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Rubbing out the game

Rubbing out the game

Sometimes, we strip too much away when we coach, leaving players with an activity that looks good but feels disconnected.
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Contact session expert

Contact session expert

Editor Dan Cottrell adds further context to two sessions.
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Players will detect their own solutions

Players will detect their own solutions

Rugby offers countless moments of learning, and my son’s first game of 2025 provided a prime example. Watching him apply a simple yet eff...
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Stop falling over

Stop falling over

Editor Dan Cottrell adds further context to two sessions.
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Some questions and some clues

Some questions and some clues

Questioning is a powerful coaching tool, but overuse can hinder progress. Balancing direct instruction, guided discovery, and demonstrati...
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Coaching non-lineout mauls

Coaching non-lineout mauls

Editor Dan Cottrell adds further context to two sessions.
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Drift defence with less than 10

Drift defence with less than 10

Editor Dan Cottrell adds further context to two sessions.
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Why skill learning may not transfer

Why skill learning may not transfer

Should coaches focus on mastering widely-used skills or broaden players’ abilities with less common techniques?
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Rugby Coach Weekly Issue 200

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  • Passing out of the contact
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    Changing up 3v2s

    Changing up 3v2s

    Editor Dan Cottrell adds further context to two sessions.
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    Undemocratic sport

    Undemocratic sport

    Ilona Maher’s Bristol Bears debut highlights rugby’s unpredictability and the challenge of getting wingers into the game.
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    Better ball placement

    Better ball placement

    Editor Dan Cottrell adds further context to two sessions.
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    A more varied ruck training diet

    A more varied ruck training diet

    Reflections on officiating U15 rugby highlight the importance of targeted ruck training for positional development.
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    Get deep! Get deep!

    Get deep! Get deep!

    Editor Dan Cottrell adds further context to two sessions.
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    Being energised and purposeful

    Being energised and purposeful

    Embrace 2025 with renewed energy and purpose—building connections, sticking to standards, and crafting strong plans.
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    High-ball pressure skills

    High-ball pressure skills

    Editor Dan Cottrell adds further context to two sessions.
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    Unopposed runs: A necessary evil?

    Unopposed runs: A necessary evil?

    Are unopposed rugby runs essential for player development or just a coaching crutch? Discover diverse expert insights.
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    Realistic turnovers and feeding the wingers

    Realistic turnovers and feeding the wingers

    Editor Dan Cottrell adds further context to two activities.
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    Overnight success

    Overnight success

    Coaching twice in two days reveals a powerful lesson: simplicity drives clarity, progress, and lasting player development.
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    Miss pass: the devil's skill

    Miss pass: the devil's skill

    Editor Dan Cottrell adds further context to two activities.
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    Competitiveness in its right place

    Competitiveness in its right place

    Being observed as a coach can feel intimidating, but it’s an invaluable opportunity for growth and improvement.
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    Fast passing is better passing

    Fast passing is better passing

    Editor Dan Cottrell adds further context to two activities.
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    Don't do that, do this

    Don't do that, do this

    Being observed as a coach can feel intimidating, but it’s an invaluable opportunity for growth and improvement.
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    Don't carry the teddy bear

    Don't carry the teddy bear

    RCW editor Dan Cottrell adds more context to two practices.
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    Forwards' coaches love detail

    Forwards' coaches love detail

    RCW editor Dan Cottrell adds more context to two practices.

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