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Jonathan Joseph - The difference maker
As this weekends RBS 6 Nations match between Ireland and England draws ever closer, Murray Kinsella puts the spotligh...
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Set Piece
‘Skrum, skrum, skrum’ part 2 – what the Boks want to do and how to stop it
RGR series has been rugby’s has been a massive clash of styles. None more so at scrum time. The penalty problem at the scrum has been hig...
Set Piece
Skrum, skrum, skrum: what is the future of the scrum after RGR 3? – part one
Refereeing culture and background clearly make a huge difference to the officiating of the scrum As Nick Bishop expertly illustrates a sp...
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Patriot Games – A Critical 6 Nations Weekend
Read Simon Halliday’s preview on this weekend’s critical 6 Nation’s matches as he considers key aspects that will def...
Breakdown
The real Irish breakdown
There is no area of the game more influential in the outcome than the battle at the breakdown. In his latest article ...
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Mind Games
Graham Jenkins dissects the intriguing stand-off in the players tunnel prior to the England v Wales RBS 6 Nations ope...
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THE SIX NATIONS - the greatest rugby championship in the world!
In Murray’s latest article, he looks at some key technical, refereeing and tactical elements he’ll be keeping a close...
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The pressure to specialise in sport, is it really the path to a professional career?
In his latest article Graham Jenkins explores the fascinating subject of the pressure to specialise in sport. In this...
Sevens
Mike Friday on the Sevens World Series
Outlook for 7’s rugby is very positive and great to be at the heart of it!
Defence
Defence defines a teams true character
Murray Kinsella reviews Racing Métro’s emergence as top contenders in the Champions Cup. Head coaching duo Laurent La...
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An Englishman’s View
Simon Halliday gives us an Englishman’s view of the challenges facing Stuart Lancaster and his team as they ready the...
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Munster V Saracens Champions Cup preview
Murray Kinsella profiles Munster’s crucial Champions Cup clash with Saracens this Saturday. Some of Munster’s biggest...
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Lancaster’s Hartley headache
Graham Jenkins dissect’s the Dylan Hartley discipline conundrum facing Stuart Lancaster. England’s most capped curren...
Defence
Wayne Smith – Steve Hansen’s most visionary selection
Respected New Zealand based journalist Liam Napier gains unique access and explores the value of Wayne Smith’s reappo...
