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Fritz mistreatment, who is responsible?

Following a horrific head injury to Toulouse player Fritz against Racing Metro, read Graham Jenkins’ reaction to the clearly concussed player being allowed to return to play.

Attack from Scrums

Murray Kinsella analyses the attacking opportunity from scrums in the defensive third of the pitch and how Super 15 teams have executed their chances in recent games.

Stats and Awards

Graham Jenkins asks should stats play a more important part in determining player of the season short lists.

Coming Soon: Gregor Townsend - Offload and continuity

Glasgow Warriors coach Gregor Townsend’s latest course covers offload skills and continuity in attack.

The Burger Blueprint

Jacques Burger was outstanding in Saracens’ 46-6 win over Clermont, Graham Jenkins examines what is contributing to his and the team’s impressive performances this season.

Second chances

Graham Jenkins asks should more coaches in professional sport be given second chances as they develop and grow with experience.

Mini rugby - do results matter?

Mini rugby has been in the headlines recently with the introduction of ‘inclusive festivals’, Graham Jenkins shares his thoughts and experience on the potential risks to participation in the sport.

Coming soon: Graham Henry - Game plan and selection

In this course, Sir Graham takes you through developing a game plan based on your weaknesses and strengths, and analysing the opposition’s weaknesses. He also covers the importance of wise selection.

Who is ready to step up in rugby's game of thrones?

Jonny Wilkinson and Brian O’Driscoll have been flag bearers for professional rugby in the northern hemisphere. As they both head towards retirement, Graham Jenkins asks, who is ready to fill their boots?

Risk and reward of restarts

Restarts are commonly sent long with that the expectation the opposition will clear the ball. Here Murray Kinsella analyses the risks and rewards of the short restart strategy

Winging it

The Hurricanes wing play destroyed the Crusaders in Super Rugby’s round 7. Mark Reason points out the lessons to be learned from Savea et al.

The team behind the teams

The search for marginal gains in rugby has seen an influx of ‘support staff’ to work with players away from the pitch and even the training field. Graham Jenkins looks at some of the people that have made a name for themselves within these support systems