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Rugby

Rugby Union and Sevens, with Rugby League available as an extra discipline.

WomenMen
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  • Rugby Union
  • Rugby Sevens
  • Rugby League
disciplines
3
Performance indicators
9
Scouting parameters
8
Evaluation criteria
4
Rugby · discipline

Rugby Sevens

Seven-a-side tournament rugby.

6 Positions
Format
7 v 7 · 2 × 7 min
Categories
WomenMen
Competition
Series tournaments (pools + knockout)Two-day tournaments; series standings by points per event.
Age & level
U9–U12 (grassroots)U13–U16U17–U19U21 / U23SeniorMasters / veterans
01

Positions

Forwards2

  • Prop
  • Hooker

Backs4

  • Scrum-half
  • Fly-half
  • Centre
  • Wing
02

Performance indicators

↑Higher is better↓Lower is better

Attack4

  • Carries ↑
  • Metres gained m ↑
  • Line breaks ↑
  • Offloads ↑

Scoring1

  • Tries ↑

Defence2

  • Tackle success % ↑
  • Turnovers won ↑

Discipline1

  • Penalties conceded ↓

Physical1

  • High-speed running m ↑
03

Scouting parameters

Technical

  • Contact & breakdown
  • Handling & passing
  • Kicking game

Tactical

  • Game management
  • Defensive line speed & reads

Physical

  • Power & mass
  • Top speed

Mental

  • Work rate
04

Rankings & records

Ranking method Ranking points

Series points by finishing position at each tournament.

Competition records
  • Tries in a series
  • Points in a tournament
05

Achievements

  • Series titles
  • Olympic & world medals
  • Dream team selections
06

Video requirements

  • Tournament matchesAt least three full matches.
    Required
07

Evaluation

Method Banded skill grades

Unit and core skills graded on a 4-band scale; weighted toward speed, evasion and repeat effort.

1Work on2Competent3Strong4Elite
Criteria
  • Core skills (tackle, carry, pass)
  • Unit skills (set piece or back-line play)
  • Physical profile
  • Decision-making

People make every decision. Nothing is scored or ranked automatically.

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