Greatest Tricks in Rugby History

In this compilation, we've compiled some of the most impressive and awe-inspiring tricks in the history of rugby. From sidesteps and dummy passes to grubber kicks and cross-field bombs, these tricks are sure to impress even the most seasoned rugby fans.
As you watch, be sure to pay attention to the skill and athleticism of the players on display. Whether they're dodging past defenders or launching themselves into the air to catch a high ball, these players are truly at the top of their game.
But we want to know what you think! Which of these tricks was your favorite? And are there any that we missed? Let us know in the comments below and don't forget to like and subscribe for more great rugby content.

[Fuz Capp]

The NZ try scored by Christian Cullen against Australia, with a double wrap-around, Lomu as a decoy, Umunga makes the break and passes to Cullen - anyone who follows Rugby will know the try I'm talking about ... surely that's the pinnacle of set trick plays. It was a work of art.

[keza41]

Yep, a Wayne Smith special, still haven’t seen anything like it after all these years.

[Raymond O'Connor]

Nah it was very ordinary. The best trick play is preventing Lomu from scoring a single point against you his entire career... One country did that. Can you guess who?

[Griff 417]

Not trick plays. Some of the GREATEST plays ever! Amazing compilation. Great job 👏!!!

[Cliffie Scott-Williams]

I think I saw about 5 true "trick" plays here - interspersed with forward passes and some good set moves. I honestly don't think a well times inside pass is a trick play - we were doing that in high schoo.

[Will Mc]

I love that you picked the same try from Stockdale and played it twice, well deserved

[Mark Thompson]

Many are not trick players but just good running passing and kicking rugby.

[Expresso Evangelism]

It was gracious of you to fit one English try in briefly through all of the wonder of slick handling and forward passes.

[gregre052]

I haven't seen a rugby game for years! Forgot how tough and smart the player had to be. Thanks for the reminder.

[wot]

At least your team got a mention. My Bokke....No tricks up their sleeves.

[G VZ]

The 15 players in the line out is the ultimate trick play...

[Rich WALKER]

Some beautiful rugby but not too many Trick Plays.

[Frédéric Piters]

C'est beau à pleurer... Merci à tous ces hommes qui par leur détermination, grâce, et sens du collectif, nous consolent de l'habituelle laideur humaine.

[Rhys Evans]

The pass made at 1:35 is soooo forward

[strawberrykicker2]

Very few of these are actual trick plays though

[choonintripoot]

Eh?

[Chris Goerd]

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[Mike Hosken]

I knew a Tony Brown play would make this list

[Christian]

A heck of a lot of obstruction in these tricks.

[super icard]

Bien sympa cette vidéo merci. Owdris cool (désolé pour l'ortographe) énorme la passe a lui-même 🤔👍😘

[neville saxon]

Search Carlos Spencer. He had all the tricks.

[S W]

It's not really tricks, this is what happens when a team plays as one, all in perfect harmony with eachother, quick passing, players with speed and knowing how to optimise player performance

[linalmeemow]

Shame (and surprise?) we don't see more set play penalties these days - I reckon a lot of modern sides would have no idea how to defend them as they're used so rarely.

[moko]

Nice to see Rangi Chase get in there, even tho it's league not union.

[Raphael Renaudie]

Love the videos and channel. Especially great inspiration for a 10

[Yves Woirgard]

A 0,40, peut être la plus belle des combinaisons... Mais le reste est aussi très beau

[Valentin Porte]

Je regarde 2 minutes 22 et 3 actions qui méritent rappel : l'action des NZ après mêlée et celle après la touche en finale de RWC 2011 sont entachées d'obstructions grossières. L'essai de Woodcock n'était pas valable car les avants NZ qui étaient vers la ligne de touche poussent les avants français sur le côté pour ouvrir la porte. On n'est pas en NFL! Enfin, l'action après le coup de pied retourné (bonjour l'otarie) est entaché, elle, d'un en-avant de passe d'un bon mètre!

[Ede Moi]

Such a beautyfull sport. And after a beer.💪

[Peter Piper]

No Up The Jumper action ? Over in League, they had the Head Butt Try.

[Mysterion]

There is a big difference between tricks and skill. Most of these tries are due to skill.

[KingofRoath]

Still waiting for the tricks

[Martin Bennett]

What are the rules for throwing a ball forward for yourself to catch? If it is permitted, I am surprised we do not see more of it.

[Joe Dennehy]

It's not permitted

[Martin Bennett]

@Leith scrum half Thanks, I didn't know that you would be considered to still be in possession, but that does make sense.

[Leith scrum half]

As long as you catch the ball without it touching the ground or another player then you can play on. In fact, it's perfectly legal to juggle the ball all the way to the line and score a try! We don't see it happen because it leaves you in a very vulnerable position. The ball is deemed to be in your possession so you can be tackled at any time. Imagine running, looking upwards with your arms raised, ribcage exposed.... it's like being taken out while you jump for a high ball.

[Roger Warton]

Some of those clips were not trick plays just regular plays. And what with those forward passes that were not checked. Like the one where the Flyhalf turns around and kicks the ball over his head. That shouldn't have been a try simply because a couple of phases on, one of the okes throws a massively forward pass.

[Trentino Domenico Iorfida]

Che placcaggio Properzi!! 🧨

[Spidergoat]

There's so many forward passes in this as to be ridiculous, not to mention an inside ball at the ruck is hardly a trick play now is it?

[Dominic]

These are just normal nice tries....

[waitinblackout]

1st one from the blacks: the flying half starts offside (no possibility to run forward before the ball is out from the scrum) 2nd one from the blacks: obstruction on Harinordoquy in the lineout creating the big gap for the try. Nice to watch, nicely played, but should be denied.

[Joe Dennehy]

Salty salty salty

[Stephen Gallagher]

Tries often scored with (southern hemisphere) forward passes

[Lance Jakeman]

O Drisolls pass is what you do when your scared. End up looking like a fool😂

[The Dalz]

Amazing how the all blacks are the only team on the planet that are allowed to pass it forward

[Jerry Hiku]

It's more amazing how one eyed some viewers are.

[Pete Hercus]

That’s a dumb comment

[Roger Warton]

It's funny you say that because it happened against them in the 2007 RWC where the try that put France ahead was from a forward pass that the ref had missed.

[Starnge]

What about France?

[John Linsell]

You left out James Simpson Daniel doing for Jona Lomu with an overhead "non pass"!!

[Roger Brownlie]

Enjoyed it but mostly not Tricks, just great passing and use of space

[Wayne Turley]

As for the girls one 🫣

[Daniel Aodh Matz-Lyons]

are you allowed to hide the ball under your jersey ..funny one

[hogoijulien]

It is obviously illegal to hide the ball undernthe jersey nice try (but invalid try :) )

[Elene de Beer]

what ruck is that thumbnail 😂

[Simone_natostanco]

So the image of the thumbnail has nothing to do with the video?

[JazHaz]

Several tries early in the video should've been disallowed for forward passes.

[Bob Watson]

Hull FC shirts at 8.12

[Mike King]

The women's heel kick didn't work and the next one was stupid lol

[Nev Nuance]

You showed the same try twice - 02:55 and 05:39

[Wayne Drummond]

Not trick play just planned and trained and trained and trained moves by skilled players The only trick in this vd is the owner of this site does not know much about rugby but is reposting stolen content from someone else content.

[Ho Hum]

Why the crappy, inappropriate music?

[jca111]

Tricks? Click bait

[Garra Meesta]

3:43 ???

[Douglas Bader]

Sorry to be THAT twat, but 1.37 is a forward pass

[xyy yyx]

Very misleading, not all the try were from trick.

[Les Rogers]

Few tricks and poor editing. But the skills were there to bail you out.

[Christophe de marly]

A part cette musique pourrie je doit dire que cette petit rétrospective est très intéressante

[Kevin Bennett]

Can't we get background music removed from these otherwise excellent videos.

[Kevin Bennett]

@Jeremy Dyer but you do get the noise of the crowd

[Jeremy Dyer]

I believe you don’t usually get it at the game

[Jeremy Dyer]

You don’t need the commentary to enjoy the rugby

[Kevin Bennett]

@Mark Thompson I have that too but for some strange reason the commentary disappears when I use it. 😂

[Mark Thompson]

Well I have that function it’s called the volume control