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This page aims to provide information and resources to junior and senior Rugby League coaches.

This page aims to share resources, articles and research that relates to coaching Rugby League, and a forum in which coaches can share ideas. We will not tolerate any negative, argumentative or discriminative comments. Comments of this nature will be instantly removed and the author may be banned from contributing to the page.

07/08/2026

Behind every team is a coach who gives their time, shares their knowledge, and inspires others to be their best. To all coaches across our NRL community, thank you for your dedication, leadership, and passion throughout the season. Your impact reaches far beyond the scoreboard and leaves a lasting legacy in the lives of the players you support.

We appreciate everything you do for our game.

04/08/2026

🔥 Over or Out

This game rewards positive attacking play and challenges defenders to work together.

Attackers need to support, communicate, and find ways to get over the advantage line. Defenders must move forward as one, stay connected, and stop momentum before it starts.
Some questions to ask your players:
👉 Do you want to play deep or shallow?
👉 Where is the space?
👉 How can you stop the attack making ground?
Let the players play, think, and learn.

📲 More coaching videos are waiting for you on the MyLeague App.

24/07/2026

Respect builds our game.

22/07/2026

🏉 Coaches don't just develop players. They develop people.

Every session, every game, and every conversation has the power to make a lasting impact.

21/07/2026

🔥 Pass Masters
Teaching players when to pass can be just as important as teaching them how to pass.

Pass Masters helps players learn to draw a defender, identify space, and make better decisions with the ball in hand. Is the pass on? Or should they dummy and go?

Keep it fast, keep it active, and let the players learn through play.

How will you adapt it to suit your team's age, ability, and confidence? 3 v 2? Multiple grids?

📲 Watch this and more on the MyLeague App.

17/07/2026

Game day is more than the scoreboard. Celebrate effort, teamwork, and improvement to build confidence and a love of the game. 🏉

16/07/2026

🎥 Centre Strike

Finding space around the ruck can be one of the hardest skills for young players to learn. Centre Strike rewards players for spotting opportunities, attacking the middle of the field, and backing themselves when they see a gap.

Challenge your Dummy Half and First Receiver to keep scanning, keep talking, and keep attacking when they spot space.

But remember: if it's not fun, they'll switch off.

Your challenge: what will you change to make the fun and challenge just right for your team?

📲 More videos waiting for you on the MyLeague App.

15/07/2026

Strong relationships build fun experiences.

Take 2 mins before game day to check in with your players. It matters more than you think.

03/07/2026

Game Day is for the players. Keep it positive, calm, and fun

01/07/2026

Focus on simple, game related activities and watch your players grow

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