Professor Allyson Pollock's recent demands to ban tackling in schools sparked fierce debate and a robust defence from the rugby community Competition: Kids thrive from the physical nature of rugbyThe now annual rallying call by Professor Allyson Pollock to ban tackling in schools reared its divisive head again this …Continue reading »
There have been a glut of big name signings for the 2017-18 season across all three domestic leagues and RW pulls out the moves that will make a huge difference next seasonOn the move: George Ford is heading back to Welford RoadBy Alex Shaw The announcement of new signings for the 2017-18 season is an almost daily occurrence in the northern …Continue reading »
Sonja McLaughlan has had a long and distinguished career as a rugby reporter for the BBC and she hands down some tips for aspiring journalists...Ready for action: Sonja McLaughlan is ready to report for Europe's rugby hotbedsThe Forward Pass Podcast – Sonja McLaughlan Welcome to The Forward Pass, a series of conversations with leading rugby union …Continue reading »
Directors of rugby around the Premiership are confused about the incoming tackle laws and how they are going to be refereedTackle lottery: New tackle laws are seeing a rash of cards being brandishedRichard Cockerill, the director of rugby at Leicester, has been around the block a bit, and most things that rugby …Continue reading »
Tips from making it as a radio broadcaster from former Scotland scrum-half and now legendary BBC Radio commentator, Ian RobertsonAt the workplace: Robertson prepares to commentate on England v Wales in the Six NationsBy Graham Jenkins The Forward Pass Podcast – Ian Robertson Welcome to The Forward Pass, a series of conversations with …Continue reading »
