Attack
It's time to bring back the 'six o'clock' pass
The spin pass was a great innovation, but coaches need to emphasise that other passes are more efficient in certain s...
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Articles
Deep dives on the modern game from The Rugby Site's contributors and coaches.
Attack
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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News & Opinions
England flatter to deceive
The reaction to England’s win in Paris was utterly hysterical and completely ignored the rugby reality.
Attack
Size isn’t Everything
Shane Williams reflects on the great players who made him want to run down to his local field and pretend he was side...
News & Opinions
Priestland key to Welsh Success
Rhys Priestland started playing at outside-half for Wales only last August, and then by accident. He had been picked ...
Conditioning
Players will need time off from the Super 15 war zone
Coach John Plumtree should have a look in the Chiefs post match shed before he starts calling other conferences soft.
News & Opinions
Kidney’s love affair with Earls is hurting Ireland
Selecting the right team can be one of the hardest jobs in the world and it may be a while since Ireland have got it ...
News & Opinions
Italy must keep Wales behind the Gain Line
Martin Castrogiovanni on why this weekend’s battle in Cardiff is going to be their toughest game of the Six Nations.
Attack
Sam Warburton: Breakdown in Attack Trailer
Sam Warburton takes you through the skills of sealing, clearing a ruck and leeching, skills that every player needs i...
Set Piece
Martin Castrogiovanni: Scrum I Individual Power Position Trailer
“Don’t try to be comfortable, because in the scrum you don’t need to be comfortable.” This is not just a module for f...
Attack
Brian Ashton: Game Based Team Attack Trailer
“I’m a great believer that you gain and improve game understanding by actually playing games.” In this video Brian As...
News & Opinions
Wales keep on getting stronger, fitter and better
Shane Williams explains why a Wales Grand Slam this year would mean far more than when they last triumphed in 2005 an...
Attack
Shane Williams: Side Stepping & Attack Skills Trailer
Shane Williams breaks the sidestep down, taking you through his skill checklist and showing you how the ball carrier ...
