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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...
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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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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...
News & Opinions
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 ...
News & Opinions
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.
News & Opinions
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...
News & Opinions
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?
Set Piece
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
News & Opinions
England's failure to dare cost them a Grand Slam
Simon Halliday argues that the pace and power of Wales was too much for an England side whose defensive selection pol...
Leadership & Management
Gatland will need good men as well as good players
Graham Henry examines the philosophy behind selecting a Lions squad and reckons there is more to it than just selecti...
