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Rugby World Cup Flag Relay

A no-contact flag and geography relay for learning about rugby nations during the tournament.

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About this activity

Use country cards or the printable flag sheet to create a short relay. Children match flags to country names, then carry the card to the correct finish point.

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Materials needed

  • Rugby World Cup flag matching printable
  • Paper or cones
  • Pencils

Preparation time

10 minutes

How to play

  1. 1Spread country cards around a safe play area.
  2. 2Call out a country or show its flag.
  3. 3Children move to find the matching card without pushing or tackling.
  4. 4Finish by finding each country on a map or globe.

Learning benefits

GeographyMemoryMovementTeamwork

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Tags

rugbyWorld Cupflagsgeographyprintableage-6indooroutdoorschool

Seasons

autumn

Occasions

World Cupclassroomschool holiday

Key stages

KS1KS2

Weather

Any 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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