Rugby is arguably the most fitness-intensive women's sport around. It requires speed, stamina, dexterity, strength, balance, and lightning reflexes. Develop a team with these foundation skills, and you're on your way to championships.

In the spirit of women's rugby community building, Tackle Girls has taken on the challenge of posting one new drill per week (or as often as we can!) Each drill has been tested and approved by other lady ruggers as appropriate for improving one or more of the key areas of women's rugby fitness.

Where do we plan to find these miracle drills? You! We're sure that every team has at least one great rugby drill up their sleeve, and we're betting that you'll be willing to share your favorite rugby drills! There's nothing better than a nice, tight, well played game of rugby. Games like that only happen when both teams know what they're doing (more or less), so every drill we share increases the chances of an awesome game every time we step onto the pitch. Now who can say no to that?

To get in on the action and share your favorite (or most effective) drills, just send them to Paula. We'll credit you and your team with the drill, and post a link to your website if you have one. We're also happy to post variations, so if you try one of these drills and have an improvement to suggest, just send us and e-mail and let us know!

Scrum Control Drill
To improve scrum control and to ensure that scrummies are staying low and bound throughout the duration of a scrum
(see the drill)

Truck and Trailer Drill
To improve speed when changing direction, encourage cutting angled runs, good timing when passing and communicative support
(see the drill)

Kick Return Drill
To learn how to effectively field kicks and to promote support on the counter attack
(see the drill)

X-Drill
To develop overall fitness and sprinting speed
(see the drill)

Circle Stripping
To develop ball stripping skills
(see the drill)

Breakaway Tackles
To develop strong breakaway tackle skills
(see the drill)

Four Corners
To improve passing, hand-eye coordination, and communication
(see the drill)

Speed City
An extensive series of up-and-backs designed to build speed and core fitness.
(see the drill)

Tackle by the Numbers
To improve one-on-one tackling; to work on defensive speed.
(see the drill)