Rugby explained
Read the breakdown: why the next pass matters more than the collision
A viewing guide to tackle contests, support runners and the space a defence has time to protect.
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The Dispatch notebook
Start with a question from your last match. These guides combine plain-language explanation with viewing exercises, so you can compare what you see with the claims made about it.
The Dispatch notebook
Understand the game
Original explainers and viewing tools to use alongside the latest news and videos.
Rugby explained
Was that a good kick? Follow the chase, the catch and the next possession
Why metres alone cannot explain the value of a kick, and what the 50:22 changes for the backfield.
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What a highlights video leaves out—and how to read it fairly
A practical match-watching worksheet for separating the visible evidence from the story around a clip.
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