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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...
Why you don’t always need a 10 out of 10 – the vertical axis attack off scrum-half
With two of the world’s best attacking players wearing the No. 9 and No. 10 jerseys, how should France structure their attack? Nick Bisho...
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Nick Bishop highlights in this week’s analysis how by setting ‘tackle traps’ the attacking side can help the referee ...
The previously unbeaten Blues lost a total of ten of their own throws to the lineout in their Super Rugby Pacific 202...
The maul remains one of the most contentious issues in rugby. Nick Bishop looks at the latest contentious development...
Win more of the collisions between attacker and defender and go forward in the tackle, and you will probably win the ...
The modern scrum-half not only has to be the fittest man on the paddock in terms of aerobic endurance, he also has to...