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# cross-pollination

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Ulster turn to GAA, virtual reality and the NFL for marginal gains

Head coach Neil Doak has an open mind when it comes to making his team better.

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Apr 16th 2015, 6:30 AM

cross-pollination

Women's rugby stars specialise late, but more young athletes benefit every sport

New Zealander Tania Rosser was destined to play rugby, but she put time in in other codes too.

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Mar 29th 2015, 6:30 PM

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Oi, ref! 5 ways to improve refereeing by learning from other codes

Challenge flags, personal fouls and citing could work across a range of sports, argues Steven O’Rourke.

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Nov 18th 2012, 7:30 AM