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Scrum Analysis: The Importance Of The Middle Row

May 1st, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Last week I analysed the Rebels’ scrum, including a review of the correct techniques for props when scrummaging – click here if you missed it.
This week I’m going to look at the importance of the middle row when scrummaging. 
The middle row consists of the two locks and the two flankers.  The […]

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2012 Six Nations - England v Ireland

March 18th, 2012 · No Comments

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Six Nations: France v England

March 11th, 2012 · No Comments

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Allez Les Rosbifs! A win in Paris. Snuffing out France’s title hopes, away. You’ve got to be happy with that England fans?.. 
I’ll admit, I have yet to watch the game (these stat things take up watching time!), so I can’t criticise or flatter either way … but this must strengthen […]

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Tags: 2012 Six Nations · Six Nations infographic · France · England

Jake White linked to England job?

March 7th, 2012 · No Comments

Steve Timms wrote this article.
Speculation continues over the long term future of Jake White as coach of the Brumbies with reports in England suggesting White has been short listed to take over the helm of the English national side.
White took over the reins of the Brumbies on a four year deal in July […]

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2012 Six Nations - England v Wales

February 25th, 2012 · No Comments

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Tags: Six Nations infographic · 2011 Six Nations · Wales · England

Six Nations: Italy v England

February 11th, 2012 · No Comments

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2012 Six Nations - Scotland v England

February 4th, 2012 · No Comments

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Tags: 2012 Six Nations · Stat Graphic · Scotland · England

England vs Scotland: Calcutta cup preview

February 2nd, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
It’s that time of year again when the best of Europe crunch into each other, fighting for the honour of being 6 Nations champion.
Up in Scotland the anticipation is reaching fever pitch. Coming back from the World Cup there was a hangover. The team swayed, hiccupped and bumbled through […]

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Tags: Opinion · Northern hemisphere · preview · Scotland · England

Quarter Final 2: England v France

October 8th, 2011 · No Comments

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Tags: 2011 Quarter Finals · rwc 2011 · ruggerblogger infographic · France · England

Quarter Final 2: England v France

October 8th, 2011 · No Comments

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Wales and France go through - RWC 2011 quarter finals

October 8th, 2011 · No Comments

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Ireland 10 - Wales 22Ooh la la! This was rugby at it’s most exciting. Wales have announced themselves on the world stage with an impassioned win against Ireland.  I have to eat all my words for my first two quarter final predictions. I really thought Ireland were going to win […]

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Tags: Lievremont · Warren Gatland · Martin Johnson · France · England

Mercurial Coqs cook Le Rosbif’s goose

October 8th, 2011 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Now what about that then? From the bidet to the Semi Final. Seemingly down and out against Tonga last week, the French have pulled one out of the hat by downing England 19-12 in a commanding performance.
Sacré bleu, talk about highs and lows? This is the result that every […]

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Tags: rugby · review · Rugby World Cup 2011 · France · England

Quarter Finalist Preview: England

October 5th, 2011 · No Comments

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Ferdy says:
An All Black kit, dwarf throwing, extreme sports, royal indiscretions, ball tampering, intimidation of vulnerable girls in hotel rooms. Oh, and dour rugby. England sure do know how to make friends in New Zealand.
But putting aside all the off field shenanighans, England find themselves once again on the […]

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Tags: 2011 Quarter Finals · rwc 2011 · England

G&GR World Cup Podslam 5

October 5th, 2011 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Scott “Cote” Bryant and I dial up Gagger who is doing it tough in a winery somewhere on the South Island of Un Zud and have a chat about the upcoming Quarter Finals.
Some of the games we tip the same, some different. Who will have predicted right. Go the […]

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Tags: south africa · review · preview · podcast · Opinion · Humour · Rugby World Cup 2011 · Wallabies · France · England · Argentina · All Blacks · Wales · Ireland

Pool B: England v Scotland

October 1st, 2011 · No Comments

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Tags: Pool B · rwc 2011 · ruggerblogger infographic · Scotland · England