Backyard Rugby Passing Challenge
A gentle rugby passing game using a soft ball, with simple targets and turn-taking for children.
Age4-11
Duration15-35m
CostFree
Ages 4–1115–35 minsFreeoutdoorSunny day
Rugby League World Cup 2026
The Rugby League World Cup runs from 15 October to 15 November 2026Dates vary by school and local authorityAges 2-12Season: Autumn
Rugby League World Cup 2026 activities for passing games, flag hunts, match bingo, and safe no-contact play at home or school.
For parents
Mix a gentle passing game with sofa-friendly match bingo. Print the flag sheet, set up a target toss, and keep a calm indoor backup ready for wet weather.
For teachers
Useful for PE warm-ups, geography flag work, teamwork challenges, and calm printable time during autumn lessons.
At home
At-home activities
Fun things to do around rugby league world cup 2026.
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Rugby World Cup Flag Relay
A no-contact flag and geography relay for learning about rugby nations during the tournament.
Age5-11
Duration15-30m
CostFree
Ages 5–1115–30 minsFreeIndoor/outdoorPrintable
Indoor Rugby Target Toss
A soft-ball indoor target game for rainy match days, using a laundry basket or cardboard goal.
Age3-9
Duration10-25m
CostFree
Ages 3–910–25 minsFreeindoorRainy day
Rugby League Team Try Tally
A simple teamwork and number game where children build a pretend rugby league score together.
Age4-10
Duration15-30m
CostFree
Ages 4–1015–30 minsFreeIndoor/outdoorRainy day
Printables
Printable activities
Ready-to-use sheets, games, packs, and calmer backup activities.
Bingo
Ages 4–11Free2 pages
Rugby League World Cup Match Bingo
A family Rugby League World Cup watch-along bingo sheet with tries, conversions, flags, and teamwork moments.
Age4-11
Pages2
Worksheet
Ages 5–11Free2 pages
Rugby World Cup Flag Matching Sheet
A printable flag matching sheet for Rugby League World Cup geography games at home or in class.
Age5-11
Pages2
Party Game
Ages 4–11Free1 pages
Rugby Skills Scorecard
A simple scorecard for passing, target toss, balance, and teamwork challenges.
Age4-11
Pages1
Budget planner
Free, low-cost, and paid ideas
Free ideas
- • Passing challenge
- • Match bingo
- • Flag relay
- • Target toss
Low-cost ideas
- • Printable pack
- • Soft ball
- • Sports club taster session
Paid ideas
- • Family sports club visit
- • Cinema backup for rainy days
- • Rugby skills session
Local days out
Use these as starting points for local planning. Check each venue directly before travelling or booking.
Planning tips
Make the week easier
Print bingo and flag sheets before kick-off.
Keep half-time active with a short passing or target game.
Use soft equipment and no-contact rules for younger children.
Check local venue availability before travelling.
FAQs
Common questions
How do I keep young children engaged during long matches?
Use match bingo for observation moments, plan a half-time stretch or snack break, and keep a calm backup activity ready if attention fades.
Are these activities only for Rugby League World Cup 2026?
No. The passing games, flag sheets, and target challenges work for rugby-themed parties, school tournaments, or family weekends.
Can I use these in a classroom?
Yes. Flag matching, skills circuits, and tally charts work well for PE, geography, and wet play. Adapt for space and class size.
Safety and data note
Activities and venue suggestions are provided as a starting point. Always check age suitability, safety needs, and official venue information before visiting or booking.
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