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Australia’s three major test failuresThe reason that even some Aussies are giving Argentina a chance in Perth is the current failings of their team at three major areas of test match rugby.
Is Total Rugby a Dream or an Achievable Goal?Watching the first four rounds of the Top 14 in France, I have been continually frustrated by the number of try-scoring opportunities wasted through poor basic draw and pass skills
Draw and passthe old adage that attacking rugby starts with a “draw and pass” is seemingly no longer the ubiquitous cornerstone of attacking strategy it once was.
The sad passing of Cliff MorganThe sad passing of Cliff Morgan is worthy of comment, as he was not just one of the greatest fly-halves the game has ever seen but also one of rugby’s most respected commentators.
Why a good kick-off can be the difference between winning and losingMurray Kinsella looks at how the All Blacks effective ‘restart strategy’ frequently gives them the ability to change to momentum of a game
Let’s embrace the new scrummage lawsLet’s embrace the new scrummage laws. That is certainly the view of most of the top New Zealand coaches. Steve Hansen, John Plumtree and Rob Penney.
Rugby is a game of basic skillsWhile the mental and physical sides of rugby are hugely important, even international games are made up of players performing the basic skills with competence.
The Rugby Championship: Argentina V South AfricaArgentina were poor, very poor against South Africa
The Stats Do Lie by Wayne SmithWayne Smith explains why the stats that you see during and after a game are as useful as a chocolate teapot
The RR’s Quick fire Rugby Championship guideThe RR takes a quick look at his crystal ball and comes up with some prognostications about how the Rugby Championship will unfold.
Australia will attack All Black heartWayne Smith says the new Wallaby coach is a good tactician and believes that the selction for the first test makes a lot of sense
