Catching the Ball

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Director of men's rugby at Virginia Tech Andy Richards shares some tips on the fundamental skill of catching the ball because believe it or not, not every player knows how to do it properly.

What They can Learn From Us

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This week director of men's rugby at Virginia Tech Andy Richards blows the whistle on FIFA and suggests soccer should take a leaf out of rugby's book.

Importance of Foot Work

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Coach Andy Richards takes this opportunity to review the importance of foot work and how it can make a difference.

Player Welfare

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This week Coach Andy Richards looks at the issue of player welfare and how it applies nowadays with players being asked to play more than ever before.

Cherry-Picking the Best: Part 2

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In Part 2 of his series on utilizing good ideas that are proven, Coach Andy Richards takes a gander at best practices off the field that benefit coaches and administrators.

Cherry-Picking the Best: Part 1

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This week, Coach Andy Richards outlines the benefits of cherry-picking the best practices from all resources at one's disposal.

What Are Your Players On?

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In this column, Coach Andy Richards examines the need to make players aware of the dangers of PEDs.

Day of the Jackler

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In this column, Coach Andy Richards takes a peek at the much talked about tackle law.

Guinness Premiership Boring

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In this column, Coach Andy Richards follows up on a discussion about whether rugby is a tad boring at the moment.

Unopposed Rugby: Yes or No?

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In this editorial, Coach Andy Richards explores the usefulness of unopposed rugby as a practice tool.

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