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Rugby contact training load guidelines reflect Imperial College research
When World Rugby announced their rugby contact training load guidelines on September 22, it was recognized that the follow-up data from Imperial College London research has reinforced the message – less contact to the head is everyone’s goal. News this week came through via NZME that the Drake Foundation had a study conducted by the […] READ MORE
Rugby 08 EA Sports still holds cult following amongst gamers
Despite the game being released over 14 years ago, Rugby 08 has maintained a cult following amongst gamers. The Facebook group ‘Rugby 08 Enthusiasts Club‘ has over 20,000 eSports followers. What made the game so popular that its legacy continues to this day? Rugby 08 EA Sports holds still cult following amongst gamers As soon […] READ MORE
Time for Welsh rugby to revive the spirit of Carwyn James?
Time for Welsh rugby to revive the spirit of Carwyn James? Coaching analysis ahead of the Autumn International opener against NZ. READ MORE
Pandemic ruptures Bunnings NPC Level 3 bubble of Auckland-based Provinces
With all the best efforts to remove themselves from restrictions on sport and travel; caused by the Covid-19 pandemic domestically, three provinces within the Auckland region have seen their Bunnings NPC Level 3 bubbles burst. Not through their own making that is, and now Auckland, North Harbour, and Counties-Manukau have all unceremoniously be removed from […] READ MORE
Super League Grand Final and RFL play-offs weekend full of Action ahead
And so we reach the final curtain: rugby league’s domestic season in the northern hemisphere comes to a close this weekend with four immense matches – the Super League Grand Final for both the men and women, plus the promotion play-offs in the Championship and League 1. The wheat has been separated from the chaff. […] READ MORE
Michael Hodge is the first-ever Dallas Jackals head coach
Michael Hodge will be the first-ever head coach of the Dallas Jackals. He is also the youngest head coach in MLR at only 32 years old. A coach of relative inexperience, Hodge will look to make his mark in MLR. 📢 🚨 Dallas Jackals are pleased to announce Michael Hodge as Head Coach. Hodge is […] READ MORE
Could failure see Canada Rugby World Cup 2023 hopes fade? Opinion
At the 1991 Rugby World Cup, Canada made the quarter-finals. The nation’s finest ever rugby achievement. They exited the competition respectably, losing 29-13 to none other than the All Blacks. Yet now in 2021, there’s doubt over whether the Canadians will even qualify for the 2023 World Cup edition. Could Canada genuinely fail to qualify […] READ MORE
Penrith beat South Sydney and win 2021 NRL Premiership title
The Penrith Panthers beat the South Sydney Rabbitohs 14-12 to win the 2021 NRL Premiership title on Sunday, in Brisbane. Penrith beat South Sydney and win 2021 NRL Premiership title In winning the 2021 Grand Final, coach Ivan Cleary and his chargers avenged the 2020 loss to the Melbourne Storm. It was a game watched […] READ MORE
Springboks Rugby Championship – Disappointing but not dire: Opinion
The Springboks Rugby Championship campaign was disappointing. They finished third in the four-nation competition, which was won by the All Blacks. The highlight of the Springboks Rugby Championship 2021 was proving their many detractors wrong by staging a fightback from a 9 point deficit to defeat the All Blacks 31-29 in the Gold Coast. Boxing […] READ MORE
