in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Long, lonely runs build lungs, not rugby players. Here's how to build a pre-season that puts fitness where the game needs it - with a ball in hand and a decision to make.
After a long summer off, throwing players straight into full-blooded tackling is asking for trouble. Here's a graduated, welfare-led way to rebuild collision tolerance in pre-season.
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.
Objectives: Ball retention in contact / at the tackle is critical to coaching and playing winning rugby. The tackle area is now one of the few areas where both teams can contest possession and therefore it is critical to secure your own ball, control the speed of release for quick ball and prevent the opposition from slowing down or turning over your ball.
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