Throughout the tournament, we plan to track the Six Nations kicking trends, with help from insights by Sage, who provide data from Sportable’s in-ball technology. And while there’s lots that…
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Three simple Six Nations tactics that might give teams an edge
A look at how the smartest teams operate today, with Sam Larner proposing three easy Six Nations tactics tweaks to get better results
Breaking down the unconventional brilliance of the winning Pollard kick
Sometimes you don’t realise that adrenaline can carry a kick three to four metres beyond your range. I had a kick against Cermont before, which was 55 metres. That was…
Manie Libbok kicking – Going back to the start
As a kicker, the only thing that you can always control, is how you place the ball on the tee and how you take your steps. After that, every other…
Analysis: How Ireland should play against South Africa
Alex Goode looks at Ireland's shape and how to take on the Springboks' blitzing challenge
What the England kicking game needs next
Former England fly-half Toby Flood takes a look England's overarching tactic
Carded? Here’s how to thrive with just 14 players
When it comes to team systems, I have a crib sheet for carte jaune (yellow card) or carte rouge (red card). And for each person that might be carded, I have…
How the Springboks lineout defence works
The Springboks lineout didn’t compete too much in the Rugby Championship or the warm-ups until they played against New Zealand. At Twickenham, their lineout defence showed a different picture leading…
Can the Pacific Nations stun the Rugby World Cup?
The Pacific Nations (Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, and Japan) attract a lot of attention when the World Cup comes along. However, they’ve generally struggled to upset the odds when the tournament…
Why Frans Malherbe is a world great
It goes without saying that South Africa have a very powerful scrum. It’s part of their DNA. And it’s a mindset thing from one to eight, not just the front…