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article 21 March 2025

Rugby Lesson: Introducing Contact

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Contact is an important skill in rugby because it allows players to defend against the opposing team and to gain possession of the ball. This lesson will introduce students to contact in a fun and safe way through contact preparation and sparring activities.

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Richie Williams

Director of Rugby at Cambridge Rugby Club

Richie is currently the Director of Rugby at Cambridge Rugby Club, having spent 5 years as the Head Coach of England U20s rugby team. Beginning his career in education as a PE teacher, he went on to become the Director of Rugby at Oxford Brookes University and the Head Coach of the England University 7’s.

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