Picture: Gordon Arons/Gallo Images Bulls director of rugby Jake White ... going to go into the mud… I will have a heavy pack which might help us,” White said. “Our scrum is statistically ...

World Rugby has defended its decision to overhaul scrum laws despite a backlash over the changes. Alan Gilpin, World Rugby’s chief executive, has responded to criticism of the decision to remove ...

IT takes 16 beefy rugby players, patience and a whole lot of power - but the scrum is what makes rugby union truly unique. Because the ball is largely hidden once it enters the scrum, armchair ...

The team that wins the scrum can then pass the ball out to their backs to continue the attack. Scrums are a crucial part of rugby, testing both the physical strength and strategic planning of a team.

Donal Lenihan feels the scrum in rugby union is in need of a major rehaul, adding that it's function as an attacking weapon in the game is no longer being utilised. Speaking on RTÉ Sport's ...

And thus, the war on the scrum continues, and it is by any estimation a struggle for the very soul of rugby union. No phase of play in the code exemplifies rugby’s values and mythos more than ...

As a collision sport, rugby union has a relatively high overall injury incidence, with most injuries being associated with contact events. Historically, the set scrum has been a focus of the sports ...

Rugby fans will have a new programme to enjoy as they get ready for the kick-off of the United Rugby Championship (URC) 2024-25 season. Scrum V: The Warm Up will begin on BBC Two Wales, BBC ...

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