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Time to put the lab coats away?
England came close again in the second Test against New Zealand, but Graham Jenkins says Tuilagi needs to play a cent...
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Deep dives on the modern game from The Rugby Site's contributors and coaches.
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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Set Piece
Ireland's line-out perfection (part 2)
Murray Kinsella continues an analysis of Ireland’s excellence in the line out, looking at attacking options, competin...
Leadership & Management
Coming Soon: Eddie Jones - Creating Team Culture
Japan national coach, Eddie Jones, delivers this latest course on creating team culture and environment.
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Set Piece
Ireland's line-out perfection (part 1)
Murray Kinsella examines the hugely positive effect Ireland forwards coach, John Plumtree, has had on the team’s line...
News & Opinions
The Confidence Gap?
As an under-strength England side came close to victory over the All Blacks in Auckland, Graham Jenkins says Steve Ha...
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New Player Access Plan
The Rugby Site now offers a 6 video Player Access Plan, to allow players to choose and watch relevant videos.
Attack
The Perfect Offload
Glasgow Warriors both benefited and cost themselves by using the offload in the RaboDirect Pro12 Final against Leinst...
News & Opinions
Wilkinson takes one final glorious bow
Despite lacking drama on the pitch, the Top 14 final was a fitting final bow for Jonny Wilkinson, so much so that the...
News & Opinions
Thanks to Jonny Wilkinson
Graham Jenkins reflects on his personal highlights from Jonny’s career
News & Opinions
Dan Carter and Richie McCaw tribute to Jonny Wilkinson
As Jonny Wilkinson plays his last game of his career on Saturday for Toulon in the Top 14 final, Dan and Richie, two ...
News & Opinions
Toulon just too good in euro finale
Whilst not spectacular, Toulon showed they are a unified team to triumph over Saracens in the Heineken Cup Final. Gra...
Leadership & Management
Wilko will relish coaching challenge
Jonny Wilkinson has announced his retirement and move into a coaching role with Toulon, Graham Jenkins shares his tho...
