Following my webinar with Spencer Williams, who is the rugby professional at Culford School, here is the recording and the slides.
I learned a lot about how to work on scrummaging without a scrum machine, and not having the luxury of 8 v 8. We looked at some of the common problems players (and coaches) face.
There will be a key takeaway article to follow, but in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us about how to coach this crucial area of the game.
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