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Is the Heineken Cup Becoming a Two Horse Race?
2012/13 doesn’t look like it’ll be a tournament that will live long in the memories of Heineken Cup fans. Paul Rees l...
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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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Shane Williams on the Players that Inspired Him
Shane Williams talks about the players that have inspired him and why he joined The Rugby Site’s coaching team.
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Farrell will only be the new Jonny when he matches his passing accuracy
Owen Farrell was rightly praised at the weekend for the magnificence of his goal kicking, but it was a beautiful pass...
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Brian Ashton on his Rugby Coaching Journey
Brian Ashton talks about how he got into coaching, those that influenced him and how he learned to become one of the ...
Richie McCaw Interview: Comparing the Good with the Bad
Richie talks about the importance of the right mind-set and self-reflection after both good and bad performances.
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Well, what are we to make of it all?
I am always nervous of drawing too many conclusions from the annual burst of Autumn Internationals, especially becaus...
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The return of Quade Cooper is a Cause for Celebration
Rugby union is a better game for its mavericks and there has always been a touch of the David Campese about Quade Cooper
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An interview with Courtney Lawes
Courtney Lawes talks about the players the inspired him growing up, what he wants to give back to the game and why he...
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Richie McCaw: Dealing with Set Backs
World Cup winning Skipper, Richie McCaw talks to The Rugby Site about dealing with set backs such as injury during a ...
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The Science of Good Coaching
Why Matt Parker’s appointment could give England a World Cup winning edge
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Merry Christmas from Dan Carter, Richie McCaw & all the Team at The Rugby Site
A special Christmas message from the team at The Rugby Site
