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Should coaches help crown the world's best player?
The process of awarding talent at the end of a competition is driven by opinion and is never perfect. Graham Jenkins ...
Insight & analysis
Articles
Deep dives on the modern game from The Rugby Site's contributors and coaches.
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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The cash or country conundrum
Toby Flood will miss out on this year’s 6 nations due to his decision to move to France. Graham Jenkins tackles the c...
Attack
Coming Soon - Eric Rush: 7s Attack
You’ve seen Mike Friday’s approach to attacking play in 7s, now here’s how the legendary All Black goes about scoring...
News & Opinions
Is longevity the secret to success?
Should Warren Gatland see out his new contract, he would become the longest serving head coach of all time. Does this...
Attack
Coming Soon - Mike Friday: 7s Attack Patterns
Watch the preview to Mike Friday’s latest video module ‘7s Attack Patterns’
News & Opinions
End of year awards
Graham Jenkins selects the people and players of 2013 who deserve recognition
News & Opinions
2013 Team of the Year
New Zealand swept all before them this year but how many All Blacks make Graham Jenkins’ Team of the Year?
Breakdown
Coming Soon - Warren Gatland: Clear out (Removing the Threat)
Warren Gatland, gives a 25min session on how to remove the opposition threat at the breakdown. This includes clear ou...
News & Opinions
Congratulations to Warren Gatland & Leigh Halfpenny
Warren Gatland named ‘Coach of the Year’ and Leigh Halfpenny finished 2nd at the Sports Personality of the Year awards
Defence
Coming Soon - Eric Rush: 7s Defence
Eric Rush demonstrates how to build a defensive structure for 7s, from scratch.
News & Opinions
Europe's loss will cause England pain
Could the English club’s desire to secure their long-term future have jeopardised long-term future of the game in Eng...
Kicking
Kicking Clever
The All Blacks’ have developed kicking skills throughout their backline which allow them to exploit any space or mism...
