As the importance grows during the Aviva Premiership, getting a specialist into the team like Phil gives the players so much confidence. Phil is one of the best in his field and comes with a very good reputation.” Legendary former Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield has played down suggestions he could one day follow Shaun Edwards and Andy Farrell by coaching rugby union at international level. Sinfield is proving a resounding success in the 15-a-side code after quitting as director of rugby at Headingley in the summer of 2021 to become defence coach at Leicester Tigers. You’ve also got to know yourself; how you react to pressure; how you react if the defence doesn’t work well or how you react to players that are a bit difficult and you’ve got to be able to control your own feelings,” Larder explains. “You’re not necessarily always smiling, but making sure there’s always a positive aura about you.” Gatland: 'Wiganers are a bit mad'

The set-up here is one that has improved me as a person and I’ve loved being here. I’ve really enjoyed working with a wonderful group of players.” The Lancastrian still lives in his native Oldham, as he did during his playing career at Leeds, but has overnight stays in Leicester during the week. Sinfield explained: “Everyone in Oldham treats me like they did when I was a kid. Previously a physical education teacher and national coaching director of the Rugby Football League, Larder was one of the first defence coaches in professional rugby union, and is considered a pioneer in applying rugby league expertise to the defensive side of rugby union. England forwards were still following the ball, instead of dropping into channels and covering the width of the pitch, when they played New Zealand at Old Trafford – with obvious consequences. He first coached in Rugby League, becoming Head Coach for Widnes Vikings, Keighley Cougars and Sheffield Eagles. Larder coached both England rugby league team at the 1995 World Cup and Great Britain and Ireland on the 1996 tour of New Zealand.Dave has been an experienced international referee with 29 test matches under his belt before retiring in 2004. He refereed in two world cups and is the only ref to have taken charge of two Heineken Cup Finals. He now works as a Referee Development Officer for the IRU. His experience and advice will be invaluable for the tourists in New Zealand. Larder later coached Widnes from 1992 to 1993, Keighley from 1994 to 1996 and Sheffield Eagles in 1997. [5] He was assistant coach to Mal Reilly on the 1988 Great Britain Lions tour, when the Lions won the third test in Sydney, their first test win over Australia since the second test of the 1978 Kangaroo Tour, and remained Great Britain's assistant coach until the end of 1994. My job is not only to help the Warriors cement a place in the Premiership but help to inspire them to become one of the leading rugby clubs in England. “

Previous documentaries have captured Andy Farrell in full flight, imploring an audience of British and Irish Lions to “ destroy and enjoy”. Netflix will want a piece of that action, and should have plenty of opportunity. Murphy (690) and Elliott (649) have already received theirs at an Oldham game last season, but Larder (705) hasn’t had his yet and the plan is to invite him to the Vestacare Stadium in 2023 for purposes of certificate distribution, but also to recall the ‘Murphy, Eliott, Larder’ days with a picture of the trio together again. And so was born the guard system in union, with Larder, starting employment with England the following Monday, able to implement this and many other new practices in a coaching revolution. James first became involved with the Scottish national team as physio on the 1991 tour to Canada beginning a long association with Rugby Union and the Lions seeing him follow successive tours ever since. His experience will undoubtedly be welcomed by the other members of the medical party on tour.Larder, who coached England at the 1995 World Cup and then took charge of Great Britain for the 1996 tour to New Zealand, will work alongside the club’s existing coaches, Rhys Lovegrove and Paul Royston.

That’s what makes Kev such a good defence coach, he’s so inspiring. He motivates us so much and he’s the sort of bloke you don’t want to let down. That’s testament to him as a bloke. When you go out there, part of it is you do it for him. You don’t want to see a guy like that, who puts his heart and soul into us in his work with his defence, feel let down.”

I thought we went to France too early. The players were hanging about the hotel and the atmosphere was poor. A couple of them went down with illnesses but it was an awful performance. I just walked into the dressing room after the match and felt that something drastic had to be done and told Robbo, in front of all the coaches, that we needed a shake-up, first the management and coaches and then the players.

Larder taught at Saddleworth School for 16 years, becoming Head of Physical Education before leaving in 1982. I had always asked my players to look in the mirror and to analyse their own performances before coming into the review session, so I also looked at my own coaching performance. He also coached GB on their 1996 tour of Fiji, PNG and New Zealand before joining England RU as Clive Woodward’s defence coach in 1997.Former Great Britain coach Phil Larder is returning to rugby league with Keighley at the age of 74. Lions Record: Playing 1989, Coaching 2001. The 1989 tour to Australia saw Robinson play 6 matches but no tests on the tour. He did manage to score two tries on the tour. Robinson also played in the unofficial test match against France in Paris in 1989. Andy Robinson also toured with the 2001 Lions as Assistant Coach to Graham Henry. Look at the way they create numbers against defences that are well organised. That’s what rugby league players have to do every day. He’s really driving things forward in terms of a new approach and style.” I’ve heard Kev speak before,” Genge says. “But after the first meeting here, boys were coming out whispering: ‘F------ hell… the way Kev speaks’. He has that impact on everyone. He’s an impressive bloke.”