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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
Game for a laugh?Welsh writer Graham Jenkins, looks at Eddie Jones’ use of humour with his new English team and the use of humour in elite team sport.
Archive: Wilkinson’s Revolutionary Drop Goal in ‘03This week we look at what was behind the famous Jonny Wilkinson’s drop goal to win the 2003 Rugby World Cup and the dramatic effect it has had on modern rugby and in particular the last two World Cup campaigns.
Six Nations breaks new coaching groundGraham Jenkins returns in 2016 with a preview of the 6 nations competition especially the influence of the southern hemisphere coaching.
Argentina's Perfect ScrumThis week we look at the Argentine scrum that was nearly faultless, against the All Blacks in the recent world cup. From the preliminary ‘set up’ phase, right through to ‘the push’ which concludes the scrum.
The rugby world embarks on 2016 without two of its most famous namesThe rugby world embarks on 2016 without two of its most famous names following the retirement of Richie McCaw and the sad passing of Jonah Lomu. Graham Jenkins reflects on the sizeable void left by two icons of the game.
5 Ways to Instantly make your Rugby Club more TechieIn the digital age, the ways in which we can apply technology in sport are forever expanding. Rugby is quickly placing itself at the forefront of this advancement, but it isn’t just professional clubs and big budgets that can take advantage of the situation. As technology becomes more synonymous with our lives, so too does the ease with which we can harness it for use in Rugby.
Who's to blame for Sam Burgess' exit?Graham Jenkins considers who might be to blame Sam Burgess’ sudden exit from rugby union back to league.
Meyer emerges from the mireWelsh writer Graham Jenkins reflects on South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer’s quest for for coaching redemption during the world Cup after their Japan setback.
Carter sets seal on gutsy comebackWelsh writer Graham Jenkins highlights Dan Carter’s match winning contribution in Saturday’s World Cup final and fulfilling his dream of Rugby World Cup winner.
The ‘best ever’ v ‘the best right now’?Leading writer Graham Jenkins previews this weekend World Cup final between the ‘best ever’ team All Black and ‘best right now’ Wallabies.
Joubert let down by those who should look after himGraham Jenkins contemplates the implications after the comments and subsequent treatment surrounding referee Craig Joubert’s performance after the weekend’s World Cup quarter final.
