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Iron Rugby is a High Contact Rugby Playing Style that will specifically benefit teams of black players, small players and teams with diverse sizes of players. Many of the ideas presented here are based on Gridiron Football. This Rugby system is openly biased to Defense.

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[edit] Offense What is Smashmouth Football? The Eggshell Scrum	[edit] Offense The One LeggedLineout Lift The Scoop Block	[edit] Offense Misdirection

Players

What to do with a Weak Tighthead
Blackballed - Why Blacks don't cut it in the IRB
Why Blacks don't cut it in South African Rugby

Head up and Hit

The Hitting Position
Blocks
Rucks

Forwards

This section is maintained by Dali Ndebele
Lineout

Mental Coaching

Mental toughness

Defense

The Great Defense Opportunity
The Defensive Formation
Tackling can be taught
Keeping the eyes Open
Diving
The Break Down
Breakdown Drills
Goal Line Defense
Hitting the Heavy Bag
Sports Ready Position
3 Point Stance
What is a linebacker? Linebacker Stance
Training the 3 Point Defensive Stance

Set Pieces

Facing a 5 meter tap penalty
The 5 meter lineout
Punt

Training Equipment

Helmets and Pads
Tackling Bags
Rope Drills
Weight Training

Conditioning

Players Contract Requirements
Preseason

Conditioning by Nick Tatalias
Chopping
Fast Feet
Aerobic training
One Rep Max 1RM
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