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European rugby faces its own ‘Tea Party’ Crisis

Simon Halliday looks at the growing split in European rugby

Warren Gatland: Contact Scenarios - Trailer

In this module I’ll look at helping players to take contact on their own terms, buy some time, make sure the ball comes back and control this critical area of the game.

How To Avoid Choking

Teaching players to get out of the choke tackle.

Heineken Cup - Game Notes

A pulsating opening weekend of the Heineken Cup saw some shock results & familiar winners. If this is the end for the Heineken Cup, it looks set to be a thriller.

Handling under pressure sets All Blacks apart

The All Blacks’ ability to execute accurate passing under the constraints of time and space is what makes them the best side in the world

A Captain’s Role is ever Changing

Motivation, leading from the front or tactical acuity – what do you want from your captain?

What do we want from our number 7?

Richie McCaw embodies what is considered to be today’s ‘perfect 7’. But with ever changing laws and increasing physical demands, what does the perfect 7 of tomorrow look like?

England and the Premiership can seize the day

The arrival of the All Blacks in November will be the ultimate test for England’s young talent.

A few points on the new scrum laws

After nearly 2 years of trialling the new scrum laws, Joel Jutge’s last minute change of heart is causing some problems already.

Blanco and Biarritz staring into the void

With their ageing stars and inability to invest in the squad, Biarritz look to be swimming against the tide to avoid relegation from the Top 14.

The 'chop tackle' as perfected by Dan Lydiate

What exactly makes Lydiate such a good defender? The fact that Paul O’Connell admitted to asking the 25-year-old to do individual tackling coaching with him during the Lions tour speaks volumes.

Draw and pass Part 2 with video analysis

As part 1 of the article argued, committing defenders with the draw and pass is a low-risk, high-reward play compared to more elaborate attacking strategies.