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What Price Two All French Finals
Paul Rees expects that the new increase to the French salary cap will create an even bigger gap between the haves and...
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‘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...
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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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Looking for a perfect 9
Eddie Jones discusses the different types of scrum-half play
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The Lions Dirt Trackers Will Determine Success or Failure
JG looks at recent Lions history and says that the attitude of the players who don’t make the test side will hold the...
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The Deans Dilemma
With the Lions prowling on the horizon, Robbie Deans can feel confident that his Wallabies are hitting form at the ri...
Leadership & Management
If you want to be a great passer you must repeat yourself
Eddie Jones sees a growing shortage of midfield backs who can pass off both hands and points the finger at junior coa...
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Band of Brothers
What a remarkable weekend for brothers. The Savea brothers stole the show for the Hurricanes but they weren’t the onl...
Set Piece
Bismarck du Plessis: Lineout Throw - Trailer
In his latest module, Springbok hooker, Bismarck du Plessis, takes the lineout throw back to its principles from the ...
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Joe Schmidt – a master of his trade
There have been many names linked with the soon to be vacant Ireland job but one man stands out above the rest.
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Deans needs strong leadership group to control aussie troublemakers
Australia’s biggest challenge is not the Lions, but making their twitter-mouths part of a team environment argues Edd...
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Ireland’s Dream Team Just Needs to be Asked
If New Zealand can appoint a team of top coaches to win a World Cup, then why can’t Ireland?
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Recommended listening: Tackling the scrum
Mike Cron features in an excellent radio programme about the issues surrounding the scrum
Leadership & Management
Why late is on time
Graham Henry talks about the midfield and the need for patience
