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Ben Youngs must start for the Lions
Wayne Smith praises the rugby being played by the Lion’s thus far and thinks that Ben Youngs must be included in the ...
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How the All Blacks are becoming a typical Dave Rennie team on exit counters
Current New Zealand supremo Dave Rennie has brought the same principles to the running of the All Blacks that he espoused in the Waikato ...
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Is the new maul law working out as intended?
A minor, apparently trivial change can trigger an unforeseen set of consequences within the same system, and a major chain reaction furth...
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Ode To Bowe
It must be hoped that reports of Tommy Bowe’s tour ending injury have been greatly exaggerated.
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Lions back three shine but more pack drill required
The Lions opening match against the Force brought Gatland some good news and a huge work schedule
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You can always rely on France to be unreliable
Wayne Smith previews the forthcoming series between New Zealand and France and is ready to be amazed
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The Lions and Wallabies need some x-factor
Brian Ashton looks ahead to the Lions tour and prays that both sides play the creative game that is part of their his...
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A Reffing Disaster
Dylan Hartley’s red card ruined the Premiership Final but has a storm like this one been brewing for some time now?
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Congratulations to Joe Schmidt & Martin Castrogiovanni
Joe Schmidt & Martin Castrogiovanni both signed-off in style this weekend. Here’s what happened…
Breakdown
Out Tomorrow - Courtney Lawes: Ball Carrying & Clear Out
Northampton & England back row forward, Courtney Lawes delivers his latest module on ball carrying into contact &...
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Toulon's Triumph Highlights Rugby's Problem
Toulon’s efficient, defensive orientated style won out over a more attack-minded Clermont side this weekend. But did ...
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Heineken Cup Final Preview - A Splash of Panache is Required
The all French final will see few Frenchmen compete for Europe’s premier club trophy. Paul Rees analyses how the fina...
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The spirit of rugby is under threat
JG notes an increase in the hectoring of officials and wants us all to do something about it.
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An open letter to TGR Davies CBE, Chairman British and Irish Lions Committee
We received this letter from David Stewart, a site member, and thought the rest of our members should read it
