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Scoring off First Phase
Executing a practiced move off a set-piece can be both effective and rewarding for a coach. Murray Kinsella highlight...
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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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TM Oh dear
The TMO is becoming increasing more influential in deciding the outcome of matches. Mark Reason asks whether all this...
Never take the Basics for Granted
Mike Friday talks about how he got into coaching and why it’s in his blood.
Breakdown
Coming Soon - Mike Friday: 7s Contact Skills (Tackle breakdown & Clear Out)
Mike Friday and the Kenya 7s team go through a session on contact skills at the breakdown
News & Opinions
A tale of two halves
England’s opening 40 minutes ensured they beat the Pumas at Twickenham. Graham Jenkins looks at the where the English...
News & Opinions
6 talking points from England's win over The Wallabies
England ran out 20-13 winners over Australia in a match that was low on quality but high on talking points.
News & Opinions
Fireworks Missing From England Win
England rode their luck in beating The Wallabies at Twickenham. 10 years on from England’s World Cup win over Austral...
News & Opinions
England v Australia - not just another test match
Since 2003 England have enjoyed near total dominance over the Aussies in more than just rugby union. Is the era of En...
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Ireland looks on the bright side of life
Murray Kinsella assesses Ireland’s prospects in the forthcoming Autumn internationals
Attack
Coming Soon - Mike Friday: Passing for 7s (Fundamentals & drills)
In this first module, Mike focuses on one of the game’s ‘fundamentals’ or ‘non-negotiables’; passing technique
News & Opinions
Game Notes - Premiership Rugby
There may have been some big names missing but there were still some big plays and big coaching calls in the latest r...
