Defenders try topush or drag theball-carrierout of the circle

Start in the centreof the circle

Defenders mustNOT push or dragthe ball-carrier tothe ground

The defender can alsosteal the ball to win

Each matchis between30 and 90 seconds

PLAY KING OF THE RINGTHE England women’s team play

King of the Ring as part of their training and it’s just as suitable for young minis wanting a bit of rough and tumble as it is for adults. For minis, youth or adult rugby players, it’s fun, it’s competitive – and it’s a great strength and fi tness workout.

THIS MONTH’S GAME

WHAT’S NEEDEDAll you need for this game is a rugby ball and cones to mark a round playing area.

HOW TO PLAYLike all the best games for kids, this one needs virtually no explanation. It’s like a two-against-one

sumo wrestling match. One ball-carrier starts in the centre of the circle and the other two players have to try to push him or her out of the ring, binding and driving as they would in a ruck or maul.

The two challengers are not allowed to push or drag the ball-carrier to the ground,

however. All three players must stay on their feet.

TACTICSTime each contest for between 30 and 90 seconds, depending on age, to see who wins. The pair can also claim victory if they are able to steal the ball from the carrier.

TAKE IT WITH YOU

TO THE PARK

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