Articles

Latest Posts

Sometimes the players have to take the blame

Andy Robinson has achieved a great deal in his time with Scotland even if employers don’t always look beyond results.

History points to another Wales Grand Slam

England shut down Priestland but cannot break down a Wales team that is learning how to win tight matches.

Six Nations: a two-tone tournament

The match of the round in the Six Nations this weekend may be Wales’s visit to Twickenham, but arguably more significant for the tournament itself is the meeting between Scotland and France at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Talented young Scots need to learn how to win

Nearly everything is against Scotland on Sunday, except for the fact that the Six Nations usually throws up one unexpected result.

The Reds remain the team to beat

Richie McCaw previews the Super 15 season and predicts plenty of upsets but maybe a similar look to the semi-finals.

Super Rugby 2012 Outlook

Predicting who will fill the play-off spots in Super Rugby is more difficult than ever this year. The competition has become a marathon with the grand final not due to take place until early August.

Wayne Smith: Counter Attack Trailer

Counter attack dominates try scoring in the modern game, it needs to be coached. In this video I will help you grow your players understanding of how to counter attack off kick receipts. What players should look for and how best to exploit the chasing defensive line.

The magic of match day was to make myself disappear

Graham Henry reveals the priorities of a coach in preparing his side ahead of a big match.

England slow ball and slow thinking is learned at a young age

Do England’s young players spend too much time on fitness and skills and not enough time just finding out how to play the game of rugby?

What price rugby loyalty

The Brumbies and Hurricanes face daunting prospects with new and inexperienced squads facing the established aristocracy of Super Rugby.

Dan Lydiate can D-rail England freight train

Sam Warburton says he admires Jonny Wilkinson and Steve Redgrave and wants Wales to emulate their professionalism.

Andy Ellis was a huge part in our World Cup win

Wayne Smith looks at the huge influence the half back has on a modern rugby team and how the emphasis changes from country to country.