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Ah, the rolling maul
Josef Schmidt’s Ireland identified Wales’s weaknesses and were relentless in exposing them writes Mark Reason
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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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Six Nations Highlights
Here’s all the highlights from the weekend’s Six Nations action…
Defence
Stealing possession in defence
There are many ways that a side on the defensive can disrupt the breakdown and turn possession over. Murray Kinsella ...
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England's defence found wanting
Both England and France showed defensive weakness in Paris. Mark Reason writes that England in particular lacked the ...
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England lack killer instinct
England more than played their part in an epic Six Nations clash with France but crucially it ended in defeat.
Maggie Alphonsi on the Six Nations
The Rugby Site’s newest recruit, Maggie Alphonsi, talks retuning from injury, The Six Nations, The World Cup and the ...
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No idea who will win the Six Nations but I like Ireland
Hallers can’t pick a winner in the year’s Six Nations but is
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Five coaching calls that could decide the Six Nations
At the top level, big games are decided by fine margins, Graham Jenkins looks at where those margins may lie this year
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Does the RFU have a case to answer?
With players leaving the home nations with increasing regularity, Mark Reason questions whether the RFU’s response wo...
Attack
Coming soon - Mike Friday: Attacking drills & game analysis for 7s rugby
Mike Friday and the Kenya 7s team work on the fundamentals of attack – plays, depth, realignment and self-analysis.
Breakdown
Leech for the Line
‘Leeching’ or ‘latching’ is the act of a support player connecting with the ball carrier to generate more go-forward ...
The secret to success in Sevens
Mike Friday on the comparison between 7s and XVs rugby and how Team GB can make an impact on the 2016 Olympics.
