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Restart kicks are now the most common set-piece in rugby and the easiest to lose. Treat them like a lineout: prepare options, drill the catch, and own the reception.
World Rugby has dropped the legal tackle height to the base of the sternum for the 2026 U20 Championship in Georgia. Here is what the trial means for coaches at every level.
Kicking is up across the Six Nations and Champions Cup, which means counter-attack opportunities are up too. Learn how to turn a loose kick into seven points.
Experiment with your players and constantly be asking them questions. They may see a different problem and thus a different solution.<\/p>
Attention to detail. For example which pass for what situation?<\/p>
*<\/strong> Spin <\/em>* <\/strong><\/em>lateral push-pass or a <\/em>* <\/strong><\/em>floated pop-pass?<\/em><\/p>"},{"id":227030,"modified":false,"orderIndex":4,"title":"Other Comments","value":" \"Adversity cause some men to break; others to break records.\"<\/p> William A. 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