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Forza Italia
Italy’s performance in the Autumn internationals may have escaped global attention, but it suggested that the Azurri ...
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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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Attack
Wayne Smith: Wide Wide Attack
The latest module from Wayne Smith is out on Monday. Here’s a look at ‘Wide Wide Attack’ and how we integrate the for...
Leadership & Management
Graham Henry on Being a World Class Coach
World Cup winning coach, Sir Graham Henry talks about the fundamentals of being a good coach, his love of the game an...
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Dan Carter & Richie McCaw on the new Rugby Site App
Dan & Richie take a look at the all new Rugby Site mobile app
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Much to ponder for Gatland as Aus looms
England rising, a captain conundrum and a Welsh team on the ropes, mean that Gatland might well be looking forward to...
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The World Cup draw has given England a huge opportunity
Why opening the Rugby World Cup with a huge game against Australia or Wales at the Olympic Stadium could help carry E...
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The England Lion has Awoken
England finally showed us what all the hype surrounding this young side has been about. Fearless, tenacious and skill...
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English Rugby has more Important Questions to Answer
The media has become obsessed with the decision making (or lack of) of Chris Robshaw. Paul Rees suggests that English...
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The Impossible Choice
Wayne Smith looks at the four nominations for the IRB Player of the Year and ranks the men involved
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Conor Murray gives Gatland reason not to jump
The state of British and Irish rugby must be driving the Lions coach to despair, but there is one good reason for sup...
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England Rugby is stuck in a Honey Trap
November has proved to be the most disappointing month for England rugby supporters, but we shouldn’t really be surpr...
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Hansen must take a stance on foul play
Andrew Hore’s swinging straight arm hit on Bradley Davies at the weekend was an act of thuggery and plain for all to ...
