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Barefoot rugby in South Africa
In South Africa, many schoolchildren play rugby barefoot. It is not a financial issue. It is because the grounds are so hard boots would be uncomfortable. It also removes one of the fears of contact… more →
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Barefoot rugby in South Africa
admin wrote 2 days ago: In South Africa, many schoolchildren play rugby barefoot. It is not a financial issue. It is becaus … more →
Binding for the flanker
admin wrote 4 days ago: Here is a New Zealand coaching video which shows how the angle of the flanker’s bind. The … more →
Three players, three lapses, three tries
admin wrote 6 days ago: When the Lions look back on the second test against the Springboks, they will rue three crucial mome … more →
You must have fun playing rugby
admin wrote 1 week ago: On a long tour, certain characters make a real difference. Here is a really interesting interview th … more →
Good tackle technique video
admin wrote 1 week ago: Here is an excellent video clip from Pat Lam from the New Zealand coaching toolbox. He explains … more →
Why the Lions selection is a reflection on the referee
admin wrote 2 weeks ago: There are two issues in world rugby that most vex coaches at the top level: the breakdown and the sc … more →
Coaches in action
admin wrote 2 weeks ago: Desperate to play, huddled into the coach, minds in lots of places. From a club in South Africa pla … more →
How punt the ball better US style
admin wrote 2 weeks ago: These men get a lot of money to punt a ball. So it is worth learning how they do it and how the … more →
Start of the Olympic bid for rugby
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admin wrote 2 weeks ago: Seven sports are battling out to get into the Olympics for 2016. Rugby sevens is one of them. T … more →
French flair doesn't beat the All Blacks
admin wrote 2 weeks ago: Sometimes you can be quietly pleased with yourself. Since I wrote my blog about French flair on … more →
French flair and earning the right to go wide
admin wrote 3 weeks ago: Coaches and commentators love to hold on to phrases that make them sound good. “French flair … more →
Rugby training doesn't need fit balls
admin wrote 3 weeks ago: Here is an article on why we might spend too much time worrying about training the core muscles when … more →
Rugby skills and conditioning drill
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admin wrote 3 weeks ago: Here is a clip from a Rugby Coaching Videos DVD on skills and conditioning. An excellent drill … more →
Rugby tackle mechanics video
admin wrote 3 weeks ago: Here is an interesting video from the US on tackle mechanics. It is also has a tip on weightlif … more →
Mike Cron, the scrum guru
admin wrote 1 month ago: Here is an interesting insight into how Mike Cron, the All Blacks scrum coach, approaches scrum … more →
Andy Robinson is the new Scotland coach
admin wrote 1 month ago: Congratulations to Andy Robinson, who is the new Scottish head coach. I have known Andy for many yea … more →
The big myth about nonverbal communication
admin wrote 1 month ago: I have been editing a piece on nonverbal communication and decided to research some of the data. I f … more →
100 Q&A: How can I get the pre match talk just right?
admin wrote 1 month ago: In response to a question on the Better Rugby Coaching forum, The Huddle, here are five top tips on … more →
Simple truths still win rugby games
admin wrote 1 month ago: An international delight of rugby this weekend! I must say the game that caught my imagination was t … more →
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