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Why refs give the Pumas an uneven break
It is time to review the language and appointment of referees after Argentina were consistently discriminated against...
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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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Stuck in the middle
With the Olympics, Paralympics, the Ryder Cup comeback, Andy Murray’s Grand Slam title & Bradley Wiggins Tour de ...
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Off field antics dominate dull start to European rugby season
The first month of the season in Europe has been more notable for what has happened off the field that on it.
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The great Habana thinks even faster than he runs
Mark Reason regards Bryan Habana’s performance against Australia as a perfect example of modern wing play and a great...
Leadership & Management
Lead up to game day
All Black fly-half Dan Carter talks about his game day lead up and recovery process following a test match.
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The Price of Professionalism
Mark Reason listens to Sir Colin Meads and the ambitions of the top English and French clubs and wonders if rugby has...
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Mike Cron: Scrum Engagement Machine Based Preview
Following on from his scrum set-up module, Mike Cron takes you through how to use a scrum machine to successfully coa...
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In humility and respect the Boks lead the way
JG admires the gracious and respectful manner shown by the South African squad.
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Graham Henry is a Teacher not a Traitor
Wayne Smith is saddened by the recent attacks on Graham Henry and decides to put the record straight.
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Goodbye to France and all that
Mark Reason argues that French clubs have long been in breach of IRB regulations and the only solution is to chuck Fr...
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New head of refs must red card the cheats
Mark Reason says that Joel Jutge must tell his refs to start applying the laws governing foul play or top level rugby...
