Game Patterns
The Myth That Every Rugby Phase Should Go Forward
Rugby phases need not gain ground every time. Learn how to judge possession, support, and defensive shape so the next…
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Game Patterns
Follow phases, space and the decisions that turn one moment into the next.
Our view of the game
The game rewards a closer look
Rugby is easier to follow when its language and patterns are made clear. We explain the details without losing sight of the people and club traditions that give the game its feel.