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Let the Battles Commence
A feast of international rugby awaits this weekend. JG makes his predictions.
Insight & analysis
Articles
Deep dives on the modern game from The Rugby Site's contributors and coaches.
Set Piece
‘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...
Set Piece
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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An interview with Martin Castrogiovanni
Castro describes his scrummaging philosophies, his rugby idols and why he wants to share his skills.
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Scotland’s splash and grab teaches Australia a beautiful lesson
Scotland’s shock defeat of Australia has Mark Reason waxing lyrical about the skillful delight of wet weather rugby
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Rugby means more to South Africa
Getting to know the South Africans was a huge part of the All Blacks World Cup success
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Lions Watch
There appears to be an abundance of riches in some positions but a dearth of talent in others.
Conditioning
Concussion
On rugby pitches around the world the IRB recommendation is regularly ignored.
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Brad Thorn – the man and the mana
Wayne Smith pays his tribute to Brad Thorn and looks back on a few of the stories that define the man.
Set Piece
Castro Scrum II: Scrum Power
In this module Castro takes you through his scrum positioning techniques to produce the greatest power. Showing you h...
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Will they never learn?
The abiding memory of the week leading up to last year’s world cup final was the almost unanimous belief in NZ that t...
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Irish eyes are dreaming
It will need a few more All Black injuries to justify Ireland’s increasing optimism about their chances against New Z...
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Consistent Leinster Triumphs
Despite having a family interest in Ulster (my wife works for the company that provides their playing/leisure kit) it...
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We haven't won for a bit so can we change the rules please
The bleating clubs of England and France demand a change to the qualification process as Ireland continues to dominat...
