If you’re a playmaker looking for a more affordable boot that still contains some of the modern day, game-changing technology, the Canterbury Control Elite is the boot for you. Specifically…
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Ireland v Wales – Five Things we learnt
By Whiff of Cordite Ireland managed a draw in their opening match against Wales, and with the dust settling on the performance and result, the feeling is one of the…
ASICS Gel-Lethal Tight Five review
When any member of the tight-five packs down for a scrum, or gets ready to hit a ruck, they want power and stability in their footwear. The ASICS Gel-lethal Tight…
ASICS Gel-Lethal Speed review
Developed especially for the 2015 Rugby World Cup and worn by the prolific Israel Folau, the ASICS Gel-Lethal Speed boot is a great option for the fast and dynamic players…
adidas Blackout Predator Incurza review
Worn by leading test match points scorer Dan Carter during the Rugby World Cup 2015, the adidas Blackout Predator Incurza are the ideal boot for the kicking back. The world…
HSBC Sevens World Series: Matt Burke on the Sydney Sevens
On Sydney as a location “It was a belting weekend in Sydney. The move of location has been a success. The Sevens had time in Adelaide and the Gold Coast…
Five things we’ve learnt: Scotland v England
Was the World Cup all a dream? That righteous anger over Craig Joubert‘s dodgy decision in the Australia game all seems a distant memory, and instead Saturday felt like a…
Six Nations: Five things we learnt about Wales
The most ‘drawy’ draw, in the history of draws. Ireland 16 – Wales 16. You would think that those numbers alone would adequately define a draw. 16 – 16 would…
Six Nations analysis: Three key areas from England 15-9 Scotland
In late December 2015, England’s new head coach Eddie Jones was appraising the backroom staff in Stuart Lancaster’s World Cup group. As part of that process, as a consultant/analyst I…
Saints and Sinners: The weekend’s talking points
The Saints Double dose of Vunipola magic The Vunipola brothers both played a leading role in England’s 15-9 win over Scotland on the opening day of the RBS Six Nations.…