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# scrums

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# On The Clock
Speeding up the scrums a key future focus for World Rugby
The recent Scotland v France clash highlighted the frustration for many fans.
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Mar 18th 2020, 4:34 PM
# Player Welfare
Best offers input as World Rugby outlaws dangerous 'axial loading' in scrums
The governing body has announced an amendment to its law book.
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Jul 15th 2019, 2:54 PM
# Poll
Poll: Should tackling be banned in schools?
What do you think? Is rugby too dangerous for children and young people?
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Sep 30th 2017, 10:30 AM
# spinal injuries
Pressure mounts on rugby chiefs as academics call for school scrums to be banned
A leading expert says young people are at greater risk of concussion and brain injury.
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Sep 30th 2017, 9:15 AM
# Biltong and the Beast
'They keep biltong in the fridges instead of vegetables, which is brilliant'
Ireland tighthead Mike Ross knows he faces a big scrum battle on Saturday.
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Jun 9th 2016, 8:56 PM
# review process
'We've got to the stage where you can substitute half the team'
Anthony Foley would like to see altered scrums, only five subs and the re-introduction of rucking in rugby.
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Apr 16th 2015, 1:27 PM
# Scrum time
Twitter pics, illegal angles and BJ Botha's problems with Wayne Barnes
The Munster tighthead found himself in a spot of bother at the scrum against Clermont last weekend.
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Dec 11th 2014, 1:27 PM
# marginal gains
Visualisation and video analysis powering McGrath in Ireland's set-pieces
Ireland’s forwards get limited time on the pitch to work on their scrums and mauls.
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Nov 19th 2014, 6:30 AM
# scrums
We'll learn a hell of a lot being in the cauldron of Argentina - Greg Feek
Ireland’s scrum coach is happy with the progress made this season, but recognises that more growth is required.
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May 21st 2014, 7:30 AM
# Analysis
Super Rugby shows the way in clinical attacking from scrum platform
Using videos and GIFs of some of last weekend’s Super Rugby action, we look at some strong examples.
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May 8th 2014, 8:30 AM
# rule change
You won't be hearing the 'yes, nine' call in this weekend's Heineken Cup
The IRB has made a greatly welcome alteration to the scrum-related protocol.
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Jan 8th 2014, 9:55 AM
# prop life
Cian Healy is a nightmare to scrummage against - Mike Ross
The Ireland international tight head prop gives an insight into how the law changes at scrum time have impacted.
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Oct 24th 2013, 7:30 AM
# Church
'I knew Martin Moore was going to have an impact' - Cian Healy
The Ireland international claims to be unsurprised by his 22-year-old teammate’s development.
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Oct 23rd 2013, 7:00 AM
# prop life
Archer ready for forward battle with strong Leinster pack
The Munster tight head knows how important the set piece contest will be at Thomond Park on Saturday.
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Oct 3rd 2013, 3:31 PM
# scrums
Feek calls for calm over new scrum rules
Leinster’s coach says that the updated laws will take time to be perfected.
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Sep 17th 2013, 5:34 PM
# pro 12
Inter-pro: 3 key battles to decide Leinster v Connacht
Joe Schmidt’s men will be keen to avenge a 34-6 defeat earlier in the season and end a losing run.
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Dec 29th 2012, 2:59 PM
# i spy
RefCam introduction to give rugby fan a ref's eye view of the action
Footage from the new camera will be featured in Sky’s coverage of Newcastle Falcons v London Scottish this weekend.
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Dec 19th 2012, 11:47 AM