First Steps · Ages 3–6
4 Playbooks, one bundle
- 1. Catch It, Jake!
- 2. Run, Zara, Run!
- 3. Jake and Zara Play Tag
- 4. Pass to a Friend
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Rugby Playbooks · Ages 3–6 · 7–12 · 12+
Making rugby easier to understand, learn and enjoy.
Three series. Three lead players. One clear path from a first catch to reading the game.
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Every Playbook for your player, in one bundle.
First Steps · Ages 3–6
All 4 Playbooks
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Every Playbook in a series, in reading order, in one go. Your player always has the next book ready.
Game Smarts · Ages 7–12
5 Playbooks, one bundle
- 1. Hands Ready, Pass Back!
- 2. Find the Space
- 3. Where Do I Play?
- 4. How Rugby Works
- 5. Tackling the Safe Way
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Next Level · Ages 12+
4 Playbooks, one bundle
- 1. Read the Game
- 2. Train Like a Player
- 3. Bounce Back
- 4. The Breakdown, Explained
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Every Playbook · All ages
13 Playbooks, one bundle
- 1. Catch It, Jake!
- 2. Jake and Zara Play Tag
- 3. Pass to a Friend
- 4. Run, Zara, Run!
- 5. Find the Space
- 6. How Rugby Works
- 7. Read the Game
- 8. Bounce Back
- 9. The Breakdown, Explained
- 10. Train Like a Player
- 11. Tackling the Safe Way
- 12. Where Do I Play?
- 13. Hands Ready, Pass Back!
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Step 1
Choose your player’s age
Step 2
Meet the Team
The players and coaches you will meet in our books. Swipe or use the arrows to meet them.
Player profile
Jake
- Age
- 5
- Group
- Ages 3–6
- Team
- Tidewater
Learns by doing. Readers copy his simple moves: run, catch and pass to a friend.
- Curious
- Cheerful
- Playful
Player profile
Zara
- Age
- 5
- Group
- Ages 3–6
- Team
- Tidewater
Jake’s friend and passing partner. A little nervous at first, then brave.
- Kind
- Good at sharing
- Brave
Player profile
Ollie
- Age
- 5
- Group
- Ages 3–6
- Team
- Ironsand Bay
A friend from the other club who plays catching and tag games with Jake and Zara.
- Bouncy
- Chatty
- Cheers for everyone
Player profile
Mia
- Age
- 10
- Group
- Ages 7–12
- Team
- Tidewater
Shows each skill step by step, including the common mistakes and how to fix them.
- Confident
- Determined
- Curious
Player profile
Leo
- Age
- 10
- Group
- Ages 7–12
- Team
- Tidewater
Mia’s teammate. He asks the questions readers would ask.
- Loyal
- Enthusiastic
- Funny
Player profile
Priya
- Age
- 10
- Group
- Ages 7–12
- Team
- Ironsand Bay
A defender on the other team who shows what good defending looks like.
- Calm
- Focused
- Polite
Player profile
Tomás
- Age
- 11
- Group
- Ages 7–12
- Team
- Ironsand Bay
A fast winger on the other team. Mia and Leo learn to defend together against him.
- Quick
- Cheerful
- Kind
Player profile
Riley
- Age
- 15
- Group
- Ages 12+
- Team
- Tidewater
A playmaker who helps teens read the game and make smart decisions.
- Energetic
- Thoughtful
- Growing leader
Player profile
Kai
- Age
- 16
- Group
- Ages 12+
- Team
- Tidewater
A forward who keeps the team connected and looks after team-mates.
- Calm
- Steady
- Honest
Player profile
Freya
- Age
- 15
- Group
- Ages 12+
- Team
- Ironsand Bay
The other team’s captain and Riley’s tactical match.
- Thoughtful
- Respectful
- Natural leader
Player profile
Coach Dan
- Age
- 40s
- Group
- All ages
- Team
- Tidewater coach
Coach and mentor for every age. Sets up drills and always puts safety first.
- Warm
- Patient
- Safety first
Player profile
Coach Ana
- Age
- 50s
- Group
- All ages
- Team
- Ironsand Bay coach
Coach of the other club. Shows coaches respecting each other and the referee.
- Warm
- Organised
- Calm
Jake, 1 of 12
Free Starter Playbooks · one for each age
Free Starter Playbook · 16 pages · Ages 3–6 · First Steps
Jake and Zara’s Rugby Day
A first look at rugby, with things to find and try.
Flip through real pages. Read aloud with Jake and Zara as they run, catch and pass, and meet a new friend from another club.
Free to read. A free library keeps your books together, remembers your place and plays calm reading music.
New free Playbooks and new reading music appear in My Library first.
Cover · preview 1 of 6
Sneak peek: 6 of 16 pages. The free download is the whole book.
Step 3
The series
First Steps
Ages 3–6Free starter
Jake and Zara’s Rugby Day
Full 16-page book
Free
Game Smarts
Ages 7–12
Free starter
Meet The Rugby Playbook
Full 20-page book
Free
Next Level
Ages 12+
Free starter
Eyes Up: Your Introduction to Rugby IQ
Full 20-page book
Free
Behind the scenes
Every Playbook is designed, built and checked with care
Coaches & clubs
The same simple lessons for your whole squad
Safety first
These books teach rugby technique in a fun, simplified way — but they're a learning aid, not a substitute for proper coaching and adult supervision. Always practise under qualified guidance, wear recommended protective gear, and follow your club's safety protocols.