The Lions tour is in full swing, and against the Force, we saw an impressive display. It started in the first minute, with Sheehan offloading the ball before grasping a second touch to open the scoring. However, the attack wasn’t their most impressive aspect on Saturday; instead, it was their exertions without the ball which …
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Learning From The Lions: Argentina
The Lions tour is one of the biggest events in the rugby calendar, and we were treated to an enthralling encounter in Dublin against the Pumas. Argentina became the first team to beat the Lions in an opening game since 1971, but the game held promise for the Lions. We can already see the building …
How NSW’s Physical Edge and Calm Execution Secured a Game 1 Win
The biggest series in Rugby League got underway this weekend, with the Maroons and the Blues going to battle in Suncorp. It’s the 44th series between the two sides, and since 2020, the Queenslanders have held the slight upper hand, winning three of the five series. However, the Queenslanders were keen to bounce back after …
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Ferocity versus Flow: Understanding Munster and Benetton’s Defence
Munster and Benetton are the two most effective defensive sides in the URC this season, with both conceding under 125 points in the URC this season. This miserly tally is built on consistency, with neither side conceding over 30 points in a single United Rugby Championship game this season. While these facts alone make them …
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Decoding France’s Dynamic Rugby under Galthié
The World Cup is fast approaching, and it’s time to turn our focus onto the hosts. France enter the tournament as one of the major favourites, and play one of rugby’s most attractive brands of rugby. But to look just at the impressive back line and wide attack is to miss the crushing physicality and …
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Will Fiji Fly In France?
As the World Cup’s return rapidly approaches its time to look at one of the more likely sides to force an upset – Fiji. The Flying Fijjians are the highest ranked side in Pool C competing with Australia, Wales and Georgia, who are all ranked 8th or lower on the World Rugby rankings. Riding in …
Will Los Teros Soar In France?
Uruguay became the darlings of the 2019 rugby world cup with their win over Fiji, ranking as the biggest upset at the tournament. The South American side have gone from strength to strength since, making history by beating the USA overturning a 3 point deficit in the second leg of the play off to secure …
Townsend and Tandy Magic: How Scotland could shock Pool B
Scotland had a disappointing 2019 Rugby World Cup as they exited in the pool stages having been defeated by hosts Japan and Ireland. However reaching the quarter finals this time around will be incredibly challenging with South Africa and Ireland (again) for company. The Scots will need a little luck but they do have strong …
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Work Rate and Control – Ireland’s drive for World Cup glory
Ireland are well positioned for a push for World Glory, currently ranked 1st in the world and with a solid return to the field against Italy this weekend. Their current ranking is driven by an attack averaging 30 points per game, an attack based on an intricate framework looking to move the ball and stretch …
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Strangle and Strike: Argentina A Dark Horse in France?
The World Cup in France is fast approaching and this week we turn our focus to Los Pumas. The Argentines secured a victory over Australia before going down by just one point to South Africa in the Rugby Championship. Michael Cheika’s side are sat on the easier side of the draw and will look to …
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