coaches on the sidelines

[loosehead3]

is it allowed?the only ones i see on the sidelines are the french coaches.

 

[SelimNiai]

As far as I know there is no rule against it but rugby coaches tend to prefer high ground as it gives a better vantage point to see things like defensive lines and where attacking runners come from.

 

[TRF_Cymro]

Tthere are meant to be technical areas / sub areas where coaches can be pitchside. In the WRU leagues this is the case.

 

[j'nuh]

Nigel Davies stands on the touchline at Gloucester. It's a lot to do with preference and there's advantages to both. Being on the touchline gets you closer to your players, you can communicate with your players easier etc. From in the stands, you're closer to your analysts (not so important because you can use a radio), but you also might get a better view.

 

[Draggs]

I always remember Depardieu wandering the touchlines with his head ring on, looking lost and confused, much like his players.