O’Gara is a fantastic player. We know what to expect. We’re going to be up against a good kicking game from someone who manages the game very well. His game management is up there with the best in the world; he is massively experienced, as you would expect from someone winning his 90th cap.
- Toby [...]
Entries from February 2009
February 26, 2009
Game Management.
February 16, 2009
Quick Ball and the Welsh Philosophy.
The sentiment from the English camp in the aftermath of the Welsh game on Saturday was that sin-binnings cost them a win in the Cardiff. Mike Tindall and Andy Goode were both yellow carded for infringements at the breakdown. Tindall for going off his feet and Goode for killing the ball. Both actions resulted in [...]
February 12, 2009
Rugby League Skills.
Rugby Union lifted the blueprint for defence from Rugby League. Logically, we should also examine the game to find ways of beating that blueprint. League is based around structured defences that force teams to kick in their final phases. Up to 60% of tries that are scored in League are the [...]
February 6, 2009
The good old days…
With the Six Nations about to kick off this weekend, lets take a minute to remember the classic memories of the amateur days. Bill McLaren commentary, baggy cotton jerseys, push passes from the base of rucks and monster place kicks bog-toed from inside the half. Some boot from Paul Thorburn!
