The Southern Hemisphere have lead the way with continuity skills. The Super 14 matches are characterised by free flowing rugby. Play doesn't shift through phases - each phase is often a long time from the other, compared to Northern Hemisphere rugby.
The All Black side have marked their dominance of world rugby through their ability to breakdown the opposition defence by off loading before or out of the tackle and is something you should try to build into your team's game!
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
Tacklers are aiming lower, so carriers who dip late put heads at risk. Teach footwork, a strong early body height and leg drive to win the collision safely.
The hooker's brake foot moved from trial into full law in July 2026. Here is how to coach it so your front row stays stable, legal and safe.
Your players can pass beautifully in a warm-up grid. Then a defender closes, their lungs are burning, and the ball goes to ground. Here is how to build catch-pass skills that hold up when it matters.