Tactics & Game Play)
A fully planned, high-quality KS2 Tag Rugby unit containing 8 progressive lessons that build core skills, confidence and tactical understanding.

This scheme covers everything you need to teach safe, engaging and effective tag rugby – from fundamental handling skills to tactical, decision-making match play.

What’s Included

8 complete, fully structured KS2 Rugby lessons
Clear teaching points for catching, passing, evasion, tagging & defensive shape
Progressive games (1v1s, 2v1s, 3v2s, overloads, transition play)
Mini-tournament format in the final lesson
Warm-ups, skill drills, tactical breakdowns, plenaries & differentiation
Health & safety guidance included in every lesson
SEN & adaptive teaching ideas
Ideal for PE specialists and confident non-specialists
6 Tag and Touch conditioned games

Bonus Lesson – For Confident Teachers / Stronger Classes

Please note:
Lesson 7 focuses on advanced gameplay, including full defensive structures, transition tactics, width/depth systems, and realistic match scenarios.

This lesson is included as a BONUS for schools with:

experienced PE teachers,

older KS2 pupils,

higher-ability groups,

or classes preparing for inter-school tag rugby festivals.

For non-specialist staff, Lesson 7 can be taught in simplified form or skipped entirely without affecting the core progression of the unit.

Lesson Breakdown

Catch & Pass Technique – Early Catch, push pass, movement
Catch & Pass Games – Pressure handling, spacing, support play
Passing While Running Backwards – Depth, timing & alignment
Tagging Games – Defensive tracking, safe tagging technique
Tag Rugby Rules, Tactics & Team Shapes
1v1s, 2v1s, 3v2s – Creating and using overloads
Bonus Advanced Tactics – Defensive lines, transitions & full match scenarios
Mini Tag Rugby Tournament – Officiating, team roles, game play
6 Conditioned Tag and Touch games

Why Teachers Love This Pack

Fully planned and ready to teach
Clear, simple instructions even for non-specialists
Real depth for schools serious about rugby
High variety of games and progressions
Consistent format across all 8 lessons
Strong links to KS2 National Curriculum PE aims

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