Sports
Rugby Union skills assessment
Track forwards and backs on set piece, breakdown, contact, kicking and decision-making skills. Built for clubs and academies that need consistent, comparable player development data across every age grade.
- 15 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 30 starting levels
The 15 Rugby Union skills you can score
These are the default Rugby Union skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every player, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Scrummaging
Ability to apply and withstand scrum pressure in set piece.
Lineout
Ability to compete and execute in lineout situations.
Ball Carrying
Ability to carry ball into contact and make metres.
Passing
Accuracy and speed of passing in both directions.
Kicking
Ability to kick for territory, goal kicking and in general play.
Tackling
Ability to make effective tackles and compete at the breakdown.
Breakdown
Ability to compete and secure ball at the breakdown.
Defence
Ability to maintain defensive shape and make dominant tackles.
Fitness
Aerobic capacity and ability to perform at high intensity for 80 minutes.
Strength
Raw physical strength for contact, scrums and mauls.
Game Sense
Understanding of rugby patterns and ability to read the game.
Communication
Ability to communicate calls and instructions during play.
Support Play
Ability to arrive in support and maintain continuity.
Positional Skill
Technical skills specific to playing position.
Work Rate
Effort and commitment in all aspects of the game.
Levels included with Rugby Union
Rugby Union starts with 30 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Age Group” for sports, so players can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Boys Under 5
- Girls Under 5
- Boys Under 6
- Girls Under 6
- Boys Under 7
- Girls Under 7
- Boys Under 8
- Girls Under 8
- Boys Under 9
- Girls Under 9
- Boys Under 10
- Girls Under 10
- Boys Under 11
- Girls Under 11
- Boys Under 12
- Girls Under 12
- Boys Under 13
- Girls Under 13
- Boys Under 14
- Girls Under 14
- Boys Under 15
- Girls Under 15
- Boys Under 16
- Girls Under 16
- Boys Under 17
- Girls Under 17
- Boys Under 18
- Girls Under 18
- Men's Senior
- Women's Senior
How Rugby Union works in SkillScorer
Score
Each player in a team is scored on the Rugby Union skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank players, compare two side by side, or compare your teams against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Rugby Union skills need attention. Reports also follow each coach's team.
Rugby Union scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Rugby Union scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Rugby Union scorecard covers 15 skills: Scrummaging, Lineout, Ball Carrying, Passing, Kicking, Tackling, Breakdown, Defence, Fitness, Strength, Game Sense, Communication, Support Play, Positional Skill and Work Rate. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are players scored in Rugby Union?
Every player is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one team and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Rugby Union?
Rugby Union starts with these levels (called “Age Group” in the app): Boys Under 5, Girls Under 5, Boys Under 6, Girls Under 6, Boys Under 7, Girls Under 7, Boys Under 8, Girls Under 8, Boys Under 9, Girls Under 9, Boys Under 10, Girls Under 10, Boys Under 11, Girls Under 11, Boys Under 12, Girls Under 12, Boys Under 13, Girls Under 13, Boys Under 14, Girls Under 14, Boys Under 15, Girls Under 15, Boys Under 16, Girls Under 16, Boys Under 17, Girls Under 17, Boys Under 18, Girls Under 18, Men's Senior and Women's Senior. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Rugby Union skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In sports the app talks about players, teams and coachs, and you can change any of those words too.
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