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# counter attack

Last year
2022
# Analysis
How Ireland cleverly turned Wales' box-kick plan against them
Tadhg Beirne’s smart intervention helped to produce the turnover that led to Garry Ringrose’s try.
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Feb 8th 2022, 7:39 PM
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# counter
Analysis: How Ireland can learn from the All Blacks to support Larmour
Eoin Toolan explains what Andy Farrell’s team can do to improve on counter-attack.
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Feb 5th 2020, 9:30 PM
# turnover threat
Analysis: Leinster have to be wary that Scarlets' old habits die hard
The Welsh region possess a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it ability to score tries.
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May 24th 2018, 8:00 AM
# Analysis
Keith Earls' brilliance sums up the excitement around Munster's attack
Joe Schmidt should reap the benefits of the Limerick man’s superb form in the coming weeks.
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Jan 23rd 2018, 9:36 PM
# counter attack
Wayne Rooney responds to claims he helped himself to Nike memorabilia at Wembley
The England captain released a statement on his Facebook page after this morning’s newspaper claims.
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Mar 20th 2016, 2:16 PM
# Still got it
Dan Carter and Casey Laulala linked for a stunning Racing counter-attack try
The Parisians are leading the Top 14 after a big win against rivals Stade Français.
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Mar 14th 2016, 11:37 AM
# counter attack
'We've wasted a week with this story, I'm going to make her waste an afternoon'
Mourad Boudjellal bites back at the journalist who linked Toulon to doping.
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Sep 11th 2015, 2:59 PM
# Cavalier
Clermont are in no danger of losing their attacking edge
Last year’s beaten European finalists are anything but dull.
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Sep 7th 2015, 8:43 PM
# counter attack
Gangnam Style is so popular, it has literally broken YouTube
First our spirit, then YouTube.
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Dec 3rd 2014, 11:38 AM
# specialist
Counter-attacking and basic skills the keys to Prendergast's philosophy
Grenoble’s new backs coach outlines his areas of focus ahead of the Top 14 season.
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Jul 10th 2014, 8:30 AM
# keats
Munster's Keatley enthusiastic about facing Toulouse's 70% back three threat
The out-half explains that his province’s analysis of Saturday’s quarter-final opposition has been ongoing for seven weeks.
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Apr 2nd 2014, 9:00 AM
# Space
Rugby technique: Counter-attacking against the grain offers real chances
Shifting possession to the far side of the pitch following a transfer of possession may not always be the ideal tactic.
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Mar 13th 2014, 8:30 AM
# Pick it out
Watch Mayo's great counter-attacking goal from last Sunday
And it was rounded off with a sublime finish as well.
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Mar 26th 2013, 10:12 AM
# DR Congo
DR Congo threatens to attack rebels as deadline looms
Rebels have refused to withdraw before holding direct talks with the government, which has in turn refused to negotiate without a withdrawal.
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Nov 26th 2012, 9:53 PM
# warriors
McLoughlin wary of Glasgow counter-punch
With successive Heinken Cups within reach, the blind-side flanker insists that nobody at Leinster is taking Glasgow for granted.
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May 8th 2012, 11:40 AM