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The return of Quade Cooper is a Cause for CelebrationRugby union is a better game for its mavericks and there has always been a touch of the David Campese about Quade Cooper
An interview with Courtney LawesCourtney Lawes talks about the players the inspired him growing up, what he wants to give back to the game and why he decided to join The Rugby Site.
Richie McCaw: Dealing with Set BacksWorld Cup winning Skipper, Richie McCaw talks to The Rugby Site about dealing with set backs such as injury during a playing career.
The Science of Good CoachingWhy Matt Parker’s appointment could give England a World Cup winning edge
Bienvenidos a The Rugby SiteThe Rugby Site está dedicado a que todos aquellos involucrados en el rugby
Merry Christmas from Dan Carter, Richie McCaw & all the Team at The Rugby SiteA special Christmas message from the team at The Rugby Site
Forza ItaliaItaly’s performance in the Autumn internationals may have escaped global attention, but it suggested that the Azurri could be a real force in determining the outcome of next year’s Six Nations.
Wayne Smith: Wide Wide AttackThe latest module from Wayne Smith is out on Monday. Here’s a look at ‘Wide Wide Attack’ and how we integrate the forwards into attacking play.
Graham Henry on Being a World Class CoachWorld Cup winning coach, Sir Graham Henry talks about the fundamentals of being a good coach, his love of the game and why he got involved with The Rugby Site
Dan Carter & Richie McCaw on the new Rugby Site AppDan & Richie take a look at the all new Rugby Site mobile app
Much to ponder for Gatland as Aus loomsEngland rising, a captain conundrum and a Welsh team on the ropes, mean that Gatland might well be looking forward to his sabbatical
The World Cup draw has given England a huge opportunityWhy opening the Rugby World Cup with a huge game against Australia or Wales at the Olympic Stadium could help carry England to the final
The England Lion has AwokenEngland finally showed us what all the hype surrounding this young side has been about. Fearless, tenacious and skillful, England won this game on merrit. Here’s how former England Centre Simon Halliday saw it
English Rugby has more Important Questions to AnswerThe media has become obsessed with the decision making (or lack of) of Chris Robshaw. Paul Rees suggests that English Rugby has more fundamental questions to answer
The Impossible ChoiceWayne Smith looks at the four nominations for the IRB Player of the Year and ranks the men involved
Conor Murray gives Gatland reason not to jumpThe state of British and Irish rugby must be driving the Lions coach to despair, but there is one good reason for supporters to hold off on the prozac
England Rugby is stuck in a Honey TrapNovember has proved to be the most disappointing month for England rugby supporters, but we shouldn’t really be surprised, argues Simon Halliday.
Hansen must take a stance on foul playAndrew Hore’s swinging straight arm hit on Bradley Davies at the weekend was an act of thuggery and plain for all to see. It was a moment of madness and one that has done the All Blacks no good whatsoever.
More Questions than Answers for EnglandEngland’s faltering performance against Australia looks set to prompt several changes. Paul Rees assesses where Stuart Lancaster might be looking to improve.
Rugby Needs to Red Card the CheatsMark Reason reviews a weekend of blocking, tripping, assault and cheating and says the IRB should be getting medieval on the players’ asses
Why coaches must not be slaves to rugby league fashionWayne Smith sees more and more rugby league formations coming into the union game and says that they are leaving big holes in the defences of the northern hemisphere teams
Where has it all gone wrong for Wales?The return of Warren Gatland from Lions duty will be a relief to Welsh supporters who will hope that he can turn things around.
England’s Midfield Must Stay Close and Run StraightSimon Halliday looks at all the wide boys in England’s midfield and wonders if anyone has ever sat them down in front of a video of Dan Carter and pointed out his positioning and lines of running.
Emerging nations look to RWC 2015This month has seen attention paid to the top four of the world rankings ahead of next month’s drawn for the 2015 World Cup pools, but as interesting is the battle to be in the top eight, three old school tie unions, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, vying for three places with Argentina and Samoa.
Dan Cole should write out ‘I must pass when I have an overlap’ 500 timesThere is no reason why tight forwards should not recognise overlaps as acutely as backs despite two horrendous blunders during the weekend internationals
Gatland's thinking underminded by injuriesWarren Gatland said after he was named as the Lions coach for next year’s tour to Australia that he would judge players more by how they played in this month’s tangle of Tests in Europe than next year’s Six Nations.
Reasons to be cheerfulWhile some are feeling daunted by the prospect of the busy international fixture list over the coming weeks, I am looking forward to it.
NZ, Oz and Boks must welcome ArgentiniansGraham Henry looks forward to a month of international rugby and wonders what the solution is to the hot topic of player release.
Sam Warburton on The Rugby SiteThe Wales Captain talks about why he decided to join The Rugby Site and what you can expect from his videos.
Too Much of a Good ThingAll the world will arrive in the UK in November but there is a chance that too much rugby will leave us with no time to enjoy the special moments.
