Ewen McKenzie
Rugby
'Mucks' killing the ball and the game
Ewen McKenzie Former Wallabies centre Andrew Slack asked me about the offside situation in our game and how he had observed that there was an issue in this space at this time.
Rugby
Quitting the Reds and chasing the Wallabies job - it's all about the timing
Ewen McKenzie We're two days on and what does the rugby landscape in Australia look like? Much the same as it was before. Everyone is still coaching and trying to get their teams into the best position for success.
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It's question time but the answers could be a way off
Ewen McKenzie We are three rounds into the competition, which means we've hit the time of the season where questions are asked of everyone and everything. Nothing is immune to scrutiny.
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Dealing with disrupted preparations a tough balancing act
Ewen McKenzie The Super Rugby competition returns after its first mid-season hibernation and its impact remains to be seen.
No surprise to me that Beale is a trump at No.10
Ewen McKenzie It's always interesting to note what the perception is and what is written in the public domain. More often than not there is such haste and enthusiasm to announce the next big thing that sometimes...
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Referees must get penalty ratio right in defence and attack to promote attractive rugby and reward adventure
Ewen McKenzie When you become the first team to hold the Crusaders tryless in Christchurch since 2000, it is difficult to understand why the statistic did not come with a memorable win.
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Tough calls need to be made, on or off the phone
Ewen McKenzie Only a week ago I was having my umpteenth meeting with Will Genia and/or his manager trying to sort out our negotiations.
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Queensland coaching move doesn't mean it's all change at the Reds
Ewen McKenzie There has been a lot of speculation about the Queensland Reds coaching structure for next year and beyond, so it would be remiss of me not to at least clarify a few key points.
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Officials need to play their cards right to end cynical play
Ewen McKenzie As a coach it's hard not to go back and analyse key moments of a match which influence the overall outcome or rhythm of a game.
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Early results no easy feat
Ewen McKenzie Getting results at the front end of the season is always a complicated process. That we’re enjoying our best start to a Super Rugby campaign since 1999 by winning our opening two games proves just...
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Reds will handle both the truth and perceptions
Ewen McKenzie The power of perception in rugby is massive. It's so powerful that as a coach you need to deal with perception as if it is reality.
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What I've learned about grand finals
Ewen McKenzie Many people subscribe to the theory that you must lose a final before you can win one. I am not one of those people.
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The smart money is not on fast money in rugby
Ewen McKenzie Professional rugby player movement decisions always bring to the spotlight the debate about club loyalty and the rights of players to do the best by themselves financially.
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Forget Quade for a minute - here's to the unsung heroes
Ewen McKenzie Stars like Quade Cooper get all the attention - it's time to dip our lids to the unsung heroes that every team needs.
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Winning is imperative but it's not everything
Ewen McKenzie Winning is definitely an important part of elite sport but capturing the hearts and minds of the next generation of players and fans is critical.
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Union can get its kicks from league
Ewen McKenzie There is always discussion around the volume of kicking in the Super Rugby competition. On the surface, most people equate more kicking with the game being less interesting.
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Times change, but Republic always alluring
Ewen McKenzie Having just arrived in South Africa with the Reds, the flight over here gave me the opportunity to reflect on 19 years of visiting the Republic and how times have changed.
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Crouch, touch, pause... audience disengaged
Ewen McKenzie Unlocking the scrum collapse has been a topic I have been avoiding due to the technical complexities of the task.
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Bigger picture can consume head coaches
Ewen McKenzie It is not automatic that a good player makes a good coach. Nor does a good coach have to have been a standout player.
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New finals system not so Super
Ewen McKenzie Welcome to Super Rugby - conference style. We are sounding a little bit more American as the years pass but there is no doubt rugby has borrowed from the best in producing the latest international...
