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Second chances

Graham Jenkins asks should more coaches in professional sport be given second chances as they develop and grow with experience.

Mini rugby - do results matter?

Mini rugby has been in the headlines recently with the introduction of ‘inclusive festivals’, Graham Jenkins shares his thoughts and experience on the potential risks to participation in the sport.

Coming soon: Graham Henry - Game plan and selection

In this course, Sir Graham takes you through developing a game plan based on your weaknesses and strengths, and analysing the opposition’s weaknesses. He also covers the importance of wise selection.

Who is ready to step up in rugby's game of thrones?

Jonny Wilkinson and Brian O’Driscoll have been flag bearers for professional rugby in the northern hemisphere. As they both head towards retirement, Graham Jenkins asks, who is ready to fill their boots?

Risk and reward of restarts

Restarts are commonly sent long with that the expectation the opposition will clear the ball. Here Murray Kinsella analyses the risks and rewards of the short restart strategy

Winging it

The Hurricanes wing play destroyed the Crusaders in Super Rugby’s round 7. Mark Reason points out the lessons to be learned from Savea et al.

The team behind the teams

The search for marginal gains in rugby has seen an influx of ‘support staff’ to work with players away from the pitch and even the training field. Graham Jenkins looks at some of the people that have made a name for themselves within these support systems

Schmidt breaks it down for Ireland

After Ireland’s impressive Six Nations victory, Murray Kinsella looks at one area where they excelled, the breakdown. Here’s Murray analyses what Joe Schmidt has asked his men to do at the ruck.

Coming soon - Graham Henry 'Constant Improvement'

Graham Henry tackles the question, how do you constantly improve?

Is O'Driscoll set for coaching future?

World class players don’t always make world class coaches but Graham Jenkins writes that Brian O’Driscoll has all the tools to make it as a top coach

The Rugby Site welcomes Rhino Rugby and Powa Products to the team

We are excited to announce a new partnership with world leading technical equipment supplier Rhino Rugby and its sister company, New Zealand based Powa Products.

In search of the perfect pass

The Hurricanes delivered a lesson in how to execute the right pass at the right time against the Cheetahs in Super Rugby round 5.