Defence
Seven
I break down playing seven into four key components: tackling, clearing rucks, putting pressure on ball carriers and ...
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Articles
Deep dives on the modern game from The Rugby Site's contributors and coaches.
Set Piece
‘Skrum, skrum, skrum’ part 2 – what the Boks want to do and how to stop it
RGR series has been rugby’s has been a massive clash of styles. None more so at scrum time. The penalty problem at the scrum has been hig...
Set Piece
Skrum, skrum, skrum: what is the future of the scrum after RGR 3? – part one
Refereeing culture and background clearly make a huge difference to the officiating of the scrum As Nick Bishop expertly illustrates a sp...
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Attack
The Art of Ten
People out there think that I have one of the lowest heartbeats in rugby. I often get asked how I have so much time o...
Attack
Catching the Moment
Ask the people down your local club what they think the most important skill for a fly-half or midfield back is. I re...
News & Opinions
The Law is an Ass
The All Blacks leaders, Graham Henry and Richie McCaw, nominate laws they would like to see changed. Mark Reason asks...
Attack
Counter Attack
There is no point even beginning to talk about counter attack unless you are also going to talk about defence at the ...
News & Opinions
The Whistle Blower
Ok, so he’s not a nuclear physicist or a sewage worker, but the rugby referee still has one of the most demanding job...
