Breakdown
The perfect seven knows when to hold back
The breakdown used to be owned by the specialist opensides but now every player needs to be an expert in forcing turn...
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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News & Opinions
Wales can dominate northern hemisphere rugby for years
Youth and stamina should carry Wales to a Grand Slam despite their poor recent record at home to France.
Leadership & Management
Leading from the front
Building a team around good leaders is not a guarantee of success but it sure does help.
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...
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...
