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# Numbers Game

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# the numbers game
Rugby analysis app brings magic number 54 into the foreground
We spoke to Andrew Quick, creator of the fascinating Rugby Analyser 54 app.
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Hurling teams lining out numbered 1-15 may soon be a thing of the past
Squad numbers would make it easier to recognise players, the Hurling 2020 Review Committee said today.
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How the NBA is using aerial cameras to bring the 'Moneyball' concept to basketball
This’d be good in Gaelic games.
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O'Donnell's defence, Gilroy gains and more vital statistics from Ireland's win over Georgia
Here’s the numbers behind the six-try, 49 – 7 victory.
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O'Connell's big 17 tackles and more vital statistics from Ireland's win over the Springboks
While the tackle counts were impressive, the passing numbers didn’t quite match up.
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Michael Darragh Macauley calls Dublin's competition for places 'absolutely disgusting'
However, the current Player of the Year rejects claims the defending champions enjoy preferential treatment.
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The most notable stats after a mixed bag of a Heineken Cup weekend
Leinster’s missed tackles, Munster’s rucking efficiency and Ulster’s share of possession all feature.
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The most notable stats from the opening weekend of Six Nations rugby
Here are some of the more interesting figures after wins for France, Ireland and Wales in round one.
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The most notable stats after a thrilling weekend of Heineken Cup rugby
Here are some of the more interesting figures after three of the Irish sides enjoyed wins in Europe.
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Jelavic joins Hull, freeing up Everton number 7 for Aiden McGeady
Croatian striker signs three-and-a-half year deal at the KC Stadium.
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5 telling stats from an unbelievable clash with the All Blacks
Heaslip’s Trojan effort, O’Connell’s awesomeness and the All Blacks efficiency in exploiting gaps.
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7 prestigious awards based on this weekend's Heineken Cup stats
Tackles, line-outs, carries and the ex we’d love to have back: here are your vital rugby statistics.
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Snapshot: Anthony Nash beats 12 (!) Clare defenders for Cork’s opening goal
Unfortunately for the Rebels, Shane O’Donnell’s first-half hat-trick has Clare sitting pretty in Croker.
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Opening night losing streak drove Leinster on against Scarlets — Murphy
The blues’ back-row knows the position he’d like to play, but is happy to take the jersey he’s given for now.
# out of 10
How the Lions rated in their 3rd Test victory over Australia
It took them a while, but the Lions finally played some rugby in the second half of this 16-41 victory.
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Explainer: why Ireland must beat Argentina (and what happens if they don't)
We wade through the IRB World Rankings combinations and sort out the mess so you don’t have to.
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Irish Open in numbers: the facts and figures you need to know
Put on your nerd hat and join us for a potted numerical history of the tournament.