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...
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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 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 ...
News & Opinions
New England can be a big hit against France
Courtney Lawes explains the value of the impact tackle and how it could help England beat France on Sunday.
Defence
Courtney Lawes: Tackle Technique Trailer
“I love defending and putting in big hits, but you have to understand that the safest technique is also the best tech...
News & Opinions
Five new stars join the team....
Former England coach Brian Ashton; English lock Courtney Lawes; Italian prop Martin Castrogiovanni; Welsh capitain an...
News & Opinions
Four things that made us see red this week
The RFU task force, scrum-halves who never move the ball out of the ruck, refs who turn a blind eye to violent play, ...
News & Opinions
Young Kiwi number tens show England the way
Why England has a dearth of top international number 10’s compared to all the young New Zealanders who stood out in t...
News & Opinions
Players have a duty not to con the ref
Sam Warburton says that the match against England was the hardest he has ever played in and he woke up the next morni...
News & Opinions
Mallett's international experience merits England job over rookie Lancaster
Stuart Lancaster has restored respect and England’s commercial reputation, but they will need more than discipline if...
News & Opinions
Sometimes the players have to take the blame
Andy Robinson has achieved a great deal in his time with Scotland even if employers don’t always look beyond results.
News & Opinions
History points to another Wales Grand Slam
England shut down Priestland but cannot break down a Wales team that is learning how to win tight matches.
