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Fine margins at No.7 – the two halves of Sam Cane in the 3rd TestThe margins between winning and losing Test matches are very fine, and nowhere is this axiom truer than in the actions and decision-making of the open-side flanker. This week Nick Bishop reflects on Sam Cane’s 3rd test performance as he steps up as Richie McCaw’s No.7 replacement.
How did Eddie Jones unlock Wales?Eddie Jones is coaching England against Australia but leading rugby analyst Nick Bishop shows how his Attack off 9 module unlocks Wales’ defence in recent matches.
How does England combat the Wallabies' 1-3-3-1 attack shapeOn the eve of England’s 2nd test in Melbourne, Murray Kinsella look’s at how England need to shut down the Wallabies’ attack.
What's Eddies SecretWhat is the secret to Eddie Jones’ coaching success? The Rugby Site’s Ben Herring investigates in this week’s article.
Lessons from Eden Park - Conrad SmithLeading rugby analyst, Nick Bishop explains how the use of basic hands and the miss-pass, (as shown in the 2nd module of Conrad Smith’s series) both had a key role to play in two of the All Blacks’ tries against Wales at Eden Park.
Does success no longer guarantee job security?A premiership final 12 months ago and now out of job, Graham Jenkins looks at whether Mike Ford’s sacking at Bath is the start of a Football like trend for UK Rugby coaches.
Creating the space for paceWe take an indepth look at the first of Perry Bakers four tries against NZ to unlock the fantastic team play that lead to it.
Contesting your own High BallHigh balls and contesting them is an increasing part of the modern game. This week leading writer Nick Bishop, looks at ways teams contest them to turn into attack.
Crusaders holding their shape 2-4-2Leading rugby writer, Murray Kinsella takes an indepth look at this season’s development of the Crusaders long standing 2-4-2 attack.
Great Britain drop the ball in quest for Olympics gloryGraham Jenkins looks at the challenge ahead for Team GB 7s coach Simon Amor as he prepares his team for the Rio Olympics.
