Spotlight on England Rugby: Back to Basics
I really think England need to get back to basics. I say this as I’m forced to admit to myself that in this last world cup cycle England Rugby have been, frustrating to watch. Last Autumn we saw in the space of four games a team lose it’s way and then completely re-invent itself with a switch of game plan and a change in key personnel and for the most part it worked. Post six nations I felt a little more positive, a pack...
Anatomy of a Try – Agustín Creevy July 2015
View image | gettyimages.com The Maul is clearly a hot topic in world rugby at the moment, used frequently throughout the Six Nations, the Super XV and the NH leagues it raises eyebrows, receives praise and irritates people the world over in equal amounts. In the first round of The Rugby Championship 3 of the 7 tries scored in the game were from the lineout drive. The All Blacks utilising the seldom used Shift Drive to...
Anatomy of a Try – Wesley Fofana vs Saracens April 2015
View image | gettyimages.com I wanted to go back and look at the Clermont vs Saracens Semi Final from the European Rugby Champions Cup and in particular Wesley Fofana's try from the deft little Brock James kick over the top. Kicking gets a bad rep, but when it's used intelligently it's an effective positive weapon. Saracens pride themselves on their defence, all through the game you can see their focus and...
6 Nations Team of the Tournament
I don’t normally feature opinion pieces but a team of the tournament seems to be the done thing about this time of the year so I’m going to be a bit self indulgent for a change and decided to put together a composite six nations side (and I’ll try and justify my selections with a bit of reasoning). I must stress this isn’t based on stats or much scientific evidence, instead it’s based on my...
Anatomy of a Try – Mark Bennett vs England 2015
It’s not been the most inspirational Six Nations so far but it has had its moments, and the two games that have jumped out at me the most have been Wales vs Ireland, mainly because of the sheer impact it’s had on the tournament, and Scotland vs England because it was a superb advert for running Rugby in which both teams decided to cut loose and give it a go. It produced Four superb tries the pick of which I think was...
Anatomy of a Try – Mike Haywood vs Bath February 2015
View image | gettyimages.com There is a lot of rugby on at the moment. 6 Nations, Super 15 and the Aviva Premiership and Top 14 means it can be hard to keep up with everything that's going on. A top of the table clash has to be a must watch and thankfully last weekends game between second placed Bath and first place Northampton in the Aviva Premiership was a belter. Both Teams played with some genuine intent, moved the ball...
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