Scotland’s shock defeat of Australia has Mark Reason waxing lyrical about the skillful delight of wet weather rugby

Topic: News & Opinions

Getting to know the South Africans was a huge part of the All Blacks World Cup success

Topic: News & Opinions

There appears to be an abundance of riches in some positions but a dearth of talent in others.

Topic: News & Opinions

On rugby pitches around the world the IRB recommendation is regularly ignored.

Topic: Conditioning & Injury Management

Wayne Smith pays his tribute to Brad Thorn and looks back on a few of the stories that define the man.

Topic: News & Opinions

In this module Castro takes you through his scrum positioning techniques to produce the greatest power. Showing you how to build a stable set-up, work as a cohesive unit and how to make the greatest impact. “With the scrum it’s the small things, a small thing can change a lot.”

Topic: Set Piece

The abiding memory of the week leading up to last year’s world cup final was the almost unanimous belief in NZ that the All Blacks would win at a canter. It was a foregone conclusion. Game over before it started.

Topic: News & Opinions

It will need a few more All Black injuries to justify Ireland’s increasing optimism about their chances against New Zealand this summer.

Topic: News & Opinions

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

The bleating clubs of England and France demand a change to the qualification process as Ireland continues to dominate the Heineken Cup.

Topic: News & Opinions