Articles
Deep dives on the modern game from The Rugby Site's contributors and coaches.
How the repeat involvement theory is stacking up for number 9’s
The use of the “spare man” in the backline has been debated since the dawn of the professional era. Using France’s current defensive syst...
Why you don’t always need a 10 out of 10 – the vertical axis attack off scrum-half
With two of the world’s best attacking players wearing the No. 9 and No. 10 jerseys, how should France structure their attack? Nick Bisho...
Latest posts
While all signs coming out of the RFU are pointing towards Lancaster being appointed as England manager, Martin Castr...
Dan Carter talks about his fears and dreams and the long road back to top level rugby.
Wayne Smith looks at the job that Stuart Lancaster has done for England and finds much to applaud.
Is this the XV that will wear the Lions shirt in the first test against Australia.
Ireland’s World Cup loss to Wales and poor Six Nations must raise doubts about Declan Kidney’s abilties to build a to...
Brian Ashton reflects on a Six Nations that failed to hit the heights and wonders if Wales and France have the imagin...
Wales will now find out if their pragmatic, physical, kicking style of rugby is enough to beat Australia in the south...
The most successful teams have made the fewest mistakes because they have risked little in what has been a poor quali...
The breakdown used to be owned by the specialist opensides but now every player needs to be an expert in forcing turn...
Youth and stamina should carry Wales to a Grand Slam despite their poor recent record at home to France.
Building a team around good leaders is not a guarantee of success but it sure does help.
The spin pass was a great innovation, but coaches need to emphasise that other passes are more efficient in certain s...