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Attack
Attack, Attack and More Attack
The notion of the contest is becoming more difficult for the defensive side to manage in all areas of the game. Nick Bishop explores how ...
Defence
How the repeat involvement theory is stacking up for number 9’s
The use of the “spare man” in the backline has been debated since the dawn of the professional era. Using France’s current defensive syst...
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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...
News & Opinions
Grenoble find French flair in a structured approach
French rugby has always had something of an issue with structure. However, this season has seen something of a revolu...
News & Opinions
Savea the trump card in a deck full of aces
Another year, another title for the all-conquering All Blacks. Saturday’s clinical 34-13 victory over Argentina set t...
Mindset
Wayne Smith: Stay with it
Important message from Wayne Smith – a reminder about what The Rugby Site is all about and why we’re doing it. It’s a...
