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England let their standards slip
England’s first half fiasco against the All Blacks brought home some unpleasant truths to Stuart Lancaster and his te...
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‘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...
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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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Le Roux, the complete fullback?
Springbok fullback Willie le Roux dominated last weekend’s Test against Wales, Murray Kinsella examines the aspects o...
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England are close....
Hallers’ views on the issues England must address: not being afraid to take risks in attack, and the choice of number...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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.
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The Perfect Offload
Glasgow Warriors both benefited and cost themselves by using the offload in the RaboDirect Pro12 Final against Leinst...
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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...
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Thanks to Jonny Wilkinson
Graham Jenkins reflects on his personal highlights from Jonny’s career
