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article 22 March 2025

Rugby Lesson: Kicking to Attack

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Kicking is a versatile skill in rugby as it allows attacking teams to quickly gain territory and also provides a way to relieve pressure from the defence. In this lesson, students will develop their kicking skills and learn to identify the best space to attack when using a kick.

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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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