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Lessons from Eden Park - Conrad Smith

Leading rugby analyst, Nick Bishop explains how the use of basic hands and the miss-pass, (as shown in the 2nd module of Conrad Smith’s series) both had a key role to play in two of the All Blacks’ tries against Wales at Eden Park.

Does success no longer guarantee job security?

A premiership final 12 months ago and now out of job, Graham Jenkins looks at whether Mike Ford’s sacking at Bath is the start of a Football like trend for UK Rugby coaches.

Creating the space for pace

We take an indepth look at the first of Perry Bakers four tries against NZ to unlock the fantastic team play that lead to it.

Contesting your own High Ball

High balls and contesting them is an increasing part of the modern game. This week leading writer Nick Bishop, looks at ways teams contest them to turn into attack.

Crusaders holding their shape 2-4-2

Leading rugby writer, Murray Kinsella takes an indepth look at this season’s development of the Crusaders long standing 2-4-2 attack.

Great Britain drop the ball in quest for Olympics glory

Graham Jenkins looks at the challenge ahead for Team GB 7s coach Simon Amor as he prepares his team for the Rio Olympics.

Counter attack from Practice to Execution

TRS welcomes English writer Nick Bishop’s first article, which provides an excellent analysis of how one of the tries of the 6 Nations, by Stuart Hogg, is straight out of Wayne Smith’s Counter Attack modules.

PRO Rugby set for historic bow in United States

The game is set to take a monumental step in the United States this weekend with the start of the first fully professional league…Ahead of kick-off Graham Jenkins spoke to chief executive Doug Schoninger.

What is the secret to Eddie Jones' success?

Leading English writer, Graham Jenkins looks at what is behind Eddie Jones’ immediate success with England.

Should Tackling be Banned in School Rugby?

Will Hinch from Pitchero recently spoke to some of the leading voices on whether tackling should be banned in school rugby.

Is the modern game too preoccupied with power?

Leading sports writer Graham Jenkins looks at the current topical subject of should weights be used in the development of junior players.

Could Six Nations benefit from injection of fresh blood?

This week leading rugby writer Graham Jenkins looks at whether the six nations competition is suffering from fatigue and could benefit from an injection of new teams