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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...
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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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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...
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Wales alone wouldn't beat the Wallabies
Wales may have won the Six Nations but recent history has shown that they alone won’t have enough to beat the Wallabies.
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Don’t let Steve Walsh Choose the Lions team
The margin of Wales’ victory over England created a multitude of myths that need stripping away ahead of the Lions tour
Leadership & Management
The Lions captain must be able to influence the ref
Eddie Jones considers the dilemma facing Warren Gatland over his choice of Lions captain
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The Rugby Site team picks their Lions XV
The Rugby Site team picks their Lions XV on the evidence of the Six Nations.
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Six Nations: Final Round Highlights
Wales steamrolled England in Cardiff to secure the 2013 Six Nations Championship. See video highlights of all 3 matches
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Wales's Defence put to the Test in Cardiff
Expect low risk rugby in this weekend’s Six Nations decider as both sides are likely to attmept to defend their way t...
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Hold Your Breath for Cardiff, otherwise hold your nose
A strong defence against a spluttering attack does not make for the most compelling finale to the Six Nations, but wh...
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Brian O’Driscoll – a once in a generation player
A tribute to Brian O’Driscoll, the finest outside centre of the professional era and, in JG’s Irish eyes, the greates...
