South Africa v British and Irish Lions (First Test): Key Springboks players – tactical...
This weekend, the first of three tests between the British and Irish Lions and world champions South Africa takes place, with all three games...
Vaea Fifita 2021 – player profile
CURRENT CLUB: Wasps
JOINED: June 2021 (from Hurricanes)
POSITION: Flanker, lock
NATIONALITY: New Zealand
ANALYSIS:
Wasps have been in desperate need of some fresh attacking legs, as they continue to rebuild after a...
English Premiership 2020/2021: Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins – tactical analysis
After many months of English Premiership rugby, only two teams remained in the fight to become 2020/2021 champions. Exeter Chiefs were looking to secure...
English Premiership 2020/2021: Exeter Chiefs v Sale Sharks – tactical analysis
The second of this year’s two English Premiership semi-finals saw Exeter Chiefs take on Sale Sharks, who have proven to be one of the...
English Premiership 2020/2021: Bristol Bears v Harlequins – tactical analysis
With the regular English Premiership season completed, attention has turned to the play-offs. Bristol Bears had been the frontrunners for most of the season,...
English Premiership 2020/2021: Wasps v Leicester Tigers – tactical analysis
The final day of the 2020/2021 English Premiership regular season did not disappoint, despite two games being called off for COVID-19 reasons. None of...
English Premiership 2020/2021: London Irish v Wasps – tactical analysis
With the Premiership’s top four positions now finalised, attention has switched to the battle for European Champions Cup places next season. Both London Irish...
English Premiership 2020/2021: Harlequins v Bath – tactical analysis
As the English Premiership reaches the final stages of the regular season, every team is intent on finishing as high up the table as...
European Rugby Champions Cup 2020/2021: La Rochelle v Toulouse – tactical analysis
The final of the 2020/2021 European Rugby Champions Cup saw an all-French affair take place at Twickenham Stadium, with the game switched to there...
English Premiership 2020/2021: Newcastle Falcons v Northampton Saints – tactical analysis
Round 19 of the English Premiership saw some games moved to midweek slots, accommodating the return of fans to stadiums. The game between Newcastle...
