Author Archives: Josh Rubin

Coaching opportunities in the Super Rugby Final [NO SPOILERS!]

By Josh Rubin | Published: August 4, 2012

Good morning everyone! It’s 9 AM here in South Africa, and the country has been buzzing all week about the Super Rugby final. Everyone expects SBW to make some incredible offloads, Bismarck du Plessis and his brother Jannie to do hard work at the breakdown, and for Aaron Cruden and Freddy Michalak to be their […]

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Weekly Rugby Commons II: What’s the use of touch rugby?

By Josh Rubin | Published: July 27, 2012

Welcome to the second edition of the Weekly Rugby Commons! Our question for the week is a vexing one, and one that many teams contend with. Touch rugby is an activity in which teams and players around the world engage. Some teams prefer one touch, others five (with the option of a kick on the fifth), […]

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Weekly Rugby Commons I: Should domestic competitive advantage be a priority in US rugby?

By Josh Rubin | Published: July 19, 2012

Because the stated purpose of this site is to provide a common space for passionate American rugby players, coaches, and supporters to discuss the future of the game in this country, we wanted to make sure to offer a weekly open thread based on a question of wide relevance and interest. We encourage all comers […]

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What will be American about how Americans play rugby?

By Josh Rubin | Published: July 2, 2012

My colleagues Matt and Eric have already written really amazing pieces, full of both optimism and healthy doses of realism, and it’s daunting to think that I’m going next. I hope that I will be able to contribute a perspective that is both unique and provocative in its own way. That said, I want to […]

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