Run the round

How to play Walking Rugby Match

Step 1

Play a small-sided Rugby match at walking pace with backward passes, clear touches, and four-touch possessions.

Step 2

Judge the walking result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the walking setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Play at an accessible pace. Flag or agreed light tag. 24 x 16 m field.

Example: Play a small-sided Rugby match at walking pace with backward passes, clear touches, and four-touch possessions.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Starting the next walking attempt before the field and retrieval lane are clear.

Safety: Walking pace is mandatory; shorten stride or pause rather than racing another player. Flag belts are preferred. If flags are unavailable, agree on a gentle upper-arm or shoulder-blade touch before play. No body blocks, grabs, pushes, hand-offs, tackles, or contact near the head, neck, chest, or waist; stop on the first called touch. Any participant may use a passive-defender or host role without penalty.

Best for

Who it fits

6-14 who want a 15-20 min round.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Rugby

Category Rugby

Best for 6-14 who want a 15-20 min round.

Players 6-14

Time 15-20 min

Gear 1 Rugby ball, 12 cones, Flag belts preferred, Timer

Space Open field or marked touch pitch

Energy Medium

Setup Mark a 24-by-16-metre field with try lines and clear run-off. Create teams of three to seven and agree that one foot must remain in ground contact. Choose one host to count touches and call any running immediately.

Twist it

Variations to try

Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

Walking Rugby Match also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Walking Rugby Match from Studboards. Walking Rugby Match: Play a small-sided Rugby match at walking pace with backward passes, clear touches, and four-touch possessions. Fits: Players: 6-14 | Time: 15-20 min | Gear: 1 Rugby ball, 12 cones, Flag belts preferred, Timer Safety: Walking pace is mandatory; shorten stride or pause rather than racing another player. Flag belts are preferred. If flags are unavailable, agree on a gentle upper-arm or shoulder-blade touch before play. No body blocks, grabs, pushes, hand-offs, tackles, or contact near the head, neck, chest, or waist; stop on the first called touch. Any participant may use a passive-defender or host role without penalty. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/rugby/rugby-walking-rugby-match.html

Walking Rugby Match

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