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The Joy of ShaneMark Reason looks back over the career of a little man who did great things and proved, as if it ever needed proving, that fast feet and clever hands are more valuable than sheer bulk
Shane Williams - bloody legend!It is always sad to see the retirement of players who have contributed significantly to the game over many years. However, in certain instances you sense the end of an era and that will be the case when Shane Williams plays his 87th and final Test for Wales against Australia at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday. While he will continue to perform on the domestic front for the Ospreys, he will be sorely missed on the International stage.
Slow ball managementIn each match you play, if you are doing really well at the breakdown you will win 70% quick ball and 30% slow ball. Therefore, the way you manage slow ball is vital to your chances of winning the game.
Graham Henry Coaching Q & A - Rosslyn Park RFCGraham Henry in an exclusive coaches insight Q&A session at Rosslyn Park RFC. Involving some of the biggest names in world rugby, The Rugby Site offers high quality rugby coaching videos and online forums to a global rugby community. Get inside the game now at www.therugbysite.com.
Leaky England sinks to new depthsMark Reason wonders why the RFU is wasting money on an enquiry into leaks, when it is the England team they should be fixing.
JG's Round-UpOur undercover man’s weekly round up of news from around the rugby world, this week featuring: the Heroes Rugby Challenge, Bath’s Beaver Fever, Welsh sense of injustice and the loss of a South African “trailblaizer”.
England search for manager is already a shamblesMark Reason looks at the resignation of Martin Johnson and fears that the RFU lollipops will make Jonny Wilkinson the new man in charge.
Live Stream - Graham Henry 16/11/11Graham Henry’s live question and answer session with The Rugby Site members.
Congratulations: Ultimate Insider Pass WinnerA big congratulations to Ian Trevis for winning our Ultimate Insiders Pass competition in conjunction with the Heroes Rugby Challenge. Ian has won…
Graham Henry - The Breakdown TrailerThe least number of breakdowns you can have the better you will play but its a big part of the game and you need the skills to play there. This video will take you through a range of skill activities, identifying individuals roles and responsibilities at the breakdown.
Wonderful Weekend of Rugby has all up and running againPeter Thorburn takes an analytical look at the brilliant round one action from the Heinken Cup and wonders if we need to take steps to ensure a fair contest for the ball at the breakdown
JG's Round-UpOur undercover man’s weekly round up of news from around the rugby world, this week featuring: the Heineken Cup v Super Rugby debate, Celtic teams performance in the opening round, Jim Mallinder inspiring Northampton and the filling of vacant coaching positions…
