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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

Lam's Connacht thrives in Pro12

Connacht have racked up three wins from three in the Guinness Pro12 so far this season, with their defensive strength having played a major role in that positive start.

Murray Kinsella analyses Connacht’s stunning 10-9 win over Leinster.

France 2014: Women's Rugby comes of age

The Women’s Rugby World Cup has been a remarkable success, and things have never looked better for the women’s game. France 2014 has seen marked improvements from a number of different countries, in skills, physicality, and athleticism, as well as huge growth in spectator numbers.

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Brave attacking style powers Ireland past NZ

Murray Kinsella wraps up his analysis of the stunning Irish women’s victory over New Zealand at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, with a focus on the Irish team’s attacking play.

Irish defence and conditioning stun New Zealand

Murray Kinsella begins a look at how the Ireland women’s team pulled off one of the finest results in the history of the game on Tuesday, as they beat a highly-fancied New Zealand 17-14. In this article Murray focuses on the Irish team’s fantastic conditioning and defensive effort.

Breaking down the Brumbies' breakdown tactics

ACT Brumbies’ Director of Rugby, Laurie Fisher’s influence over the last three seasons has been clear in the Brumbies’ breakdown work, where the Australians excelled last weekend against the Chiefs. Murray Kinsella shows how Fisher’s influence contributed to the Brumbies’ success.

All Blacks give England a lesson in set-piece attack (part 2)

Set-piece attack offers teams a wonderful chance to create try-scoring chances. Murray Kinsella continues his analysis of New Zealand’s lineout attacks against England.

All Blacks give England a lesson in set-piece attack (part 1)

Set-piece attack offers teams a wonderful chance to create try-scoring chances. Murray Kinsella looks closely at the All Blacks’ devastating lineout attacks.

Le Roux, the complete fullback?

Springbok fullback Willie le Roux dominated last weekend’s Test against Wales, Murray Kinsella examines the aspects of play that contributed to his superb performance.

Ireland's line-out perfection (part 2)

Murray Kinsella continues an analysis of Ireland’s excellence in the line out, looking at attacking options, competing on Argentina’s ball and the maul.

Ireland's line-out perfection (part 1)

Murray Kinsella examines the hugely positive effect Ireland forwards coach, John Plumtree, has had on the team’s line-out.