News & Opinions
Success for USA Rugby despite a big scoreline
Despite a big scoreline against the USA Eagles Chicago, the Test match against the All Blacks is been hailed as a suc...
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Articles
Deep dives on the modern game from The Rugby Site's contributors and coaches.
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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Defence
A helping hand to steal possession
Murray Kinsella analyses the importance of the second player to the breakdown in securing turnover possession in the ...
Mindset
Wayne Smith: Mindset of a champion Part 1 of 3
Wayne Smith “fell into” coaching while playing in Italy after the end of his first-class rugby career in New Zealand....
How to share videos with players
If you’re on a 12 month plan, you can share coaching videos with your players to help them develop their specialist s...
News & Opinions
NH teams look to make a statement against the All Blacks
World champions New Zealand venture north in the coming days and they will look to extend an enviable record against ...
Kicking
Is the spiral kick becoming a rarity?
Murray Kinsella recently spoke to Ronan O’Gara about the spiral kick, O’Gara “actually woke up the other night thinki...
News & Opinions
USA v New Zealand: a stepping stone to build rugby globally
The United States will play host to New Zealand at the iconic Soldier Field, the home of NFL side the Chicago Bears, ...
Attack
Murray is the key man for Munster
Murray Kinsella takes a look at how Munster coaches Foley and Walsh are building a game plan around Conor Murray. In ...
Tackling
Wayne Smith Trailer: The Frontal Tackle
Here’s the trailer for the latest in the Wayne Smith series, The Frontal Tackle. The feedback from our members has be...
News & Opinions
On the road with rugby charity Bhubesi Pride in Africa
Richard Bennett is a rugby missionary in the truest sense of the word. Richard is the founder and driving force behin...
Breakdown
A closer look at the rucking rules
The ruck is an interesting aspect of the game, and highlights the demands on referees at the top level. With the spee...
News & Opinions
Lancaster locked in until 2020
For most people it’s difficult to know whether you will have a job next week – let alone 2020 – unless, it seems, you...
