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The quest for confidenceGraham Jenkins looks at how the the elite game and its grassroots counterpart share not only a thirst for knowledge and a competitive edge from within the game but also from other sports.
World Rugby attempts to clarify key lawsLeading Irish rugby writer, Murray Kinsella looks at World Rugby’s recent moves to clarify a number of laws in May and their effect in the lead up to and during the Rugby World Cup.
Is honesty the best policyGraham Jenkins considers comments made this week by leading referees Nigel Owens and Glen Jackson around the reality of referees making mistakes in matches.
Breakdown battle pivotal in quest for BledisloeMurray Kinsella reviews last week’s titanic breakdown battle and how it will be crucial again for this week’s Bledisloe Cup decider.
How to beat the All BlacksGraham Jenkins reviews whether the Wallabies winning performance in last weekend’s Rugby Championship match against the All Blacks is a recipe for beating the All Blacks or a one off.
The Clash of the 'Jackals'Ahead of this weekend’s Rugby Championship final between the All Black’s and Wallabies, Murray Kinsella takes an in depth look at two of the games greatest flankers, past or present, Richie McCaw and David Pocock, going head to head again.
Brodie Retallick a complete rugby playerMurray Kinsella looks at what makes Brodie Retallick, 2014 World Player of the Year the complete player and how he is continuing to improve.
Prove WhyGraham Jenkins reviews in his words a breathless encounter that was the Super XV final and the Highlanders quest for respect and recognition.
Hurricanes counter Pocock at the breakdownThis week Murray looks at the breakdown battle between Brumbies David Pocock and the Hurricanes forwards during the Super 15 Semi final.
SUPER RUGBY finals start with Highlanders hosting two-time champions the ChiefsThis week Murray takes an in depth look at the Highlanders chances of topping the two time champion Chiefs. The Highlanders potent backline force comes under Murray’s expert analysis.
