Back in earnest tomorrow evening, in the meantime here’s a bunch of good articles from around the web worth checking out.
Lam’s Infectious Energy Setting The Tone by Murray Kinsella
Nice piece on Pat Lam’s impact on Connacht, who beat Leinster this past weekend.
A Law Unto Itself by Scotty Stevenson
The perils and demands of a modern rugby referee.
Ross MacMillan Opens Up by Tom Vickers
Nice insight into the life of Northampton’s reserve hooker.
Focus Tips For Rugby Place Kicking by Stuart Lierich
Want to be a better kicker? Or kicking coach? Don’t skip this page.
The Best That Never Was by Tom Hamilton
Great read about the legendary Rupeni Caucau, elusive on and off the field.
Burgers And Alcohol by Dan Palmer
The missing link for fixing scrums?
A Revolutionary With A Love For Rugby by Iain Payten
Che was a rugby player? Who knew?
Making A World Cup Bid At Tighthead by Nick Cain
The struggles of Newcastle’s rising star Kieran Brookes as he aims for England glory.
My Battle With Concussion by Steve Deane
Worrying piece on the head trauma suffered by Shontayne Hape.
Rugby World Cup 2015 Team Talk by Charles Dance
Tywin Lannister meets Jebb Sinclair.