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Proper respect for the ref should start with the IRB

Bryce Lawrence’s retirement from refereeing should force an IRB enquiry into the political pressure placed on refs and the lack of proper support for the men in the middle

Gameplans will not win the Heineken Cup

The Heineken Cup resumes today and if it is as keenly fought on the field as it has been off it in recent months, it will be a tournament worth watching.

Why refs give the Pumas an uneven break

It is time to review the language and appointment of referees after Argentina were consistently discriminated against during the Rugby Championship

Stuck in the middle

With the Olympics, Paralympics, the Ryder Cup comeback, Andy Murray’s Grand Slam title & Bradley Wiggins Tour de France win the beginning of the rugby season was always going to be a struggle.

Off field antics dominate dull start to European rugby season

The first month of the season in Europe has been more notable for what has happened off the field that on it.

The great Habana thinks even faster than he runs

Mark Reason regards Bryan Habana’s performance against Australia as a perfect example of modern wing play and a great coaching tool for aspiring players

Lead up to game day

All Black fly-half Dan Carter talks about his game day lead up and recovery process following a test match.

The Price of Professionalism

Mark Reason listens to Sir Colin Meads and the ambitions of the top English and French clubs and wonders if rugby has a soul left to sell.

Mike Cron: Scrum Engagement Machine Based Preview

Following on from his scrum set-up module, Mike Cron takes you through how to use a scrum machine to successfully coach engagement technique.

In humility and respect the Boks lead the way

JG admires the gracious and respectful manner shown by the South African squad.

Graham Henry is a Teacher not a Traitor

Wayne Smith is saddened by the recent attacks on Graham Henry and decides to put the record straight.

Goodbye to France and all that

Mark Reason argues that French clubs have long been in breach of IRB regulations and the only solution is to chuck France out of the Six Nations and the World Cup.