The tackle height laws will provide coaches with an evolutionary rather than revolutionary change. That’s because most coaches are probably already coaching tackle technique close to the correct height. Let’s…
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Former England international Sam Burgess lands head coach job
Sam Burgess has been unveiled as the next head coach of Super League side Warrington Wolves from the start of the 2024 campaign after putting pen to paper on a…
Analysis: Why being a specialist No 8 means little now
England have only selected one recognised No 8 in Billy Vunipola in their RWC squad
Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello out of World Cup with bicep injury
Italy centre Tommaso Menoncello is out of the World Cup with a bicep injury suffered in a 33-17 defeat against Ireland in Dublin. The Benetton star left the Aviva Stadium…
IRFU apologises for “poorly worded” concussion statement
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) has apologised for publishing “a poorly worded” concussion statement in the match programme for Ireland’s recent Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Italy. The…
Analysis: All Blacks bucking current attacking trends
In terms of attacking trends, what we’ve seen over the last few months – and in particular as we get closer to the start of the Rugby World Cup –…
Zander Fagerson ban means he will be available for World Cup opener
We now know the extent of the Zander Fagerson ban after we saw the TMO Bunker upgrade his yellow to a red card in Scotland’s encounter with France. Having charged…
Video of Ronan O’Gara’s French team talk goes viral
It’s a look behind the curtain, as French television channel Canal+ aired scenes from inside the camp of two-time European champions, La Rochelle. But in the aftermath, it’s coach Ronan…
Borthwick hints at key reason Slade and Dombrandt missed out on squad
The England head coach has prioritised versatility in his 33-man group
Two-try Doris stars as Ireland beat Italy 33-17
Business as usual. Ireland, the world’s No 1 ranked team, won the first of their World Cup warm-up matches 33-17 against Italy, scoring five tries to two at the Aviva…