Three of the Best Rugby Players of All Time
Rugby is one of the most popular sports in the English-speaking world. It has its origins in the 19th century, and it was a game…
Analysis Archives: 01/2022
Six Nations 2022: Wales – tournament preview
STADIUM: Principality Stadium HEAD COACH: Wayne Pivac (NZL) CAPTAIN: Dan Biggar NOTABLE INCLUSIONS: As well as plenty of the usual names in the squad, Cardiff back rower Ellis…
Six Nations 2022: England – tournament preview
STADIUM: Twickenham Stadium HEAD COACH: Eddie Jones (AUS) CAPTAIN: tbc NOTABLE INCLUSIONS: England have been brave with their selections, as Eddie Jones continues to build towards next year’s…
Scottish Lions Must Build on Tour Experience
With eight players selected on the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa last summer, Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will be hoping that…
European Rugby Champions Cup 2021/2022: the Good, the Bad and the Unlucky – tactical analysis
The pool stages of the 2021/2022 European Rugby Champions Cup concluded last weekend, with all places in the knockout rounds now confirmed, and seeing each…
European Rugby Champions Cup 2021/2022: why Ospreys “startled” French giants Racing 92 in “encouraging” display in Swansea – tactical analysis
After a couple of domestic rounds of rugby, the European Rugby Champions Cup and Challenge Cup returned, with plenty of interesting matchups to whet the…
English Premiership 2021/2022: why Wasps deserved “special” derby win that ended Leicester Tigers’ unbeaten start – tactical analysis
The English Premiership is now on another two-week European break, but the final round of domestic fixtures did not disappoint. One game that caught the…
Exeter Chiefs and Bristol Bears: two pre-season title favourites in different situations – tactical analysis
There is no doubting that this English Premiership season is no ordinary season. At the top of the league, Leicester Tigers have surprised many with…