Blueprint
The Blueprint is the playing and coaching philosophy for Scottish Rugby, aiming to improve the standard of rugby at all levels of the game. The Blueprint has evolved from the original (launched in 2016), to expand beyond the technical/tactical focus of the game.
Developed by Scottish Rugby in conjunction with coaches from the club and school game, the Blueprint’s overriding message is ‘Change Our Game’.
In order for Scottish Rugby to compete and win on the international stage, the game in Scotland needs to further develop and think differently.
The intention of the Blueprint is to help coaches to create amazing learning environments with the appropriate level of challenge and support to enable players to be more tactically adaptable.
The Blueprint is the playing and coaching philosophy for Scottish Rugby, aiming to improve the standard of rugby at all levels of the game.
Developed by Scottish Rugby in conjunction with coaches from the club and school game, the Blueprint’s overriding message is ‘Change Our Game’. For Scottish Rugby to compete and win on the international stage, the game in Scotland needs to further develop and think differently. The intention of the Blueprint is to support coaches to create amazing learning environments with the appropriate level of stretch and support to enable players to be more tactically adaptable.
The SCOTS principles (Selfless, Creative, Optimistic, Tenacious, Self-Organised) underpin the Blueprint, and are key behaviours, enabling players to thrive in their playing pathway.
Blueprint Bitesize E-Learning Module
Please visit SCRUMS to complete the Blueprint bitesize e-learning module which provides an overview of what the Blueprint is and how you can use it. The module can be found under Browse Courses, E-Learning or click here to complete.
Blueprint Curricular
The aim of the Blueprint Curriculum resources is to help players, coaches, referees and parents in the youth game understand the focus areas at each age and stage.
The curriculum information provides clarity on what should be focussed on during training and matches. Please download the Boys and Girls specific resources below.
Scottish Rugby is pleased to announce that the Blueprint Roadshows will be returning for the 2023/24 season. Delivered by the Game Development department, along with coaches from the FOSROC Academies, these roadshows offer the opportunity for coaches to engage in sessions to develop Blueprint principles within their coaching.
The roadshows will see the launch of the Blueprint Curriculum for the youth boys and girls games – as well as details around early pathway opportunities for youth players. We strongly recommend that coaches of U14-U18 players attend the roadshows, but mini and adult coaches are also welcome to see what to build up to/what skills players will be working on in their learning journey.
Roadshow Dates, Times and Venues
| Book now | 13 November (7pm – 9pm) | Caledonia Midlands – Dundee RFC |
| Book now | 18 November (7pm – 9pm) | East – Scottish Gas Murrayfield |
| Book now | 18 November (7pm – 9pm) | Caledonia North – Aberdeen Sports Village |
| Book now | 25 November (7pm – 9pm) | Glasgow North – Ravenscraig |
| Book now | 2 December (7pm – 9pm) | Glasgow South – Ayr or Cumnock |
| Book now | 9 December (7pm – 9pm) | East – Borders College |
Click on the video below to hear John Fletcher, Head of Pathways and Elite Coach Development, chatting about the purpose of the Blueprint.
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