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Rugby League Team Try Tally

A simple teamwork and number game where children build a pretend rugby league score together.

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About this activity

Create a cooperative try tally using paper markers and a safe movement course. Children complete a pass, carry, or target task to add one team try, then count the total together and choose a new challenge.

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Download the Rugby Skills Scorecard sheet

A simple scorecard for passing, target toss, balance, and teamwork challenges.

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Materials needed

  • Paper try markers
  • Soft ball
  • Cones or cushions
  • Rugby skills scorecard

Preparation time

5 minutes

How to play

  1. 1Set up a short route with cushions or cones.
  2. 2Choose one safe task such as carrying, passing, or target toss.
  3. 3Each completed task adds one paper try marker to the team total.
  4. 4Count the tries together and choose a new team challenge.

Learning benefits

CooperationCountingMovement planningShared goals

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Tags

rugbyrugby leagueWorld Cupteamworkgameage-5indooroutdoorschool holiday

Seasons

autumn

Occasions

World Cupweekendschool holiday

Key stages

EYFSKS1KS2

Weather

RainySunnyAny Weather

SEN-friendly note

This activity can be adapted with fewer steps, visual prompts, quieter pacing, or a clear start and finish point. Offer choices and adjust sensory input to suit the child.

Safety note

Adult supervision is recommended. Adapt the activity based on your child's age, ability, and environment.

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