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The great tradition of Lions full-backs could be about to get even biggerLions coach Warren Gatland is spoiled for choice at full-back and, if the contenders dazzle throughout the Six Nations, there could be as many as four number 15’s on the plane to Oz
Ireland’s dark horses may prove too strong for England’s young coltsEngland start favourites but their relative youth may make life difficult on the road, particularly when they travel to Dublin, a city where they have struggled in recent years
Get Ready to RumbleWayne Smith looks forward to the Six Nations and expects England to maintain the momentum of their victory over the All Blacks
2013 Rugby ResolutionsWe asked you, our loyal Rugby Site members, to tell us what your 2013 rugby resolution was. All you had to do was write in and tell us and we would pick our favourite 5 resolutions and help you achieve them by giving you access to The Rugby Site for the whole year.
What Stuart Lancaster can really learn from Bill WalshThe hyperbolic victory over the All Blacks has bought Stuart Lancaster a great deal of nationalistic affection, but can he emulate history’s great coaches by embracing change or are his instincts too cautious
Who Will Captain The Lions?JG takes a look at the current front-runners to lead the Lions in Australia later this year.
Is the Heineken Cup Becoming a Two Horse Race?2012/13 doesn’t look like it’ll be a tournament that will live long in the memories of Heineken Cup fans. Paul Rees looks at why that is.
Farrell will only be the new Jonny when he matches his passing accuracyOwen Farrell was rightly praised at the weekend for the magnificence of his goal kicking, but it was a beautiful pass that broke the match open
Brian Ashton on his Rugby Coaching JourneyBrian Ashton talks about how he got into coaching, those that influenced him and how he learned to become one of the game’s most respected coaches.
Well, what are we to make of it all?I am always nervous of drawing too many conclusions from the annual burst of Autumn Internationals, especially because it’s the final round of games for all the Southern Hemisphere sides at the end of a long season.
The return of Quade Cooper is a Cause for CelebrationRugby union is a better game for its mavericks and there has always been a touch of the David Campese about Quade Cooper
An interview with Courtney LawesCourtney Lawes talks about the players the inspired him growing up, what he wants to give back to the game and why he decided to join The Rugby Site.
Richie McCaw: Dealing with Set BacksWorld Cup winning Skipper, Richie McCaw talks to The Rugby Site about dealing with set backs such as injury during a playing career.
The Science of Good CoachingWhy Matt Parker’s appointment could give England a World Cup winning edge
Bienvenidos a The Rugby SiteThe Rugby Site está dedicado a que todos aquellos involucrados en el rugby
Merry Christmas from Dan Carter, Richie McCaw & all the Team at The Rugby SiteA special Christmas message from the team at The Rugby Site
Forza ItaliaItaly’s performance in the Autumn internationals may have escaped global attention, but it suggested that the Azurri could be a real force in determining the outcome of next year’s Six Nations.
Dan Carter & Richie McCaw on the new Rugby Site AppDan & Richie take a look at the all new Rugby Site mobile app
Much to ponder for Gatland as Aus loomsEngland rising, a captain conundrum and a Welsh team on the ropes, mean that Gatland might well be looking forward to his sabbatical
The World Cup draw has given England a huge opportunityWhy opening the Rugby World Cup with a huge game against Australia or Wales at the Olympic Stadium could help carry England to the final
The England Lion has AwokenEngland finally showed us what all the hype surrounding this young side has been about. Fearless, tenacious and skillful, England won this game on merrit. Here’s how former England Centre Simon Halliday saw it
English Rugby has more Important Questions to AnswerThe media has become obsessed with the decision making (or lack of) of Chris Robshaw. Paul Rees suggests that English Rugby has more fundamental questions to answer
The Impossible ChoiceWayne Smith looks at the four nominations for the IRB Player of the Year and ranks the men involved
Conor Murray gives Gatland reason not to jumpThe state of British and Irish rugby must be driving the Lions coach to despair, but there is one good reason for supporters to hold off on the prozac
England Rugby is stuck in a Honey TrapNovember has proved to be the most disappointing month for England rugby supporters, but we shouldn’t really be surprised, argues Simon Halliday.
Hansen must take a stance on foul playAndrew Hore’s swinging straight arm hit on Bradley Davies at the weekend was an act of thuggery and plain for all to see. It was a moment of madness and one that has done the All Blacks no good whatsoever.
More Questions than Answers for EnglandEngland’s faltering performance against Australia looks set to prompt several changes. Paul Rees assesses where Stuart Lancaster might be looking to improve.
Rugby Needs to Red Card the CheatsMark Reason reviews a weekend of blocking, tripping, assault and cheating and says the IRB should be getting medieval on the players’ asses
Where has it all gone wrong for Wales?The return of Warren Gatland from Lions duty will be a relief to Welsh supporters who will hope that he can turn things around.
England’s Midfield Must Stay Close and Run StraightSimon Halliday looks at all the wide boys in England’s midfield and wonders if anyone has ever sat them down in front of a video of Dan Carter and pointed out his positioning and lines of running.
