Rugby World — Pro Insight RSS



Ben Pegna: How to produce quick ball in contact

Ben Pegna, a freelance technical adviser, explains a step-by-step route to breakdown nirvanaMaking contact: Rebels' Colby Fainga'a is tackled by the Waratahs. Photo: Getty ImagesBen Pegna, a freelance technical adviser, explains a step-by-step route to breakdown nirvana

Continue reading



Beauden Barrett: How to mix your kicks

All Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett, the World Rugby Player of the Year, explains the different kicks he employsHead up: Beauden Barrett looks to find space with a kick against Australia. Photo: Getty ImagesAll Blacks fly-half Beauden Barrett, the World Rugby Player of the Year, explains the different kicks he employs

Continue reading



Simon Hardy: How to throw into a lineout

Simon Hardy, one of the world’s top throwing specialists, explains the hooker’s chief craftEngland hooker Jamie George throws in during England training. Photo: Getty ImagesSimon Hardy, one of the world’s top throwing specialists, explains the hooker’s chief craft

Continue reading



Ben Youngs: How to throw a dummy

Leicester and England scrum-half Ben Youngs explains how to fool opponents with sleight of handDummy time: Ben Youngs cuts through the Australia defence to score a try. Photo: Getty ImagesLeicester and England scrum-half Ben Youngs explains how to fool opponents with sleight of hand

Continue reading



Sam Vesty: How to use two ball-players

Worcester’s backs coach Sam Vesty explains the merits of picking a second playmaker at 12Double act: Owen Farrell and George Ford in England training. Photo: Getty ImagesWorcester’s backs coach Sam Vesty explains the merits of picking a second playmaker at 12

Continue reading