FORMER Leinster boss Matt Williams has ignited a major debate across rugby. The Virgin Media pundit insists the sport needs to “depower” the scrum following South Africa’s 24-13 win over Ireland ...
A bone-jarring scrum battle is looming when the Stormers pack down against French juggernauts Stade Rochelais in an Investec ...
July 28 (Reuters) - Argentina coach Mario Ledesma has precious little time to fix his side's backpedalling scrum if they are to have an impact at the Rugby World Cup in two months' time. The Pumas ...
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World Rugby may be pushed to review the manner in which scrum dominance is officiated, with the Springboks seemingly in the ...
IT takes 16 beefy rugby players, patience and a whole lot of power - but the scrum is what makes rugby union truly unique. Because the ball is largely hidden once it enters the scrum, armchair viewers ...
Mike Ross is hopeful there won't be a "knee-jerk" reaction to Ireland's humbling 24-13 defeat to South Africa last weekend, but he believes it's a firm reminder that "the scrum still matters" at the ...
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Background Rugby Union scrums which collapse possess a higher injury risk than completed scrums. A mechanically stable scrum should limit the motions which generate uncontrolled and hazardous ...
Rob Hoadley, the Englishman who is the head coach of the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby, has been around the game for most of his 39 years. He played rugby professionally with a couple of ...