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Toulon underline 'Best club in Europe' statusToulon underlined their status as the best club side in the northern hemisphere with a 24-18 victory over Clermont Auvergne in the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup final at Twickenham.
Eddie Jones Interview with Graham Jenkins on Japanese Rugby Part 2In the second part of our exclusive interview, Japan coach Eddie Jones shares his thoughts on the forthcoming Rugby World Cup and Super Rugby expansion with Graham Jenkins.
Eddie Jones Interview with Graham Jenkins on Japanese Rugby Part 1In the first part of an exclusive interview, Eddie Jones tells Graham Jenkins how he turned traditional rugby lightweights Japan into a Top 10-ranked team and the challenges he has faced on that journey.
Mauls are back in FashionThis week Murray takes look at the emergence of the maul as an attacking weapon for teams in general play.
The Chiefs - An innovative, unified rugby forceIn his latest piece Murray Kinsella leaps hemispheres and puts the spot light on Super XV side The Chiefs. A team that in the last few seasons has set the benchmark for innovation and performance by melding rugby intellect with team unity and culture. Read on and as always please do join the discussion.
Mind Games - Weight of ExpectationSimon Halliday previews this weekend’s RBS Six Nations Finale. Three teams alive and able to claim the title. Game on…
Rugby Injuries and Six NationsInjuries are now a common part of our game, and this year’s Six Nations has been no exception. So as we look forward to the weekend, take a moment to think of those on the side-lines, whose absence could have made all the difference.
Ireland's attack auditMurray Kinsella audits Joe Schmidt’s attack plans and structures to date in the RBS Six Nations. Identifying the strength and weakness that has defined their campaign to date.
There is a depth of analysis and game understanding that defines defines Murray’s writing. Read on and you will understand more, not only about strike moves and attacking strategy, but also gain a greater appreciation and respect for world class defence.
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IN SEARCH OF INSPIRATIONSimon Halliday talks RBS Six Nations. An interesting and as always brutally honest perspective from a passionate Englishman. Someone who understands the heat of battle and lives the game today as much as he ever has.
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The keys to Ireland’s victoryIn his latest piece, Murray Kinsella examines several of the key factors that went into ensuring Joe Schmidt’s side enjoyed a dominant victory over Stuart Lancaster’s men. Enjoy this unique depth of analysis and as always please do feel free to join the discussion…
