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A Reffing Disaster
Dylan Hartley’s red card ruined the Premiership Final but has a storm like this one been brewing for some time now?
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Deep dives on the modern game from The Rugby Site's contributors and coaches.
Attack
Attack, Attack and More Attack
The notion of the contest is becoming more difficult for the defensive side to manage in all areas of the game. Nick Bishop explores how ...
Defence
How the repeat involvement theory is stacking up for number 9’s
The use of the “spare man” in the backline has been debated since the dawn of the professional era. Using France’s current defensive syst...
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Congratulations to Joe Schmidt & Martin Castrogiovanni
Joe Schmidt & Martin Castrogiovanni both signed-off in style this weekend. Here’s what happened…
Breakdown
Out Tomorrow - Courtney Lawes: Ball Carrying & Clear Out
Northampton & England back row forward, Courtney Lawes delivers his latest module on ball carrying into contact &...
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Toulon's Triumph Highlights Rugby's Problem
Toulon’s efficient, defensive orientated style won out over a more attack-minded Clermont side this weekend. But did ...
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Heineken Cup Final Preview - A Splash of Panache is Required
The all French final will see few Frenchmen compete for Europe’s premier club trophy. Paul Rees analyses how the fina...
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The spirit of rugby is under threat
JG notes an increase in the hectoring of officials and wants us all to do something about it.
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An open letter to TGR Davies CBE, Chairman British and Irish Lions Committee
We received this letter from David Stewart, a site member, and thought the rest of our members should read it
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Leigh Halpenny Interview: 'Back where it all began'
Leigh Halfpenny shows The Rugby Site where it all began for him and tells us about the players that inspired him.
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Aviva Premiership Awards - Round-Up
A round-up of the Aviva Premiership, end of season awards
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The Fickleness of Fate
Chris Robshaw isn’t going to Australia with the Lions, Sam Warburton is and as captain. Before the Six Nations finale...
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Lancaster’s collective cost England players a Lions place
Gatland has selected a fine Lions squad. Here Hallers analyses some of the surprise selections and offers an explanat...
