Mental Preparation I played New Zealand many times. I lost to New Zealand many times. I came close to beating New Zealand several times. But I didn’t. Looking back we lost those close games in the mind. There were games when I don’t believe that every member of our squad genuinely thought we would win. […]
I was still at school when I first represented Strathendrick men’s team. At no point was I made to do any awkward initiation. A few years later, joining Watsonians, the initiation was to join the senior members of the team at the back of the bus for some cheese and wine. Granted it was a […]
Photo courtesy of Craig Watson Photography Room for Improvement “We’re always going to strive to be better…” “We can be a hell of a lot better…” “From a coaching point of view I know we can do a lot better…” Three different quotes after the three matches in the Guinness Pro14 from Glasgow Warriors Head […]
Both Glasgow and Edinburgh racked up away wins in Round One of the new Guinness Pro 14 rugby season. That wasn’t the only thing they had in common. Defence wins the day. Both victories were based on a robust defensive effort. Firstly let’s look at Edinburgh. Improved defence is no surprise for me. It’s an […]
Congratulations to Saracens. The 4th team to retain the European Cup. 2 games away from a “Double Double” of European Cup and Aviva Premiership triumphs in consecutive seasons. There are few teams in Europe that come close to them on the rugby pitch. And there are few teams that come close off the field. Saracens […]