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The Evolution of Rugby Tactics and Trends in 2025 — Lessons from Super Rugby, URC, and Beyond
Rugby is a game of constant evolution. Tactical shifts, player skill development, and adjustments to new laws have shaped the current landscape of professional rugby across competitions like Super Rugby and the United Rugby Championship (URC). The start of 2025 has revealed fascinating developments in how teams approach attack, momentum, and discipline — exposing the…
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Q2 2024 Rugby Review and Q3 Preview: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities
As we approach the final stretch of 2024, with just under 100 days left before we take a well-deserved Christmas break, it’s important to reflect on the game’s progress and challenges. This review was initially intended for earlier release, but as the year’s end nears, I still want to squeeze it in to ensure that…
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“Charting the Future: Strategies for Rugby Union’s Next Four Years”
Rugby, a sport deeply rooted in tradition, faces an evolving landscape demanding innovation for sustained relevance. To secure its place in the hearts of fans and at the grassroots level, and most importantly, to build a new fan base over the next four years, rugby needs to strategise on several fronts to bring the game…
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I HAVE THE POM COVERED
5 September Title: I HAVE THE POM COVERED Paper from: February 2016 Introduction:The notebook page from February 1, 2016, offers a glimpse into the meticulous planning and thoughtful considerations that go into the world of rugby coaching and program development. These notes, which span several months leading up to a significant rugby game(s), reveal a…
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IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT
15 August 2023 Building an Effective Coaching Strategy Paper from: Jan 2016 Introduction: In the dynamic world of rugby, success on the field often hinges on a coach’s ability to assess a game accurately and relay essential insights to the team. In my research of how Caribbean rugby plays at a high level competition I…
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