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ICoachGirls Part 2: Body confidence and the voice of the girl
ICoachGirls is a project that aims to promote and increase physical activity and sport in primary school girls. Find out more from coach and research Dr…
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Jess Bunyard
Why female rugby boots matter
In a recent podcast, I chatted to CEO of IDA Sports Laura Youngson. Here's an extract on the differences between male and female boots.
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Jess Bunyard
ICoachGirls Part 1: Best practice and female coaches
ICoachGirls is a project that aims to promote and increase physical activity and sport in primary school girls. Find out more from coach and research Dr…
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Jess Bunyard
Play is purposeful practice
Richard Cheetham MBE is a Senior Fellow in Sports Coaching and has worked in coach development, rugby and cycling. He explains why play is crucial for…
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Jess Bunyard
Power and biases: a male grassroots coach shares their story
The first of a new series with anonymous contributors. A grassroots male coach speaks about their experiences of power and bias within rugby.
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Breast health, pain and injury within rugby
Kilian Bibby is currently undertaking a PhD with Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance. Kilian explains some of his work exploring breast health within rugby…
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Challenging perceptions to break down barriers
In a recent podcast, I chatted to Sheffield Eagles Rugby Development Manager Andrea Dobson. Here's an extract on building inclusivity and challenging…
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Why you should use dice at your next session
A dice can create some decision-making moments, just like a match does. Here's how to use it in a game and how to use it for contact skills from former…
Menstrual health, knowing your cycle and tips for coaches
Dr. Laura Forrest is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science. She explains the menstrual cycle, how to know what's normal for you and what's…
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Session design with Lou Meadows
Lou Meadows is the Red Roses Attack Coach. I recently spoke to her in the latest Challenging the Game podcast episode. Lou and I discuss session design…
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PvP Game
Try this game at training to give players mini competitions within a larger game
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End2End: A rugby relay endurance event for charity
Lexi Chambers has recently completed an amazing endurance event for charity. Find out more including why she used an everyday wheelchair and her next…
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