Description
Course Overview
Master the most dynamic and game-breaking positions in rugby union with this comprehensive course designed for coaches, players, and rugby enthusiasts. The outside backs—blindside winger (11), openside winger (14), and fullback (15)—form the back three, which serves as the last line of defence and the first line of attack. These positions combine explosive speed, tactical intelligence, and technical precision to create try-scoring opportunities and prevent them.
What You’ll Learn
This six-module program covers everything from positional fundamentals and attacking principles to defensive systems, tactical kicking mastery, cross-field kick execution, and elite-level speed development. Explore the subtle differences between playing blindside and openside wing, the tactical command responsibilities of the fullback, and how modern outside backs read defensive patterns to exploit space. You’ll discover the biomechanics of acceleration over the crucial first 10 meters where most tries are scored, proper tackling technique under pressure, and decision-making frameworks for when to kick versus when to run.
Learn specialised skills including finishing tries in the corner, launching counter-attacks from deep, executing and defending cross-field kicks, and competing for high balls in aerial contests. The course includes position-specific conditioning methods that combine strength training for explosive power, speed endurance for repeated high-intensity efforts, and agility work to evade defenders. Evidence-based nutrition and recovery protocols support the demands of covering large distances at high speed throughout 80-minute matches.
Who Should Enrol
Perfect for rugby coaches seeking specialised back-line knowledge in the positions of winger and fullback, current or aspiring outside backs at any level, speed and conditioning coaches, and anyone wanting deep positional expertise in the back three. Equally valuable for players transitioning between the three positions or coaches developing complete outside back units.
Course Outcomes
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the technical mastery, physical attributes, and tactical intelligence required to excel as a blindside winger, openside winger, or fullback. Whether coaching at grassroots level, developing junior talent, or competing at elite standards, you’ll acquire the knowledge to transform outside backs into complete players who dominate in attack, defend with intelligence and courage, control territory through tactical kicking, and provide the game-breaking speed that wins matches.