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Thread: An in-depth look at Argentina's first try against Australia and how teams can think more than one phase ahead from set-pieces. 1)

I certainly didn’t make it up. I’m not claiming I made it cool, but it’s one of my favorite terms and have been using it for a long time. Cool to hear other coaches embracing the “dark places”

Thread: There is pushback on this, as expected, but I've been involved in coaching/team selection for near enough 7 years now and heavily involved, but not responsible, for 4 years previously as well. I can count one two hands the number of times it has been really easy. 1)

If I were advising the UK Prime Minister, I would tell them to make a televised statement to the nation tonight (or very soon) along the following lines: 1. We are in an energy crisis. This crisis is having a dreadful effect on everyone’s finances. And it is going to get worse.

Thread: The Many Ways to Skin the Ball What is the best way to steal the ball at the breakdown in modern rugby? 1)

Thread: Part Two of Rugby Playbooks - More Attack and Some Defence How do we build our rugby playbook and how is defence incorporated in a playbook? Thank you for how many of you liked the first one. I was blown away by how popular it was! 1)

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For me, it's Borthwick head, Big Kev defence, Prendergas from munster attack, and Cockerill scrum. Should do it.

Seen quite a few football coaches setting up coaching WhatsApp groups to share coaching ideas, resources, podcast episodes etc… Would anyone be interested in creating one for rugby? Different coaches at different levels sharing their craft. Who’s in 🙋‍♂️

Great article here from Carrick Blake on how Ospreys beat Montpellier. Features some excellent stats and a win predictor which I love! epcrugby.com/2023/01/12/tac…

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Absolutely loved producing a Match Report along with Feedback for AshfordRFC Head Coach chris dengate Match report contains full stats from the match & suggestions for improvement in performance. Get in touch if you'd like to learn more!

Some superb resources here for all coaches which are England Rugby and player pathway centric. Nonetheless well worth a look to inform and instigate better practice in everyone. linktr.ee/rugbyunionpath…

Good little thread this. 100% agreed there is a clear different between Principles and Systems. If the principle isn’t a permanent feature than it isn’t a principle!