World Rugby Law Variations Trials
Recently it was revealed that the NZRFU,and SARFU will be trialing some law variations at ITM (NZ) and Vodacom (SA) Level**. If you’re not familiar with either competition then suffice to say both are the premier domestic rugby competitions in their native lands (Super Rugby being cross boarders). The full list is available here and they are too numerous to breakdown individually, but for me the most interesting law...
Chris Robshaw – Corner or Kick?
Watching England’s defeat to Wales was painful. If it wasn’t already obvious I’m an Englishman, and by default an England fan. So waking up this morning it's interesting to see how a lot of the discussion has revolved around Chris Robshaw's decision to kick for the corner and go for the win. So I want to try and look at this objectively, remove the emotional element and hopefully look at that...
The Brad Barritt Question – Lets talk about stats.
Stats are a very useful tool, traditionally the preserve of the professional analysis team, over the last decade more and more stats have become available to aspiring Billy Beane III’s the world over. It’s an arms race my friend and numbers are the weapon of choice, often seen and defended as the one and only gospel truth. With access to stats opening up for fans it’s almost impossible to have a discussion without...
Spotlight on England Rugby: Back to Basics
I really think England need to get back to basics. I say this as I’m forced to admit to myself that in this last world cup cycle England Rugby have been, frustrating to watch. Last Autumn we saw in the space of four games a team lose it’s way and then completely re-invent itself with a switch of game plan and a change in key personnel and for the most part it worked. Post six nations I felt a little more positive, a pack...
Anatomy of a Try – Agustín Creevy July 2015
View image | gettyimages.com The Maul is clearly a hot topic in world rugby at the moment, used frequently throughout the Six Nations, the Super XV and the NH leagues it raises eyebrows, receives praise and irritates people the world over in equal amounts. In the first round of The Rugby Championship 3 of the 7 tries scored in the game were from the lineout drive. The All Blacks utilising the seldom used Shift Drive to...
Anatomy of a Try – Wesley Fofana vs Saracens April 2015
View image | gettyimages.com I wanted to go back and look at the Clermont vs Saracens Semi Final from the European Rugby Champions Cup and in particular Wesley Fofana's try from the deft little Brock James kick over the top. Kicking gets a bad rep, but when it's used intelligently it's an effective positive weapon. Saracens pride themselves on their defence, all through the game you can see their focus and...
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