The Shifting Sands of the Rugby Spectrum
An aging rugger's view on finding purpose beyond the pitch
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A conversational hub for grassroots rugby where Bottom of the Ruck shares quick-hit insights, ideas, and community-driven discussions to keep the game connected, authentic, and firmly rooted in Clubland.
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Want to Grow Your Membership Numbers?
Start with retaining the members that you already have.
Celebrating One Year
Reflecting on one year at the Bottom of the Ruck
Now Isn't the Time to Rest
Avoiding Recruiting Complacency During the Rugby Off-Season
Monday Morning Ruck
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Leadership Paradox in a Club Rugby Setting
Yesterday, I spent seven hours aerating rugby pitches and followed that with four hours of additional work this morning at our facility, so I may be writing this in some sort of fever dream swirl of fatigue and hunger.
Monday Morning Ruck
May 11, 2026
What Purgatory is This?
The odd position between returning from a rugby tour and going back to work
Finding True North
"True North" figuratively refers to an individual's or organization's internal, fixed compass.
Monday Morning Ruck
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