Brian 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. Brian is a great role-model for any coach and this is a fascinating insight into how he thinks about the game.
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“I like to create an environment that gets the best out of players through questions and answer, through problem solving…..not necessarily being dictatorial”
Brian Ashton has credentials as both player and coach. He started playing rugby at Lancaster Royal Grammar School and progressed through age and club grades. While Brian played representative rugby for Lancashire, England North, and the Barbarians it is as a coach that he has made the more significant impact. He has coached at club and international level since 1980, including 2 years as England head coach. Brian is currently Technical Director of Rugby at Fylde RFC in Lancashire and is widely regarded as one of the most visionary coaches in the global game.
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The Lions and Wallabies need some x-factorBrian Ashton looks ahead to the Lions tour and prays that both sides play the creative game that is part of their history
The Six Nations So FarFormer England Head Coach, Brian Ashton reviews the performance of the teams so far this Six Nations
Consistent Leinster TriumphsDespite having a family interest in Ulster (my wife works for the company that provides their playing/leisure kit) it was fitting and important that the side who were consistently prepared to play the most varied and challenging rugby throughout the tournament triumphed.
Ulster and Clermont to meet in the Heineken finalForget the occasion, forget the opposition, clear heads are needed in the semi-final of a major cup competition says Brian Ashton.
Whatever happened to Gallic flairBrian Ashton reflects on a Six Nations that failed to hit the heights and wonders if Wales and France have the imaginative will to develop their games.
