SportsSpecialist programme

Rugby

A team game of running, passing backwards and tackling, taught from non-contact play upwards.

Who can startAfter a readiness and safety checkAdults on request

FormatsAcademy groupsPrivate sessions on request

AvailabilitySpecialist programme, on requestIn person

Next stepTell us about the learnerA programme advisor confirms timing, venue and fees.Enquire about Rugby →

Who it's for

Children can begin training from Grade 1. Every child develops differently. Our coaches assess each learner's interests, readiness and abilities to recommend the right starting level and training pathway.

Rugby starts as non-contact tag or touch. Contact is introduced only after a readiness check, with safe technique taught first.

School BasicInside the school timetable or after school, in school groups

Academy AdvancedAcademy groups for learners ready to progress further, placed by coach assessment

AdultsClasses and private sessions on request

Specialist programmes are offered where demand, qualified coaches, venue, equipment and safeguarding are confirmed.

What they learn

Taught through passing and evasion drills and tag or touch games, with contact introduced progressively and safely.

Handling and passing

Running lines and evasion

Tag rugby and game sense

Safe contact technique

What children gain

Courage and resilience

Plays with commitment and gets back up.

Teamwork

Supports the ball carrier and defends as a line.

Fitness

Builds speed, strength and stamina.

Training formats

Academy groupsGroup training for learners who want to progress further.

Private trainingOne-to-one coaching on request.

Learning journey

Foundation

Passes, catches and plays non-contact tag or touch games.

Developing

Uses running lines and support play and learns safe tackling technique.

Proficient

Plays structured attack and defence with safe contact.

Assessment

In Rugby, coaches assess:

Passing and handlingEvasionTackling techniqueSupport play

Defined criteria

An activity-specific standard for every skill.

Coach rating

The coach observes and rates each criterion.

Written feedback

Scores explained in plain language, AI-assisted where the activity's assessment runs in our school app.

Coach confirms

Nothing reaches parents without coach sign-off.

Curriculum depth and assessment readiness vary by activity. Not every activity has identical curriculum maturity yet.

Coaches

Every Rugby coach is recruited, verified and trained by 4CHAMPZ, and monitored session by session.

Recruit & verifyQualified, experienced coaches. ID, background and reference checks before any session.

TrainTrained on the 4CHAMPZ curriculum, child safeguarding and school conduct rules.

GuideLesson plans, drills and assessment criteria for every session, in the coach app.

MonitorSession logs, attendance and lead-coach observation, with regular performance reviews.

About our coaches

Questions

Who is Rugby for?

Learners in schools, academies and communities where the programme runs. Children can begin training from Grade 1. Every child develops differently. Our coaches assess each learner's interests, readiness and abilities to recommend the right starting level and training pathway. Rugby starts as non-contact tag or touch. Contact is introduced only after a readiness check, with safe technique taught first. Adult classes are arranged on request.

How is progress measured?

Coaches assess passing and handling, evasion, tackling technique and support play against defined criteria. Progress is shared with families through coach feedback and term reports.

Where does it run?

At partner schools, academies and communities. Tell us where you are and we will confirm what runs near you.

Is this available everywhere?