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...
Posts by Tim James
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...
Looking back on my 'career' in rugby there were two sorts of players. Those that actively went out seeking contact and those that avoided it at all cost. Love it or hate it, contact skills play a...