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Being authentic, player relationships and 'why?'

Being authentic, player relationships and 'why?'

Tom Page, coach with the University of Bath and Midsomer Norton, shares his three key lessons from 10 years of performance and grassroots...
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Challenging players of differing abilities

Challenging players of differing abilities

Jake John explains how you can utilise ’attribution theory’ in your coaching.
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Behind the scenes with: England U18s

Behind the scenes with: England U18s

RCW editor Dan Cottrell studies the coaching methods of those charged with developing the next generation of England players, namely Jon ...
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Backs blast

Backs blast

Improve backs’ fitness while working on their running lines and drift defence. They will make every effort to break the line each time.
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Risk and reward for jackling

Risk and reward for jackling

Attempting to steal tackle ball can lead to turnovers, but also has a nasty habit of leading to penalties. Balance the pros and the cons.
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Saracens Academy: Behind the scenes with the Wolfpack

Saracens Academy: Behind the scenes with the Wolfpack

Saracens Academy opened their doors to Rugby Coach Weekly to show how their coaches put the pros of the future through their paces. In th...
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Rangy 1

Rangy 1

If their 10 is a weak tackler, this will pressure them to step to make a tackle. They won’t be expecting to be involved because focus ten...
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Inside the plan for an international match

Inside the plan for an international match

RICHARD WHIFFIN shares a Wales U20s session plan and explains key sections.
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Rugby Coach Weekly Issue 192

Latest Issue

Rugby Coach Weekly Issue 192
Issue 192 out now, featuring the best of 2024, including:
  • Attacking framework
  • Emergency sessions
  • Building player confidence
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    Kick returns: Don’t just throw away possession

    Kick returns: Don’t just throw away possession

    You need to have a plan to use the ball when the opposition kicks – not all of it can simply be run back, says ex-Bristol and Ospreys head ...
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    Translate drills into a match performance

    Translate drills into a match performance

    Fiji head coach MICK BYRNE on appreciating skill development and individuals.
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    Bounce out: how a 9 attacks from the ruck

    Bounce out: how a 9 attacks from the ruck

    This is the action of a scrum-half running away from a breakdown. Here is how it works and how to practise it. By Wales under-20s coach RICH...
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    Attack the weak point

    Attack the weak point

    Line breaks occur because there is a mismatch, a deception or a defensive error. This activity helps your players identify these situations.
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    Wet-weather rugby: How to thrive in rain

    Wet-weather rugby: How to thrive in rain

    Tips for succeeding when conditions are at their worst.
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    The research to help shape youth training

    The research to help shape youth training

    Understanding technical, tactical and physical trends can support development.
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    Back peel at lineouts

    Back peel at lineouts

    A long throw is risky but can pay off if you are able to attack the space behind. By STEVE MOORE, former Wales international lock and ...
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    Making your 10 bring players into the game

    Making your 10 bring players into the game

    Former Harlequins coach and Wales fly-half PAUL TURNER on the 10’s vital role in ball distribution and creating a range of threats to keep ...
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    The 1-3-3-1 attacking framework

    The 1-3-3-1 attacking framework

    RICHARD WHIFFIN on implementing a structure to improve attacking options.
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    Can you just wing it?

    Can you just wing it?

    Is it time to revise the idea that teams must ’earn the right to go wide’? Do not muddle your thinking about putting width on your game.
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    Nine in the front line

    Nine in the front line

    Make your scrum-half part of your active ruck defence, especially if they are one of your best tacklers.
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    Cover all the bases

    Cover all the bases

    Develop your players’ drift-defence techniques by building up their line speed, communication and changes of angle when outnumbered.
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    The shift maul drive

    The shift maul drive

    This is an effective solution against a good maul defence - make sure the set up and basics are right. By GRAHAM SMITH, ex-England women’s ...
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    Do you need a plan to see out a game?

    Do you need a plan to see out a game?

    Your team is one score ahead in the last 10 minutes. Should you have a strategy to close it out? Or do more of the same? DAN COTTRELL ...
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    Stopping flair teams

    Stopping flair teams

    Prevent sides that like attacking with the ball in hand, offloading, and taking on defenders 1v1 from controlling games. By former Fiji ...
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    The buzzword buster

    The buzzword buster

    Understand creativity, decision-making and off-the-ball.

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