We were blessed again with the weather in Rathcooney for the third Rhinos session of the season.

Plenty of activity about the club and lots of folks paying a visit to the clubhouse cafe.

Here's the round up from each of the groups:

• Minis Girls

The girls only minis session ran on Tuesday evening on the Astro. The nights are closing in as the lights had to come on midway during the session. The focus again this week was on catch pass skills and working together as a group. They played the link game (a big favourite) some end ball and they were introduced to some tackling technique using the tackle bags. The session finished up with some rugby rounders where the focus was getting a certain amount of passes. Also a massive thank you to the parents that helped out during the session, which we really appreciate and encourage.

• Under 6's and Under 7's

This group warmed up with some stretches and a game of Traffic Lights. Then played a game of Rats and Rabbits followed by Bulldog. Also did some 1 v 1 defending and attacking with an emphasis on swerve and holding the ball. Finished up with a game at the end.

• Under 8s

Under 8’s numbers growing again this week. We continue with improving our catch, pass and evasion.

We also had our first game with full contact, which the kids loved.

• Under 9s

Great session again to by the U9 squad practicing their tackling & rucking and finishing off the session with a practice match. A lot of new faces again who are gelling into squad seamlessly

• Under 10s

Superb numbers with U10 today. Warmups incorporated catch pass skills, strength activities in prep for tackle activities and games of tag for evasion. The majority of the session kept the focus on the tackle. The players are settling in nicely

• Under 11s

U11s at training this morning, great morning and session out in by the players, getting ready for their first match next month !

• Under 12s

U12’s training was a mix of many drills to help improve space awareness, support player positioning, passing, tackling. A game of tag involving turn and burn and a game involving tackling without rucking to improve passing quickly from the breakdown. Very enjoyable session.