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Coming soon - Eric Rush: 7s Conditioning7s legend, Eric Rush takes a 30min conditioning session which will make sure you hurt on the grass and not the scoreboard
BegorrahA curious incident at the end of the Ireland v New Zealand match saw Aaron Cruden get two goes at his final kick. Was Nigel Owens’ involvement in this incident a decisive factor in determining the outcome of this match?
2013 - the year of the All BlacksIreland pushed the All Blacks as close as anyone has in 2013 but the ABs weren’t to be denied their piece of history.
Quade Cooper responds to some loveEwen McKenzie says that Quade Cooper is an enigma who should be cherished
TrustThe All Blacks trust each other implicitly, while the English showed that they still lack that instinct. Mark Reason writes that this was one of the key factors which determined the outcome on Saturday at Twickenham.
Congratulations to Dan CarterA tribute to the highest points scorer in test rugby history after his 100th cap.
The Rugby Site at Rugby Expo 2013The Rugby Site team joined some of the sport’s biggest names at the Rugby Expo at Twickenham this week
Blackprint for successNew Zealand made it 12 victories in-a-row and kept their hopes of a perfect season alive with a hard-fought 30-22 win against England at Twickenham.
Bring on the All BlacksHallers can’t be at Twickenham for the mouth matering encounter between England and the All Blacks but his belief and optimism remains as strong as ever, even if he is in unfamiliar surroundings.
Scoring off First PhaseExecuting a practiced move off a set-piece can be both effective and rewarding for a coach. Murray Kinsella highlights some recent examples of tries from first phase ball and how to best execute these situations.
TM Oh dearThe TMO is becoming increasing more influential in deciding the outcome of matches. Mark Reason asks whether all this referral is entirely necessary.
Coming Soon - Mike Friday: 7s Contact Skills (Tackle breakdown & Clear Out)Mike Friday and the Kenya 7s team go through a session on contact skills at the breakdown
A tale of two halvesEngland’s opening 40 minutes ensured they beat the Pumas at Twickenham. Graham Jenkins looks at the where the English asserted their superiority.
6 talking points from England's win over The WallabiesEngland ran out 20-13 winners over Australia in a match that was low on quality but high on talking points.
Fireworks Missing From England WinEngland rode their luck in beating The Wallabies at Twickenham. 10 years on from England’s World Cup win over Australia, Graham Jenkins sees few comparisons to be drawn with the current crop.
England v Australia - not just another test matchSince 2003 England have enjoyed near total dominance over the Aussies in more than just rugby union. Is the era of English dominace over Australia about to face a serious challenge?
Ireland looks on the bright side of lifeMurray Kinsella assesses Ireland’s prospects in the forthcoming Autumn internationals
Coming Soon - Mike Friday: Passing for 7s (Fundamentals & drills)In this first module, Mike focuses on one of the game’s ‘fundamentals’ or ‘non-negotiables’; passing technique
Game Notes - Premiership RugbyThere may have been some big names missing but there were still some big plays and big coaching calls in the latest round of Premiership action.
The Importance of MotivationWhat drives the best players to become better players? How do you motivate individuals in a team sport? And who is responsible for making sure a player ‘turns-up’ mentally? Murray Kinsella discusses…
Game Notes - Bledisloe CupThe All Blacks continued the form they had shown in The Rugby Championship in beating The Wallabies to lift the Bledisloe Cup. Graham Jenkins files his games notes on what was, a brilliant display of attacking rugby.
Responses to; 'European rugby faces its own ‘Tea Party’ Crisis.'Resonses to ‘European rugby faces its own ‘Tea Party’ Crisis.’ by Simon Halliday
Fed up with All the SpinThe spin pass can be deadly effective in the right situation. Choosing when to execute it and when not to is a skill northern hemisphere sides seem to neglect.
European rugby faces its own ‘Tea Party’ CrisisSimon Halliday looks at the growing split in European rugby
Warren Gatland: Contact Scenarios - TrailerIn this module I’ll look at helping players to take contact on their own terms, buy some time, make sure the ball comes back and control this critical area of the game.
Heineken Cup - Game NotesA pulsating opening weekend of the Heineken Cup saw some shock results & familiar winners. If this is the end for the Heineken Cup, it looks set to be a thriller.
Handling under pressure sets All Blacks apartThe All Blacks’ ability to execute accurate passing under the constraints of time and space is what makes them the best side in the world
