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VIDEO MASTERCLASSES

Josh Lewsey's catching tips
Josh Lewsey on how to catch the high ball

Lewis Moody's tackling masterclass
England flanker Lewis Moody gives his tips on how to tackle effectively.

Guscott and Moore's training tips: Evasion
Former England rugby stars Jeremy Guscott and Brian Moore take you through the skills of evasion.

Guscott and Moore's training tips: Passing
Former England rugby stars Jeremy Guscott and Brian Moore take you through some passing drills.

Guscott and Moore's training tips: Tackling
Former England rugby stars Jeremy Guscott and Brian Moore take you through the skills of tackling.

Guscott and Moore's training tips: Kicking
Former England rugby stars Jeremy Guscott and Brian Moore take you through some kicking drills.

Rugby laws explained: The scrum
Jeremy Guscott and Brian Moore explain some of the more complex laws of rugby union.


RUGBY SKILLS

Catching
The basic catch is a skill which every rugby player needs to master.

Passing
Master the basic technique and make accurate passes..

Kicking
A good place kicker can be the difference between winning and losing a match.

Tackling
The side tackle is an effective way to put your opponents on their backsides.

Evasion
How to fool a defender with a fake pass.



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