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# counter attack

Last year
2022
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.
All time
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
Clermont are in no danger of losing their attacking edge
Last year’s beaten European finalists are anything but dull.
Gangnam Style is so popular, it has literally broken YouTube
First our spirit, then YouTube.
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.
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.
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.
Watch Mayo's great counter-attacking goal from last Sunday
And it was rounded off with a sublime finish as well.
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.
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.