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Proper respect for the ref should start with the IRB
Bryce Lawrence’s retirement from refereeing should force an IRB enquiry into the political pressure placed on refs an...
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Deep dives on the modern game from The Rugby Site's contributors and coaches.
Attack
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 ...
Set Piece
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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Gameplans will not win the Heineken Cup
The Heineken Cup resumes today and if it is as keenly fought on the field as it has been off it in recent months, it ...
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Why refs give the Pumas an uneven break
It is time to review the language and appointment of referees after Argentina were consistently discriminated against...
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Stuck in the middle
With the Olympics, Paralympics, the Ryder Cup comeback, Andy Murray’s Grand Slam title & Bradley Wiggins Tour de ...
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Off field antics dominate dull start to European rugby season
The first month of the season in Europe has been more notable for what has happened off the field that on it.
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The great Habana thinks even faster than he runs
Mark Reason regards Bryan Habana’s performance against Australia as a perfect example of modern wing play and a great...
Leadership & Management
Lead up to game day
All Black fly-half Dan Carter talks about his game day lead up and recovery process following a test match.
News & Opinions
The Price of Professionalism
Mark Reason listens to Sir Colin Meads and the ambitions of the top English and French clubs and wonders if rugby has...
Set Piece
Mike Cron: Scrum Engagement Machine Based Preview
Following on from his scrum set-up module, Mike Cron takes you through how to use a scrum machine to successfully coa...
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In humility and respect the Boks lead the way
JG admires the gracious and respectful manner shown by the South African squad.
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Graham Henry is a Teacher not a Traitor
Wayne Smith is saddened by the recent attacks on Graham Henry and decides to put the record straight.
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Goodbye to France and all that
Mark Reason argues that French clubs have long been in breach of IRB regulations and the only solution is to chuck Fr...
