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Do these teams even have a coach?

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

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Do these teams even have a coach?

OK, I don’t usually make predictions, but is anyone else expecting Toby Flood and Benoit Baby to crash the English and French totally out of the 2009 Six Nations?

Goode – the forgotten fly half

Monday, February 16, 2009

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Goode – the forgotten fly half

England meanwhile appear to have finally found a man to lead England back from a progressive slide down the IRB rankings. Andy Goode has been an exciting and creative leader in the first two matches of the 2009 campaign. He is solid with ball-in-hand, kicks well, is a ferocious defender and leads by example.

Firm refereeing at the international level: thank-you Jonathon Kaplan!

Monday, February 16, 2009

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Firm refereeing at the international level: thank-you Jonathon Kaplan!

None of this compares however to the feeling i get while watching test rugby. Since the skill level is so high, the referees generally allow many things that would be free-kicks or penalties at the amateur level. The best example is the use of hands in the ruck. It is generally now accepted that the ball carrier will twist his body (when possible) and stick the ball out of the back of the ruck. It is very rare these days to actually see other participants in the ruck actually using their feet to free-up the ball.

Creating a web site for your rugby club: a step-by-step guide

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

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Creating a web site for your rugby club: a step-by-step guide

For all the rugby clubs around the world, having a professional web site with up-to-date information is critical for recruiting new talent and satisfying sponsors. Here are 5 fast and easy steps to re-creating your brand online:

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