Posts by Tim James

The issue of helmets and headgear in rugby has come under the spotlight a lot recently due to the growing number of reports of former players developing serious conditions linked to repeated...

There are many types of tackle in rugby union and it is important that the techniques are performed correctly in order to effectively stop the ball carrier but also to prevent injury. There are three...

Another facet of our great game is the charge down. A very simple tactic to pursue which can be a real game changer as they often lead to a try scoring opportunity and a loss in confidence of the...

During my thirty year playing career I have worn shin pads on and off for different reasons, often related to the position I was playing, weather conditions or my mindset at the time.  Shin...

If I had turned up to a rugby match wearing gloves as a youngster in the 80s I would have been carried off to the nearest football pitch, but, since they were popularised by England's world cup...

‘Cups’ are usually called ‘boxes’, or ‘groin guards' in Europe and are usually a simple firm plastic cover that is designed to protect a rugby player’s most vulnerable parts.  In...