Brian Ashton looks forward to the final weekend of the Six nations and hopes for good weather and a little more openness from the teams

Topic: Coaches Corner

Former England Head Coach, Brian Ashton reviews the performance of the teams so far this Six Nations

Topic: News & Opinions

Brian Ashton talks about how he got into coaching, those that influenced him and how he learned to become one of the game’s most respected coaches.

Despite having a family interest in Ulster (my wife works for the company that provides their playing/leisure kit) it was fitting and important that the side who were consistently prepared to play the most varied and challenging rugby throughout the tournament triumphed.

Topic: News & Opinions

Forget the occasion, forget the opposition, clear heads are needed in the semi-final of a major cup competition says Brian Ashton.

Topic: News & Opinions

Brian Ashton reflects on a Six Nations that failed to hit the heights and wonders if Wales and France have the imaginative will to develop their games.

Topic: News & Opinions

The spin pass was a great innovation, but coaches need to emphasise that other passes are more efficient in certain situations

Topic: Attack

“I’m a great believer that you gain and improve game understanding by actually playing games.” In this video Brian Ashton takes you through a variety of game specific activities.

Topic: Attack

Andy Robinson has achieved a great deal in his time with Scotland even if employers don’t always look beyond results.

Topic: News & Opinions

Do England’s young players spend too much time on fitness and skills and not enough time just finding out how to play the game of rugby?

Topic: Attack