The 15th Man
I wouldn’t exactly say it’s underestimated but it’s seldom discussed how integral the fullback position is to specific teams attacks. If you’ve ever played 10 then you’ll know how important your 15 is to bringing out the best in both you and your team’s attack. Seen as little more than the last line of defence, when we talk attacking 15’s people naturally gravitate to looking at kick returns or acting as a 2nd distributor role but...
England vs New Zealand November 2024 the closest of losses.
What a series this turned out to be. Three of the tightest of games, the teams separated by a measly 10 points across all three matches. All three one-score games. The final game coming down to a missed drop goal. Actually, one penalty and a drop goal attempt but who’s counting (not me). A penalty missed by mere inches, and a drop goal missed due to composure under pressure. It’s easy to look at this as a simple mistake,...
The Anatomy of a Try: Max Malins vs Newcastle Falcons – September 2024
It’s been a heck of a Summer for the average Rugby Fan. The Olympics raised awareness of the abbreviated code delivering two of the best sevens tournaments in recent memory. England, Ireland, France and Wales Men travelled South. Four exciting tours against the Rugby Championship Teams, all four tours delivered moments. The Rugby Championship has been one of the best since its expansion from the Tri-Nations. South Africa have,...
England Attack Analysis: World Cup 2023
Whilst not pretty it’s hard to deny England have made huge strides since the Summer Series. Improved discipline, fitness levels seem to be there or there about and defence has become as miserly as you could want conceding a sum total of 18 points in the two world cup matches against Tier One opposition to date. But, whilst all of the above might be true it remains to be seen if they can elevate their attack to similar levels....
The Anatomy of a Try: Bundee Aki vs England 2023
Ask most Rugby fans to describe a team, such as the All Blacks and you’ll get a pretty consistent answer even from the most layman of fans. Likewise, if you repeat the question of France, Ireland, and South Africa. “They Attack from everywhere, possession, Jouex, Jouex, They smash you, Brutal Defence, Physical both sides of the ball”. The traits of each team are obvious. Even in this day and age as the game becomes a...
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