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Confidence can carry England home
England showed maturity and no little swagger in beating Wales at Twickenham and securing the triple crown. Graham Je...
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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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A Super Super Season Lies Ahead
Chiefs coach, Wayne Smith looks ahead to what looks set to be an outstanding Super Rugby season & assesses each o...
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Red rag to an English Bulldog
Hallers is confident that providing England can keep their heads, they will exact revenge on Gatland’s Wales this wee...
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Tries, more tries and statistics
The 2014 Six Nations has arrested a trend of fewer points being scored each year in the tournament. Graham Jenkins lo...
Kicking
The art of the kick in behind
Jonny Sexton and Ireland tried to exploit England’s rush defence by kicking in behind. Unfortunately for the Irish, S...
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Six Nations Round 3 Highlights
All the action from round 3 of the 2014 Six Nations Championship.
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Energy and endeavour trumps experience
A young England side showed that they are capable of grinding it out when it really matters. They did so and the Six ...
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Schmidt plots a course through England's defence
Joe Schmidt and Ireland found a way to breach both the All Black’s and the Welsh defences. Can they repeat the trick ...
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England can stop Ireland’s Slam
As impartial as ever, Hallers’ rallying cry to England “it’s time to start winning these big ones.”
Attack
Spin Doctors of Union should learn from Pass Masters of League
The spin pass has become the default for union backs. Players such as George Ford and Kyle Eastmond show that a groun...
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Burgess has everything to prove
Sam Burgess undoubtedly has the raw talent to represent England but does he have the time to get ready for the 2015 R...
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Is it time for a European Rugby Championship?
The case for a European rugby championship and why the global game needs it.
