# shape

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# Green shoots

The most encouraging passage of attack in Ireland's entire autumn campaign

The sequence leading to Duncan Taylor’s yellow card gave us a glimpse of what Ireland are trying to do.

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Dec 6th 2020, 12:08 PM

# game plan

Scanning, kicking, more playmakers, solid set-piece - Ireland's attack aims this autumn

Attack coach Mike Catt says teams ‘can’t just be one-dimensional anymore.’

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Oct 24th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Width

Analysis: Wales and Ireland on similar journeys with 1-3-2-2 attack shape

Both teams are looking to provide greater threat with increased width.

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Feb 5th 2020, 12:35 PM

# high-skilled

Analysis: Japan's skillful 1-3-2-2 attack central to shock win over Ireland

The skill level and structure of the hosts’ attack has instilled a confidence in their players, writes analyst Eoin Toolan.

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Oct 2nd 2019, 4:54 PM

# Shredded

'It's a funny pic, it's just good fun' - Springboks in good shape for World Cup

Faf de Klerk is enjoying the freedom Jacques Nienaber has given him in defence.

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Sep 17th 2019, 12:01 AM

# link pass

Analysis: The most relevant Ireland try before Schmidt's men meet Wales

Ireland’s forwards passed the ball freely last weekend but Devin Toner’s effort stood out.

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Feb 13th 2018, 4:58 PM

# Tactics

Analysis: Australia's 1-3-3-1 shape looking to drag England series back

Michael Cheika’s side are extremely difficult to defend against.

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Jun 16th 2016, 5:00 PM

# Fluidity

Analysis: Crusaders' classic shape allows individual skill to shine

We take a look at the Kiwis’ 2-4-2 shape, which has been adopted by Pat Lam’s Connacht.

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May 19th 2016, 5:00 AM

# shape

Schmidt to ring changes for Romania after attacking progress in Cardiff

The Kiwi head coach had always planned to field a fresh XV for the second Pool D clash.

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Sep 20th 2015, 7:00 AM

# shape

Analysis: Was Ireland's attack against England as weak as it seemed?

Joe Schmidt’s men coughed up an unacceptable amount of possession against England.

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Sep 7th 2015, 5:57 PM

# shape

Analysis: Bath's polished diamond structure allows creativity to flourish

We take a look at one aspect of the attacking quality that brought Mike Ford’s side into the Premiership final.

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Jun 4th 2015, 7:00 AM

# Jouez

Analysis: Jackman's Grenoble bringing French flair back to the Top 14

We use GIFs, screenshots and videos to examine the exciting attacking play of Grenoble so far this season.

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Oct 2nd 2014, 8:30 AM

# get in shape

Harvard scientists have found a new shape - it's in your phone cord

What took you so long, boffins?

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Apr 29th 2014, 2:23 PM

# new sensation

This bionic hand can sense shape and texture

Amputee Dennis Aabo Sorenson said he could feel things with his new hand for the first time in nine years.

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Feb 5th 2014, 10:46 PM

# dubh

Irish artists team up with US peers to go back to black

What happens when you make art inspired by the colour black? You create weird, wonderful and breathtaking shapes, as these Irish artists show.

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Feb 12th 2012, 8:30 AM