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Colts
Senior-level preparation. Full adult rugby rules, physical conditioning, and leadership development.
U18 (Colts) are the bridge between youth and adult rugby. The focus shifts to physical preparation, leadership, and the mental aspects of the game. The World Rugby LTPD model identifies this as the 'Train to Compete' phase — players are ready for high-intensity training and full adult rules.
Full 15-a-side adult rugby. Competitive league. Players may begin to train with the senior squad.
Drills & Session Plans
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Pre-Season Physical Conditioning Block
A 4-week pre-season conditioning programme based on the World Rugby LTPD model for U18.
Full-Game Tactical Session — Attacking from Kicks
Teams practise structured attacking plays from kick-offs and restarts.
Leadership Development — Player-Led Session
Players take ownership of a full training session, developing leadership and communication skills.
ARU Slocoach — U18 High Performance Session
From Rugby Australia's Slocoach platform: a high-intensity U18 session combining physical conditioning with technical skill work.
NZR RugbySmart — Injury Prevention Programme
New Zealand Rugby's RugbySmart programme: a mandatory injury prevention warm-up protocol for U18 and senior players.
Saracens Academy — Elite Coach Education: Adaptive Games
From the Saracens Academy's Elite Coach Education series: Russell Earnshaw on using adaptive games to develop decision-making and game intelligence at elite youth level.
Toulouse Way — Principles of French Flair
The complete Toulouse coaching philosophy for U18: developing the instinctive, offload-based, player-centred style that has made Stade Toulousain the most successful club in European rugby history.
More drills coming soon. Resources are continuously updated based on FFR, World Rugby, and RFU publications.