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How the repeat involvement theory is stacking up for number 9’s
The use of the “spare man” in the backline has been debated since the dawn of the professional era. Using France’s current defensive syst...
Why you don’t always need a 10 out of 10 – the vertical axis attack off scrum-half
With two of the world’s best attacking players wearing the No. 9 and No. 10 jerseys, how should France structure their attack? Nick Bisho...
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Restarts are commonly sent long with that the expectation the opposition will clear the ball. Here Murray Kinsella an...
The Hurricanes wing play destroyed the Crusaders in Super Rugby’s round 7. Mark Reason points out the lessons to be l...
The search for marginal gains in rugby has seen an influx of ‘support staff’ to work with players away from the pitch...
After Ireland’s impressive Six Nations victory, Murray Kinsella looks at one area where they excelled, the breakdown....