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Game-planning for natural weaknessesSir Graham Henry suggests that a plan can start with the identification of what he calls ‘natural weaknesses’ in the opponent.
Leading analyst Nick Bishop, looks at one of the foremost among those weaknesses is the transition area between the last forward and the first back in the defensive line.
The prospect of the Six Nations never fails to lift the gloomThe prospect of the Six Nations never fails to lift the gloom that can descend as quickly as the sun at this time of year in the northern hemisphere.
What are the challenges facing each coach and who will bolster their CV with a Six Nations title? Who will take a step nearer the exit?
Leading writer Graham Jenkins looks at the respective coaches prospects.
Reviewing the Autumn International - Part 2Looking at each team in isolation does not give a true reflection on their realistic performance, only a perception of performance.
Read part 2 of the autumn international review by Gainline Analytics.
Coaches must lead quest to change collision cultureA spate of dismissals have hogged the headlines in recent weeks, and often divided opinion, with referees determined to underline World Rugby’s commitment to player welfare and eliminate dangerous play. Leading writer Graham Jenkins looks at what’s behind the actions and who is to lead the behaviour change.
Why the Celts are rising again in the European Champions CupIt appeared to be all over for the Celtic Nations when the Heineken Cup morphed into the European Champions Cup in October 2014. However that does not appear the case in 2016. Leading analyst Nick Bishop looks at the Celt revival led by Glasgow Warriors.
Perception versus reality regarding Wales’ performance during the Autumn InternationalsLooking at each team in isolation does not give a true reflection on their realistic performance, only a perception of performance.
In part 1 of the autumn international review, Gainline Analytics look at understanding the power of perception and the first step in understanding a team’s actual ability to perform.
Why England are reaching a winning consensusDwight D. Eisenhower once defined leadership as “the art of getting someone to do something you want done because he wants to do it”. Leading analyst Nick Bishop illustrates how Eddie Jones seems to have cultivated this art with his English charges, and the players who are clearly thriving on the responsibility.
Argentina still on the rise after a massive yearAs the dust settles on an historic year for Argentina rugby that saw their introduction into Super Rugby, Argentina Rugby Union general manager Greg Peters chats to Graham Jenkins about the challenges they have faced on and off the pitch.
The importance of restartsWith the current trend towards high-scoring games, leading analyst Nick Bishop looks at how own-ball kick-offs have effectively become a third attacking set-piece.
Two-stepping your way out of trouble!How do teams beat aggressive high line-speed defences? Leading analyst Nick Bishop looks at the development of high-quality skills to beat an opponent in the tightest of spaces.
Premiership Rugby – Predicting Future Performance Part 2Ex Wallaby and Gainline Analytics founder Ben Darwin has ‘done the numbers’ on what creates team success. Ben highlight’s why money does not necessarily buy team success – part 2.
The Art of Selection & the Soldier Field meltdownThe All Blacks selectors get very few things wrong. So what went wrong in Chicago? Leading rugby analyst Nick Bishop investigates.
