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A helping hand to steal possessionMurray Kinsella analyses the importance of the second player to the breakdown in securing turnover possession in the ruck. We see examples where Saracens’ Kelly Brown Ulster’s Franco van der Merwe and Louis Ludik provide stability and strength to the player stealing possession in the ruck.
Dave Attwood’s disrupting masterclassAt the heart of Bath’s victory over Saracens was the immense Dave Attwood.
He presented an awkward obstacle to Saracens’ progress all night. It was the kind of brawny, bristling display that makes Graham Rowntree grin. These clips demonstrate how he helped blunt the Saracens battering ram.
Lam's Connacht thrives in Pro12Connacht have racked up three wins from three in the Guinness Pro12 so far this season, with their defensive strength having played a major role in that positive start.
Murray Kinsella analyses Connacht’s stunning 10-9 win over Leinster.
Irish defence and conditioning stun New ZealandMurray Kinsella begins a look at how the Ireland women’s team pulled off one of the finest results in the history of the game on Tuesday, as they beat a highly-fancied New Zealand 17-14. In this article Murray focuses on the Irish team’s fantastic conditioning and defensive effort.
Stealing possession in defenceThere are many ways that a side on the defensive can disrupt the breakdown and turn possession over. Murray Kinsella highlights some pertinent examples.
Coming Soon - Eric Rush: 7s DefenceEric Rush demonstrates how to build a defensive structure for 7s, from scratch.
Working the PendulumLeigh Halfpenny talks about how the back three works together on a rugby pitch
Courtney Lawes: Tackle Technique Trailer“I love defending and putting in big hits, but you have to understand that the safest technique is also the best technique.” In this video Courtney Lawes takes you through the tackling technique that works for him. From the importance of foot placement in generate force through to being comfortable using both left and right shoulders and of course head placement for safety.
Wales have brought back the low tackle to stop IrelandShane Williams believes that the utter belief of men like Sam Warburton and George North will carry Wales to the Six Nations.
Richie McCaw: Tackle Techniques TrailerTo celebrate the start of the World Cup, we are releasing Richie McCaw’s latest video on Tackle Technique.Get some inside tips from the All Blacks captain on how to improve your tackle technique and tackle attitude.
