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Scoring off First Phase
Executing a practiced move off a set-piece can be both effective and rewarding for a coach. Murray Kinsella highlight...
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Murray Kinsella
Irish-based freelance sports journalist
About Murray Kinsella
Murray is a freelance sports journalist based in Ireland. He has a strong interest in the technical aspects of rugby and his league of preference is the Top 14 in France.
Murray Kinsella's latest articles
News & Opinions
Ireland looks on the bright side of life
Murray Kinsella assesses Ireland’s prospects in the forthcoming Autumn internationals
Leadership & Management
The Importance of Motivation
What drives the best players to become better players? How do you motivate individuals in a team sport? And who is re...
Leadership & Management
A Captain’s Role is ever Changing
Motivation, leading from the front or tactical acuity – what do you want from your captain?
News & Opinions
Blanco and Biarritz staring into the void
With their ageing stars and inability to invest in the squad, Biarritz look to be swimming against the tide to avoid ...
News & Opinions
The 'chop tackle' as perfected by Dan Lydiate
What exactly makes Lydiate such a good defender? The fact that Paul O’Connell admitted to asking the 25-year-old to d...
News & Opinions
Is Total Rugby a Dream or an Achievable Goal?
Watching the first four rounds of the Top 14 in France, I have been continually frustrated by the number of try-scori...
News & Opinions
Why a good kick-off can be the difference between winning and losing
Murray Kinsella looks at how the All Blacks effective ‘restart strategy’ frequently gives them the ability to change ...
