Jordan Rugby Sevens – Part Two
In the last article I set out the basic outline of how we intended to approach preparing for the Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy with the Jordan Rugby Sevens team and this time I want to go into the primary areas we focused on during the first month, which were: Fitness Core skills (with the main focus on passing, tackling and decision-making). Improve their rugby knowledge/awareness (using analysis and feedback). Before we could begin...
Jordan Rugby Sevens – Part One
At the time of writing, we’re midway through preparing for the Arab Nations Sevens Cup (ANSC). By we, I mean the Jordanian Rugby Sevens National team, who I’ve been coaching since last January. This is, in fact, my second tournament with the squad. As you may have seen I’ve been posting some small clips on social media of the squad doing drills and small games from our training sessions (one of which is on the...
The Anatomy of a Try – Watson vs New Zealand Provincial Barbarians
Anyone who watched the opening game of the lions tour can’t have failed to be disappointed with the manner in which the Lions limped over the finish line. Opening games of a Lions tour shouldn’t be like this. They should be statements of intent a chance to stand up and show it’s gone up a level. In short if not a perfect performance then one that should be electric and brimming with intensity. Sure there are a fair smattering...
The British and Irish Lions 2017 – The Update
Starting with an apology for the lack of articles over the 6 nations, I would like to get in a quick “movers and shakers” update on my predicted Lions squad. As the primary northern hemisphere competition, the six Nations is as good a barometer as any of judging a players ability at the top level and therefore their performances in said competition gives a good guideline of where they currently are on form. As always starting off up...
The British and Irish Lions 2017 Part Three – The Backs
Having previously looked at squad composition and the likely makeup of the forwards we now turn our attention to the backs. In this article I have put together a composite selection of the backs I believe will go on the plane to New Zealand in June 2017. As before, I would like to state this is what I think we will see not necessarily what I would like to see. Let’s start with the half backs who will be tasked with controlling...
The British and Irish Lions 2017 Part Two – The Forwards
As with all good teams you start up front with the big lads, so following on from my previous article discussing the split of next year’s Lions party, I’m going to take a look at the forwards who I believe will go on the plane. Before starting my list, I would like to again state this is what I think we will see and not necessarily what I would like to see. So to begin the front row: Loosehead When going down to New Zealand many Lions...
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