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Patriot Games – A Critical 6 Nations WeekendRead Simon Halliday’s preview on this weekend’s critical 6 Nation’s matches as he considers key aspects that will define the weekend..
The real Irish breakdownThere is no area of the game more influential in the outcome than the battle at the breakdown. In his latest article Murray Kinsella has done the hard yards. Studying and noting every single action by the Irish players at the breakdown and ruck against Italy, both in attack and defence. A stunning piece that provides the point of difference knowledge and understanding for coaches and players globally that we take pride in delivering to you, our valued members.
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Mind GamesGraham Jenkins dissects the intriguing stand-off in the players tunnel prior to the England v Wales RBS 6 Nations opener in Cardiff at the weekend. Proposing that not only does Robshaw’s act of stoic defiance cement his captaincy role but that it will pay far greater dividends with their ability to deliver under pressure along with their refusal to be bullied sure to sow a seed of doubt in the heads of their World Cup rivals.
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THE SIX NATIONS - the greatest rugby championship in the world!In Murray’s latest article, he looks at some key technical, refereeing and tactical elements he’ll be keeping a close eye on during the 2015 Six Nations – the role of the Jackal, defending the maul, staying onside, evolving kicking game, and how to create tries!
The pressure to specialise in sport, is it really the path to a professional career?In his latest article Graham Jenkins explores the fascinating subject of the pressure to specialise in sport.
In this world of junior representative teams and academy programmes, at what age should our children get really serious about rugby at the expense of other sports? Read on, better still join the discussion and share your views and experiences.
Mike Friday on the Sevens World SeriesOutlook for 7’s rugby is very positive and great to be at the heart of it!
Defence defines a teams true characterMurray Kinsella reviews Racing Métro’s emergence as top contenders in the Champions Cup. Head coaching duo Laurent Labit and Laurent Travers clearly deserve a great deal of credit for the work they are doing but in this piece the focus is on Ronan O’Gara, their defensive coach. The numbers speak for themselves, Racing Métro conceded the fewest points of any club across the pool stages with a mere 69. Forget the snide remarks referencing O’Gara’s defensive reputation as a player, he’s making a real difference as a coach, Kinsella shows you how.
An Englishman’s ViewSimon Halliday gives us an Englishman’s view of the challenges facing Stuart Lancaster and his team as they ready themselves for one of the most anticipated RBS Six Nations in recent memory.
Munster V Saracens Champions Cup previewMurray Kinsella profiles Munster’s crucial Champions Cup clash with Saracens this Saturday. Some of Munster’s biggest wins this season have been built on gameplans that featured a very narrow attacking focus – think Leinster home and away, as well as Saracens at Thomond Park. But it goes without saying that Munster’s emotional intensity will need to be at memorable levels if they are to win in Allianz Park.
Lancaster’s Hartley headacheGraham Jenkins dissect’s the Dylan Hartley discipline conundrum facing Stuart Lancaster. England’s most capped current player also has the most compromised discipline record in the international game. Hartley’s a world class rake and critical to England’s rugby’s 2015. He also knows there’s only so much a coach with the value set of Lancaster can take.
Wayne Smith – Steve Hansen’s most visionary selectionRespected New Zealand based journalist Liam Napier gains unique access and explores the value of Wayne Smith’s reappointment to the All Blacks and their 2015 mission to be the first team to claim back to back Rugby World Cup titles. “Strategically I really like the role of plotting the defence and working out how we can get the ball back, whether that’s by forcing poor kicks or turning it over at the ruck,” Smith says. “Whatever it is, that ball creates a lot of tries.” Enjoy this Rugby Site exclusive.
The world's best coaches – 2014Graham Jenkins identifies the five coaches who made the biggest difference to the global game. The world’s best coaches of 2014.
We welcome your comment and feedback, who are your top five globally?
