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You know those plays that don’t go so well? A missed pass or an ill-timed knock-on? They are all here for you to enjoy, plus some of the best plays of the tournament…thanks to the Men’s Rugby World Cup of 2011 & RugbyDump: Wendy YoungEditor of Your Scrumhalf Connection. Passionate Rugger since 2001.Website – More [...]

The IRB’s press release detailing the “Route to Paris” for the 2014 WRWC was issued yesterday, and appears on YSC. However, as is the way press releases, they require careful reading – and tend to emphasise the positive a bit. So let’s take a close look at what will happen between now and 2014. First… How will [...]

from IRB.com: With fewer set pieces, a substantial reduction in kicks from hand and many more passes, Rugby World Cup 2011 saw a renewed emphasis on running Rugby. This is highlighted in the IRB Game Analysis Unit s comprehensive statistical report which details all the trends from Rugby s showcase event and takes a closer [...]

from rwcwomens.com: Expanded process reflects growth of the Game Qualification builds on record-breaking success of 2010 Women’s Rugby World Cup to continue to drive development of the Women’s Game The road to Women’s Rugby World Cup 2014 in France will begin with this year’s RBS Women’s 6 Nations, kicking off an expanded qualification process that [...]

from Scrumqueens: The year following the Women’s Rugby World Cup is normally fairly quiet as teams regroup and rebuild, and this year has been no different. Just 54 test matches were played in 2011, making it the quietest year for women’s test rugby since 2005. However, fears that the lure of Olympic rugby would mean [...]

from Rugby Wrapup: A perennial Team USA Eagle, Phaidra Knight is one of the most recognized names in women’s rugby. Today, she chats with Eagle Kristen “Ham”or “Brother” Zdancewicz. PK: Brother, I am happy you agreed to this interview. I feel like I have known you for most of your rugby career, so this is [...]

from SARU: A group of 25 women rugby players have been invited by national coach Denver Wannies to an off-season training camp in Port Elizabeth next week as they keep up preparations in advance of the 2012 season. The camp will run from 12-14 December and Wannies has decided to add eight players to his [...]

Re-posted from Rugby Wrapup: A perennial Team USA Eagle, Phaidra Knight is one of the most recognized names in women’s rugby. Today, she chats with fellow Eagle & New York Rugby Club mate,Vanesha McGee. PK: V, I am happy to talk to you today and thanks for taking the time. V: Well, when you “ask” [...]