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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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Sam Warburton says that the match against England was the hardest he has ever played in and he woke up the next morni...
Stuart Lancaster has restored respect and England’s commercial reputation, but they will need more than discipline if...
Andy Robinson has achieved a great deal in his time with Scotland even if employers don’t always look beyond results.
England shut down Priestland but cannot break down a Wales team that is learning how to win tight matches.
The match of the round in the Six Nations this weekend may be Wales’s visit to Twickenham, but arguably more signific...
Nearly everything is against Scotland on Sunday, except for the fact that the Six Nations usually throws up one unexp...
Richie McCaw previews the Super 15 season and predicts plenty of upsets but maybe a similar look to the semi-finals.
Predicting who will fill the play-off spots in Super Rugby is more difficult than ever this year. The competition has...