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Why French rugby needs a Twickenham humiliation
I hope that France get stuffed at Twickenham on Saturday, although I have my doubts. I hope that France lose by 30 po...
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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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A Winning Attitude - Part One: Adieu To All That
In part one of ‘A Winning Attitude’ Wayne Smith looks at France and fears that ‘French Flair’ may be gone forever
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A Simple Message for Gatland
Warren Gatland’s recent comments about ‘The English’ aren’t likely to endear him to anyone except, perhaps, the Austr...
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The Six Nations So Far
Former England Head Coach, Brian Ashton reviews the performance of the teams so far this Six Nations
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Rugby's Road to Rio
While some of the IRB Sevens Series seem more like a party than a rugby tournament, the sport’s inclusion at the 2016...
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England’s Backrow Masterclass
Tom Wood put on one of the great Six Nations displays against Scotland as England’s back row send out a warning to Ir...
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Billy Twelvetrees shows France what they are missing
Simon Halliday muses on the first round of Six Nations matches and reckons that England can now push on to a Grand Slam
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The great tradition of Lions full-backs could be about to get even bigger
Lions coach Warren Gatland is spoiled for choice at full-back and, if the contenders dazzle throughout the Six Nation...
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Get Ready to Rumble
Wayne Smith looks forward to the Six Nations and expects England to maintain the momentum of their victory over the A...
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Ireland’s dark horses may prove too strong for England’s young colts
England start favourites but their relative youth may make life difficult on the road, particularly when they travel ...
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Mike Cron: Scrum & Ruck Conditioning - drills to build neck & core strength - Trailer
In his latest module, New Zealand scrum coach, Mike Cron, looks at activities and drills to stay strong with movement...
