The paper focuses on a particular phase of play in rugby union, namely the scrum. It is fair to say that the scrum has become a focus of criticism and bewilderment. Elite televised rugby is damaged as a spectacle because too much time is wasted setting and re-setting scrums. Furthermore,...
This is a modal window. Video Unavailable South Africa beat Argentina in Round 6, but the concession of three tries meant they could not take the title Centre Lukhanyo Am and fly-half Handre Pollard are key to the success of their ...
This is a blog—by a bloke—about rugby and mining. I can already hear you groaning about how predictable that is; fridge-magnet worthy “leadership lessons” from one male-dominated environment to another. Read on, though, and you might be surprised, just as I was two weeks ago in Cape...
Openside flanker is a position in rugby union that isa member of the forward pack. They pack into the scrum with one arm alongside a Lock. A defense-first player, the openside is best known for their ability and willingness to tackle and win turnovers at the breakdown. Who is the best ...
There isn’t a built-up area in Wales that’s more than half an hour away from some decent walking country, but three areas are so outstanding they have been designated national parks. Most of Wales’ northwestern corner is taken up with the Snowdonia National Park, comprising a dozen of ...
Video analysis is a common tool used in rugby union research to describe match performance. Studies using video analysis range from broad statistical studies of commercial databases to in-depth case-studies of specific match events. The range of types of studies using video analysis in rugby union...
SIX MONTHS IN NUMBERS; What a Six Nations Tournament We've Had - Packed with Exceptional Skill, Passion and Sensational Rugby. If like Us You've Been Swept Away by the Drama and Excitement, Now Is the Time to Sit Back, Relax and Reflect on a Classic Year of Battling between the ...
world with such a schedule. “Mentally, (consistency) is important when you’re not used to rugby at that level,” Crowley said of the Tier two teams. “Some of the smaller teams in this tournament are staying with the stronger sides for 60 minutes, but not the full 80 because of it...
Such a lot of ugly slavver comes from this. Not sure about the offside/extra space argument though. I remember the 10m offside would create extra space for more creative rugby but it just allowed safe easy metres from repeated carting the ball in. I think the ugly wrestl...
(rugby) The forwards in a rugby team (eight in Rugby Union, six in Rugby League) who with the opposing pack constitute the scrum. The captain had to take a man out of the pack to replace the injured fullback. Tight Fitting close, or too close, to the body; as, a tight coat or ...