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  • Tuesday, 28. June, 2011

    Aliens Steal Dan Carter

    Rugby Rugby takes the weekly look through the What the papers are saying about the game including Dan Carter stolen by aliens, England's overseas players, new dawn for Scotland and more...

  • Tuesday, 28. June, 2011

    Laws: Scrum Penalty, Part II

    Monday's discussion was on the penalty the referee awarded against the Sharks for dangerous play while the ball was still in the scrumhalf's hands and there was no physical contact between the players. The referee described it as 'dangerous play'. It may well be worthwhile to look at some aspects of the decision again.

  • Monday, 27. June, 2011
    Tackles, Turnovers in Sevens

    Tackles, Turnovers in Sevens

    Sevens rugby isn’t terribly technical in comparison to fifteen a side rugby, but teams must appreciate the importance of two very important areas - tackling and turnovers - if they are going to have a chance to be successful this summer and Rugby Rugby's Tom Billups looks at these aspects of the game.

  • Sunday, 26. June, 2011

    Law Discussion: 'Dangerous play'

    Just when you think you have seen it all, you are reminded that you have not.

  • Tuesday, 21. June, 2011

    Perseverance

    One of the greatest defining characteristics of rugby is perseverance and Rugby Rugby's Tom Billups looks at why it is so important for coaches and players to embrace its role in our game, and life.

  • Monday, 20. June, 2011

    What the Papers Say - Nov 22

    The week starts with a look back and how Martin Johnson has gone from turmoil to vindication, questions whether South Africa is in decline, most influential people in rugby and more in Monday's edition of What the Papers say.

  • Monday, 20. June, 2011

    What the Papers Say - Nov. 19

    The Rugby World Cup is more than who reaches the final, a look at some of the major internationals this weekend, Fiji deserves more respect and more from Friday's edition of What the Papers Say.

  • Sunday, 19. June, 2011

    Highlights From USA v Russia Now Available

    Highlights of yesterday's Eagles win over Russia are now available courtesy of our broadcast partners Universal Sports.

  • Sunday, 19. June, 2011
    Finding Mike Palefau

    Finding Mike Palefau

    Recently, USA Rugby announced the sevens squad for the last two World Series stops in London and Edinburgh. This sevens squad press release, combined with the published U.S. national team 2011 Churchill Cup squad officially confirms the return of Mike Palefau to international rugby. What isn’t stated in these two communications is the entire Palefau story.

  • Saturday, 18. June, 2011

    Eagles Defeat Russia in Churchill Cup Bowl Final

    Congratulations to the Eagles who ended their Churchill Cup campaign with a solid 32-25 Bowl Final win over Russia to gain momentum heading to their August fixtures against Canada and Japan.

  • Wednesday, 15. June, 2011

    Statistics - Super 15, Week 17

    There is just a solitary round to go and even the top of the log is creaking. There are some interesting totals, for example how the Bulls' penalty counts have increased with their increased effort to get into the play-offs. 'Ball in Play' time is higher this week as efforts increase.

  • Thursday, 9. June, 2011

    Statistics - Super 15, Week 16

    Increasingly desperation is creeping in as the top sides vie for top places. The ball in play time increased and so did the number of penalties, but not the number of tries. The difference between the Stormers and the Rebels in tries conceded is remarkable.

  • Wednesday, 1. June, 2011

    Canada's Oldest Player Passes Away - Age 102

    This week I read about the passing of the World's Oldest living International rugby player - a Canadian!!

  • Tuesday, 31. May, 2011

    Eagles Prepare For Churchill Cup

    On Sunday the USA Eagles Men's National Team arrived in the UK for the 2011 Churchill Cup, this is not just an end of season international event for the Eagles, its the first steps in their preparation for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in September.

  • Thursday, 26. May, 2011

    Statistics - Super 15, Week 14

    Guess which side has had the fewest sanctions in terms of citings and cards? Which has the most? Which is the most penalties conceded by a team in a Super match this season? Which team was that? It happened this week.