Straight advice for grassroots coaches and rugby parents. No jargon, no theory for the sake of it — just what forty years in the game actually taught me.
Contact has been replaced by tag at the youngest age groups in rugby league. A former professional player on what changed, why, and whether your child is missing out.
Coaching · Getting startedSomebody asked you to take a session and now Saturday is coming. Here is exactly what to do, from a coach who has run a few thousand of them.
Kit · ParentsBoots range from fifteen pounds to over two hundred and nobody explains the difference. Here is what matters, from someone who wore them for a living.
Parents · Choosing a clubThe real differences between the two codes, and why the answer to this question has very little to do with either of them.