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 …
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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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Flight of the Free Jacks: Dominance through Defence and Attack
The USA may be missing from the Rugby World Cup in France later this year. However their domestic scene is thriving with yet another new winner of Major League Rugby in the shape of the New England Free Jacks. Driven by a great first phase attack, and reinforced by a physical defence the Free Jacks …
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New Zealand’s Strategy to Shock the World in 2023
New Zealand will enter the 2023 World Cup in an unfamiliar position. At every edition of the World Cup since 2007 the Kiwis have been world number 1. This time however they will be underdogs in France. They haven’t reached the heights of previous years but still possess a world leading attack as well as …
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Inverted Wingers to Wide Play: Eddie Jones’ Wallabies Encounter Bumpy Start To Transition
The Rugby Championship began with a disappointing defeat for the Wallabies as they lost 43-12 against the Springboks. While the defeat will leave a sour taste we began to see the changes that Eddie Jones is looking to make this Australian side his own. Today we examine how Jones’ use of wingers varies from Rennie …
Springbok Back Three: Key For Rugby Championship Success
The Rugby Championship returns this weekend and with a World Cup around the corner it forms a crucial stage of preparations. The current World Champion Springboks are playing host to the Wallabies as they begin their international year. Let’s look at how they have played and what we can expect come Saturday. Playmaking Full Back …
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Deconstructing Dominance: Analysing the Crusaders’ 7th Title Triumph
The Crusaders are the standard setter in Southern Hemisphere rugby having underlined this status with a 7th Super Rugby title in a row. Today we dive into the building blocks behind their triumph. First we look at how they use forwards in their attack before focussing on their ability to change the point of attack. …
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How the Scarlets tamed the Lions
In the second round of the United Rugby Championship, viewers were treated to a clash between the Lions and the Scarlets. A fascinating clash, as the Lions looked to keep their winning record, while the Scarlets looked to bounce back. The fixture also saw Dwayne Peel return to Llanelli. He has begun to imprint his …
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