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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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Tags: Melbourne Rebels · analysis · scrum · rugby analysis · rugby video · scrum video · scrum analysis · Super Rugby · video analysis · Northern hemisphere · Wallabies · All Blacks · France · review · south africa · NSW waratahs · Southern Hemisphere · rugby · England

The Scrum! It’s Neglected, Not Broken!

April 18th, 2011 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Here’s the first thing you need to know. It’s not broken! It’s the same Scrum. We all played with this Scrum. The Positions are the same. The binds are the same. You still push the same way.
So why is this scrum falling over? Neglect. Not player neglect. Not coaching […]

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Tags: Rugby union positions · Rugby Union scrum · International Rugby Board · Opinion · scrum · rugby

The Scrum – It’s Neglected, Not Broken!

April 18th, 2011 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Here’s the first thing you need to know about the scrum: it’s not broken! It’s the same scrum. We all played with this scrum. The positions are the same, the binds are the same, you still push the same way.
So why is this scrum falling over?
Neglect.Not player neglect and […]

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Tags: Rugby union positions · Rugby Union scrum · International Rugby Board · Opinion · scrum · rugby

Wallabies Vs England Test 2 – First Thoughts

June 19th, 2010 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Round two, ding ding
All the talk in the lead up to this test was about whether the Wallabies front row have learnt anything and parity, or better, would be achieved or would we be in for more of the same? Well, the stage was set, 5 minutes in […]

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Tags: Northern hemisphere · Martin Johnson · scrum · cook cup · front row · second test · England · Wallabies · rugby · robbie deans · Australia

Wallabies Vs England Test 2 – First Thoughts

June 19th, 2010 · No Comments

RugbyReg wrote this article.
Round two, ding ding
All the talk in the lead up to this test was about whether the Wallabies front row have learnt anything and parity, or better, would be achieved or would we be in for more of the same? Well, the stage was set, 5 minutes in and we […]

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Tags: Northern hemisphere · Martin Johnson · scrum · cook cup · front row · second test · England · Wallabies · rugby · robbie deans · Australia

Video analysis: Aussie scrum vs France

June 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article. We sure do take our scrummaging seriously these days, so when a few calls went against the Wallabies on the weekend, we decided to take a closer look…..
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Tags: scrum · video analysis · al baxter · Wallabies · France