Scarlets, Wales and Lions great Ken Owens takes an analytical look at how the Springboks lineout defence worked against the All BlacksFranco Mostert competes with Scott Barrett (Getty Images)The Springboks lineout didn’t compete too much in the Rugby Championship or the warm-ups until they played against New Zealand. …Continue reading »
Paul Gustard looks at the attacking themes emerging ahead of the Rugby World CupNew Zealand's Rieko Ioane offloads (Getty Images)In terms of attacking trends, what we’ve seen over the last few months – and in particular as we get …Continue reading »
In this analysis feature, John Cooney looks at the French captain's box-kickingDupont box-kicks off his left foot (Getty Images)I was chatting with my Ulster team-mate Dave Shanahan when we stumbled upon how Antoine Dupont kicking from the ruck …Continue reading »
Examining the data behind the tries England racked up this year can tell us a great deal about the identity of Eddie Jones’ team
Game, set and match: Jonathan Joseph kills off Australia with England's 46th and final try of 2016Self-awareness spurs ambition like nothing else. Despite a perfect year in terms of results, Eddie Jones’ England need no reminding of their …Continue reading »
We examine how canny kicking laid the foundation for the All Blacks’ blood-and-thunder win in Dublin
Bombs away: Beauden Barrett goes to the air at the Aviva StadiumAs his England side prepared to take on Steve Hansen’s men in the autumn of 2013, with a three-Test summer …Continue reading »
