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Eddie Jones Interview with Graham Jenkins on Japanese Rugby Part 1
In the first part of an exclusive interview, Eddie Jones tells Graham Jenkins how he turned traditional rugby lightwe...
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Attack, Attack and More Attack
The notion of the contest is becoming more difficult for the defensive side to manage in all areas of the game. Nick Bishop explores how ...
Defence
How the repeat involvement theory is stacking up for number 9’s
The use of the “spare man” in the backline has been debated since the dawn of the professional era. Using France’s current defensive syst...
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Mauls are back in Fashion
This week Murray takes look at the emergence of the maul as an attacking weapon for teams in general play.
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The Chiefs - An innovative, unified rugby force
In his latest piece Murray Kinsella leaps hemispheres and puts the spot light on Super XV side The Chiefs. A team tha...
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Mind Games - Weight of Expectation
Simon Halliday previews this weekend’s RBS Six Nations Finale. Three teams alive and able to claim the title. Game on…
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Rugby Injuries and Six Nations
Injuries are now a common part of our game, and this year’s Six Nations has been no exception. So as we look forward ...
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Ireland's attack audit
Murray Kinsella audits Joe Schmidt’s attack plans and structures to date in the RBS Six Nations. Identifying the stre...
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IN SEARCH OF INSPIRATION
Simon Halliday talks RBS Six Nations. An interesting and as always brutally honest perspective from a passionate Engl...
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The keys to Ireland’s victory
In his latest piece, Murray Kinsella examines several of the key factors that went into ensuring Joe Schmidt’s side e...
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Time rapidly running out for England
Graham Jenkins reviews the meeting of Europe’s best World Rugby ranked sides from the weekend, with Ireland claiming ...
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Jonathan Joseph - The difference maker
As this weekends RBS 6 Nations match between Ireland and England draws ever closer, Murray Kinsella puts the spotligh...
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Patriot Games – A Critical 6 Nations Weekend
Read Simon Halliday’s preview on this weekend’s critical 6 Nation’s matches as he considers key aspects that will def...
Breakdown
The real Irish breakdown
There is no area of the game more influential in the outcome than the battle at the breakdown. In his latest article ...
