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North vs South
Each year rugby people endlessly compare the game in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. They argue about who would...
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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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Attack
England bravehearts must invade the enemy
Graham Henry explains how England must change their approach at the tackle if a generation of skillful backs is to pr...
News & Opinions
One day soon Japan may replace Italy in the Six Nations
Mark Reason wonders whether Italy deserve their place in the Six Nations for eternity.
News & Opinions
The Heineken Cup barometer
The Heineken Cup is not a reliable barometer when it comes to the Six Nations, which may be why France are the favour...
News & Opinions
6 Nations Anticipation...
With the quarter finalists having been decided for the Heineken Cup,the European focus can now shift to the 6 Nations...
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Connacht's Heroes
Connacht’s win over Harlequins in the Heineken Cup is probably the most famous in the history of the Irish province....
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Wales v Ireland
Wales, like England, have opted for a dash of youth in their Six Nations squad. Six uncapped players in their 35 incl...
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England’s club owners launch another ruinous takeover bid
Mark Reason despairs at the English clubs’ latest attempt to hijack the season in order to fund their daft wage bills.
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Lions 2013
Lions CEO John Feehan has confirmed that the coach for the 2013 tour to Australia will be announced after the 6N’s. I...
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England needs a great leader to compete at the next World Cup
Mark Reason likes the start that Stuart Lancaster has made as England coach, but wonders if there is a captain out th...
Kicking
Wayne’s World - Kicking
New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup assistant coach Wayne Smith talks KICKING.
Attack
Linkage between the scrumhalf & flyhalf
Whilst attack off 9 is very important these days the linkage between 9 and 10 is equally as important.
