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Teams need quick ball from the breakdown so they can attack more freely by limiting the time the opposition has to…
After six rounds in the Super Rugby competition, the greater number of games played is providing us with statistics that…
This week we take a look at attacking statistics after four rounds. When I’m looking at ways to improve a…
Watching the Crusaders v. Waratahs and Brumbies v. Reds games from the weekend it was apparent that the problems with…
Defence patterns in Super Rugby this year are more aggressive than in 2010, putting more pressure on attackers. As a result, attacking…
I didn’t get to watch the Waratahs v Reds game on Saturday night but when I got home I was surprised…
George Smith – a Brumbies and Wallaby legend that has given us all so much pleasure over the years. Here’s…
I’ve got some bad news and some good news for you. The bad news is that having completed a highlights…
How good was the rugby this season? The new laws made the rucks cleaner without losing the contest for possession,…
Adam Ashley-Cooper’s recent try against France was one of the few times in 2010 the Wallabies have run a backline…
In a recent post I gave you details of the Wallaby players’ tackling performances in 2010. Here’s a little more…
I think “defence” is about the structure of the defensive line, line speed and the performance of the team as…
While the Wallabies’ result against France was fantastic, most people have acknowledged that the French played poorly. So does this…
Quade Cooper’s stats in defence against Italy were much better than they’ve been recently — 100 per cent of tackles made and…
The defence numbers for the Wallabies in their game against Italy look impressive: 94 per cent of tackles completed — their…
A quick video review of some of the decision making in last weekend’s game between the Wallabies and England. [youtube…
For me, the Wallabies losing to England is worse than if they lose to New Zealand. What was even worse for me…
Statistics don’t always tell the full picture! Did you realise that the Wallabies and Wales both won 100% of their…
As you’ve all probably seen, Matt Giteau has been replaced as first choice goalkicker for the Wallabies by James O’Connor. …
In the second half of last week’s game both teams made some fundamental kicking errors. Even ignoring the goal kicking…