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How to use ‘gadgets’ at the lineoutThe closer to set-piece a weakness can be pin-pointed, the more likely it is to result in a score. That score could be the difference between winning and losing. This week we hear from leading rugby analyst, Nick Bishop on his thoughts around lineout gadgets.
6 Nations 2017 – The Broader PictureBen Darwin from GAIN LINE Analytics gives his view on the prospects of the 2017 6 Nations tournament. What the underlying drivers to each teams success are and what they need to look out for over the tournament.
Farrell is a captain in everything but nameEngland flyhalf, Colin Farrell appears to have taken another step forward in his game development under Eddie Jones. Leading writer Graham Jenkins highlights Farrell’s progress and growing leadership influence within the national side.
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.
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.
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.
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.
