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Rugby Formation Maker

Place each player by hand and design your team's rugby formation, from the standard 1-15 lineup to a fully free structure.

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What you can do with the formation maker

  • Place each player freely on the full-size pitch, without sticking to a preset.
  • Start from a preset formation (standard 1-15, attacking width, defensive line, lineout launch) and adjust it to your criteria.
  • Edit each player's position and details.
  • Save a structure as your base formation in your browser.
  • Retrieve saved formations whenever you need them.

How to build a rugby formation

  1. Pick a starting formation or begin from a free structure.
  2. Drag each player to the exact position you want.
  3. Adjust spacing between the pack and the backline.
  4. Edit each player's details if needed.
  5. Save the formation to come back to it later.

Use cases

  • Coaches testing a shape before taking it to the pitch.
  • Analysts representing formations to prepare for an opponent.
  • Rugby instructors explaining systems of play.
  • Fans comparing their favorite clubs' formations.

Popular rugby formation systems

You can build the standard 1-15 lineup, an attacking-width backline, a defensive drift line, a lineout launch shape, a scrum-ready shape, or a fully free structure whenever your team's setup doesn't fit a standard preset.

Frequently asked questions

Is the rugby formation maker free?
Yes, you can create and download your formation at no cost and without signing up.
Which formations can I create?
Standard 1-15, attacking width, defensive line, lineout launch, scrum shape and fully free structures, player by player.
Can I move each player individually?
Yes, each player is placed and edited separately, without depending on a fixed preset.
How is this different from the lineup maker?
The formation maker focuses on the system and spacing; the lineup maker focuses on the specific fifteen that will start.
Can I save my formation to use later?
Yes, you can save it in your browser and come back to keep editing it.