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The RFU gets it wrong again
Stuart Lancaster’s appointment as England coach is a sad example of the mob ruling the head.
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Deep dives on the modern game from The Rugby Site's contributors and coaches.
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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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Heineken Cup
The business end of the Heineken Cup is upon us and as ever there are some mouth-watering fixtures to look forward to...
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Sam Warburton on The Rugby Site
Grand Slam winning Welsh Captain Sam Warburton on why he has joined The Rugby Site to pass on the tips and techniques...
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England's fate should not be in Steve Walsh's hands
The new list of elite refs looks biased and could throw up some shockers in the summer tests between the northern and...
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Why France have become so dull
Following his review of England’s Six Nations Wayne Smith now looks at the progress, or regress, of France, Wales, Sc...
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Nick Mallett would keep England honest
While all signs coming out of the RFU are pointing towards Lancaster being appointed as England manager, Martin Castr...
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From Ecuador to London and the 2015 World Cup
Dan Carter talks about his fears and dreams and the long road back to top level rugby.
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The house of Lancaster has strong foundations
Wayne Smith looks at the job that Stuart Lancaster has done for England and finds much to applaud.
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Lions Watch
Is this the XV that will wear the Lions shirt in the first test against Australia.
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Does Ireland need a Kidney replacement?
Ireland’s World Cup loss to Wales and poor Six Nations must raise doubts about Declan Kidney’s abilties to build a to...
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Whatever happened to Gallic flair
Brian Ashton reflects on a Six Nations that failed to hit the heights and wonders if Wales and France have the imagin...
