The Anatomy of a Try: Max Malins vs Leicester Tigers October 2022
Oct05

The Anatomy of a Try: Max Malins vs Leicester Tigers October 2022

The first thing most will look for on a fixture list is the rematch between last year’s finalists. On paper, it’s the game everyone looks forward to, the settling of a grudge the proof the final was or wasn’t a one-off. Be it Players or fans alike, who doesn’t like the settling of a grudge?  In truth, these games seldom live up to the occasion. If it’s the first or second round, then teams are still finding their feet...

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The Anatomy of a Try – Elliot Daly vs Harlequins September 2022
Sep21

The Anatomy of a Try – Elliot Daly vs Harlequins September 2022

When Tommaso Allan slotted a neat 3 points around 15 minutes into the round 2 clash against Saracens you would have been well within your rights to have expected a 50-pointer being on the cards for the former European Champions. But, if there is one thing we know about Saracens it is that, much like the Borg, they learn, adapt and execute like very few other teams in Europe let alone the Premiership. From 17 points down they took the...

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Dissecting A Kick: England vs Scotland Six Nations 2021
Feb10

Dissecting A Kick: England vs Scotland Six Nations 2021

Without doubt one of the stand out moments in Englands defeat to Scotland was Stuart Hogg’s booming right footer in the 54 minute. As a moment that encapsulates everything in the game it’s perfect. It’s basically England’s own approach returning to haunt them. This spiral punt from Hogg in the second half was simply beautiful in every way! #GuinnessSixNations #ENGvSCO pic.twitter.com/3pSvjOhxnt — Geraint Davies...

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The Brad Barritt Question – Lets talk about stats.
Sep10

The Brad Barritt Question – Lets talk about stats.

Stats are a very useful tool, traditionally the preserve of the professional analysis team, over the last decade more and more stats have become available to aspiring Billy Beane III’s the world over. It’s an arms race my friend and numbers are the weapon of choice, often seen and defended as the one and only gospel truth. With access to stats opening up for fans it’s almost impossible to have a discussion without...

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England 2014: Where are England’s ball carriers?
Dec24

England 2014: Where are England’s ball carriers?

View image | gettyimages.com 12 months is a long time in Rugby Union and it’s not that uncommon to see a well oiled machine start to stutter and splutter. England, whilst not awful, have gone from one of the strongest attacking teams in the Six Nations to a team searching for a spark. Additionally in the four weeks of the Autumn internationals they went from a team looking to put away the SH giants and set out their stall ahead...

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