Attack
How to work around a dominant maul defender on attack
The ability to establish a dominant maul defender is key for the defence, and as Nick Bishops details it is equally v...
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Skrum, skrum, skrum: what is the future of the scrum after RGR 3? – part one
Refereeing culture and background clearly make a huge difference to the officiating of the scrum As Nick Bishop expertly illustrates a sp...
Analysis
Will All Black smarts outperform Springbok brawn in the RGR series?
There is more at work in this series than just a contest between the two best teams in the world, it is a battle for the future of the ga...
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Attack
How the Professor’s good teachings influenced the All Blacks at Twickenham
Deliberately or not, there was a transmission of essential I.P from the Black Ferns RWC coach Wayne Smith ‘the Profes...
Defence
How Red Card defence spoiled the Red Rose party at Eden Park
World Cups are won and lost on small but significant tactical nuances as England’s Red Roses experienced in the Women...
Breakdown
Why it’s hard to overestimate the value of a hard YACKER
Nick Bishop explains What is a rugby YACKA and the important role they play in a team’s attack.
Defence
Targeting the key attacker in backline defence
The importance of excellent backline defence was on show in the titanic contest between England and France at the Wom...
Set Piece
How to build the lineout drive on your own terms
Using England’s successful Red Roses lineout Nick Bishop details 2 key features to building an effective lineout drive.
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Attack
The absolute clarity about the ‘where’ and ‘how’ of the attack
Wayne Smith’s highly successful, and exciting, ‘where’ and ‘how’ attack clarity was very much in evidence during the ...
Set Piece
How ‘Turnaround Tyrel’ learned his tall tight-head trade at scrum-time
Nick Bishop highlights the value of the transference of knowledge between coach and a senior player to a less experie...
Analysis
Defending a Midfield Scrum
Defence alignment is a ‘common’ mistake in community rugby. Made even more difficult for the defensive team from a mi...
Set Piece
How to use the ‘15 metre plus’ lineout throw to create attacking success
The Springboks recently discovered some interesting nuances of the lineout law. Nick Bishop details how they rapidly ...
Set Piece
What is the theory behind restarts up the middle?
Why did Australia and South Africa buck the trend and restart up the middle rather than to the corners in their recen...
Breakdown
How to get the most out of your turnover defence at the ruck
Nick Bishop looks at the creative solution All Black coaches have created to overcome captain Sam Cane’s reduced his ...
