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# tactics - Thursday 29 August, 2019

From The42 'We're mixing it up' - Ireland steer clear of box kicks for now Tactics

'We're mixing it up' - Ireland steer clear of box kicks for now

Aug 29th 2019, 6:30 AM 11,017 Views 6 Comments

Joe Schmidt’s team have been experimenting with exits from their own 22.

# tactics - Tuesday 19 June, 2018

From The42 Ireland defend themselves after Wallabies question 'blocking' tactics Escorting

Ireland defend themselves after Wallabies question 'blocking' tactics

Jun 19th 2018, 8:30 AM 15,841 Views 26 Comments

‘We didn’t feel like we did anything that any other team in the world isn’t doing.’

# tactics - Saturday 17 March, 2018

From The42 Schmidt seals status as Ireland's greatest ever coach with Grand Slam success Mastermind

Schmidt seals status as Ireland's greatest ever coach with Grand Slam success

Mar 17th 2018, 5:45 PM 11,294 Views 28 Comments

The Ireland head coach’s class told once again as his side delivered a controlled performance.

# tactics - Saturday 10 March, 2018

From The42 Schmidt's Ireland show typically clinical edge from close-range against Scots Tactics

Schmidt's Ireland show typically clinical edge from close-range against Scots

Mar 10th 2018, 5:26 PM 10,420 Views 28 Comments

The close-range set-pieces were crucial for Ireland as they set up a Grand Slam shot.

# tactics - Saturday 3 February, 2018

From The42 Video analysis: Schmidt's set-piece strikes and the "new breed" of Irish forward Tactics

Video analysis: Schmidt's set-piece strikes and the "new breed" of Irish forward

Feb 3rd 2018, 8:10 AM 9,177 Views 11 Comments

The November Tests were extremely encouraging for Ireland from an attacking point of view.

# tactics - Saturday 18 November, 2017

From The42 Analysis: Ireland's poor preparation and tactics costs them against Denmark Woe This post contains videos

Analysis: Ireland's poor preparation and tactics costs them against Denmark

Nov 18th 2017, 7:00 AM 5,801 Views 10 Comments

The Boys in Green’s World Cup dream died in humiliating fashion at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday.

# tactics - Saturday 14 October, 2017

From The42 'I was feeling that I need my bench but we had no bench' - Mourinho Excuses

'I was feeling that I need my bench but we had no bench' - Mourinho

Oct 14th 2017, 4:33 PM 8,695 Views 23 Comments

The Red Devils boss also had a pop at his Liverpool counterpart after today’s 0-0 draw.

# tactics - Sunday 16 July, 2017

From The42 Analysis: How Down can get at Tyrone, the Red Hand's speedy counter-attack and the kick-out battle Tactics

Analysis: How Down can get at Tyrone, the Red Hand's speedy counter-attack and the kick-out battle

Jul 16th 2017, 7:35 AM 1,945 Views No Comments

3 key tactical questions ahead of today’s Ulster final showdown between Tyrone and Down.

# tactics - Thursday 29 June, 2017

From The42 Finally, the rugby can do the real talking on this Lions tour Tactics

Finally, the rugby can do the real talking on this Lions tour

Jun 29th 2017, 10:25 PM 15,506 Views 16 Comments

Warren Gatland and Steve Hansen have an intriguing tactical battle ahead.

# tactics - Saturday 24 June, 2017

From The42 Analysis: What will the first Test between the Lions and All Blacks look like? Tactics

Analysis: What will the first Test between the Lions and All Blacks look like?

Jun 24th 2017, 1:00 AM 20,684 Views 32 Comments

Murray Kinsella takes a look at the key areas in today’s clash at Eden Park.

# tactics - Sunday 11 June, 2017

From The42 No surprises from the Lions' 'washing machine' but a major step forward Tactics

No surprises from the Lions' 'washing machine' but a major step forward

Jun 11th 2017, 10:00 AM 25,320 Views 21 Comments

The Crusaders were frustrated to get drawn into a kicking battle, but the Lions’ class showed.

# tactics - Sunday 4 June, 2017

From The42 'There is still a deep-rooted superiority complex with English football' Interview This post contains videos

'There is still a deep-rooted superiority complex with English football'

Jun 4th 2017, 7:00 AM 7,602 Views 4 Comments

Football journalist Michael Cox chats to The42 about the evolution of tactics in the Premier League era.

# tactics - Friday 2 June, 2017

From The42 'I want them to express themselves' - Gatland backs Lions to bring x-factor Warrenball

'I want them to express themselves' - Gatland backs Lions to bring x-factor

Jun 2nd 2017, 5:00 AM 5,527 Views No Comments

The Lions boss has split the tour into two parts in his planning.

# tactics - Saturday 27 May, 2017

From The42 Analysis: What will today's Pro12 final between Munster and Scarlets look like? Tactics

Analysis: What will today's Pro12 final between Munster and Scarlets look like?

May 27th 2017, 5:10 PM 9,236 Views 4 Comments

The title decider at the Aviva Stadium should be an intriguing clash.

# tactics - Saturday 14 January, 2017

From The42 Attack, attack, attack - Mourinho's transformed Man Utd must not repeat Anfield Alamo act Tactics

Attack, attack, attack - Mourinho's transformed Man Utd must not repeat Anfield Alamo act

Jan 14th 2017, 1:32 PM 5,709 Views 6 Comments

The Red Devils boss was criticised for being defensive against Jurgen Klopp’s men last time, only to see the attack change their season since then.

# tactics - Thursday 18 August, 2016

From The42 'If we do the same things we did last year, we won't be in the top six' Only The Start

'If we do the same things we did last year, we won't be in the top six'

Aug 18th 2016, 6:30 AM 5,817 Views 8 Comments

Pat Lam’s Connacht know they will have to bring new attacking ideas into the mix.

# tactics - Thursday 16 June, 2016

From The42 Analysis: Australia's 1-3-3-1 shape looking to drag England series back Tactics

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

Jun 16th 2016, 5:00 PM 34,398 Views 7 Comments

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

# tactics - Tuesday 14 June, 2016

From The42 The42 Rugby Show: Stander's red, playmaking Marshall and Ireland without Sexton Tactics This post contains videos

The42 Rugby Show: Stander's red, playmaking Marshall and Ireland without Sexton

Jun 14th 2016, 9:15 AM 23,019 Views 21 Comments

Johne Murphy joined Murray Kinsella to look back on an historic weekend for Irish rugby.

# tactics - Saturday 11 June, 2016

From The42 Schmidt's biggest challenge yet is also an opportunity for Ireland Tactics

Schmidt's biggest challenge yet is also an opportunity for Ireland

Jun 11th 2016, 7:00 AM 5,594 Views 10 Comments

There are many fascinating elements to today’s clash with the Springboks.

# tactics - Monday 18 April, 2016

From The42 Analysis: Connacht's 2-4-2 a symbol of their collective drive under Lam Tactics

Analysis: Connacht's 2-4-2 a symbol of their collective drive under Lam

Apr 18th 2016, 5:50 PM 42,411 Views 32 Comments

We take a look at the unity behind the western province’s continuing rise.

# tactics - Tuesday 9 February, 2016

From The42 'Leicester players were afraid of Italian tactics' Looking Back

'Leicester players were afraid of Italian tactics'

Feb 9th 2016, 2:58 PM 7,985 Views 8 Comments

The Foxes, who are now title favourites after beating Man City on Saturday, made a pre-season pact with Claudio Ranieri.

# tactics - Thursday 28 January, 2016

From The42 Schmidt: 'The game plan in the World Cup, I thought, served us really well' Tactics

Schmidt: 'The game plan in the World Cup, I thought, served us really well'

Jan 28th 2016, 10:01 PM 9,471 Views 84 Comments

The Ireland head coach says his side don’t have just one set of tactics.

# tactics - Monday 11 January, 2016

From The42 Analysis: Foley's Munster hit a new low with capitulation in Paris Failure

Analysis: Foley's Munster hit a new low with capitulation in Paris

Jan 11th 2016, 3:06 PM 25,588 Views 62 Comments

Anthony Foley’s side were comprehensively beaten by 14-man Stade Français.

# tactics - Friday 18 December, 2015

From The42 Munster's game plan won't change as Murray looks to ease fans' frustration Tactics

Munster's game plan won't change as Murray looks to ease fans' frustration

Dec 18th 2015, 6:30 AM 4,658 Views 9 Comments

The 26-year-old doesn’t think Ian Keatley needs special treatment this week.

# tactics - Tuesday 6 October, 2015

From The42 'We know that Joe's game plans are going to work' - Ireland firm in belief PlayBook

'We know that Joe's game plans are going to work' - Ireland firm in belief

Oct 6th 2015, 3:17 PM 5,499 Views 6 Comments

Ian Madigan is excited for Ireland to unleash some of the plays they have been holding back.

# tactics - Thursday 24 September, 2015

From The42 Celta Vigo used some pretty unsophisticated tactics to stop Suarez last night Robust

Celta Vigo used some pretty unsophisticated tactics to stop Suarez last night

Sep 24th 2015, 4:18 PM 8,073 Views 10 Comments

Barca were on the end of a rare 4-1 defeat in La Liga last night

# tactics - Thursday 21 May, 2015

From The42 The Warriors and Rockets are going 'full small ball', and it's creating fascinating NBA chess Hoops

The Warriors and Rockets are going 'full small ball', and it's creating fascinating NBA chess

May 21st 2015, 8:25 PM 5,844 Views No Comments

We’re all about those Xs and Os.

# tactics - Thursday 2 April, 2015

From The42 Analysis: Munster and the Chiefs do damage with open-play mauls Tactics

Analysis: Munster and the Chiefs do damage with open-play mauls

Apr 2nd 2015, 7:00 AM 6,347 Views 4 Comments

There were tries from the clever ploy in both the Pro12 and Super Rugby last weekend.

# tactics - Tuesday 31 March, 2015

From The42 'Mickey Harte can f*** off and play behind closed doors if you're not in the business of entertainment' Destroying The Game

'Mickey Harte can f*** off and play behind closed doors if you're not in the business of entertainment'

Mar 31st 2015, 12:01 AM 22,437 Views 48 Comments

Joe Brolly believes negative tactics in Gaelic football are destroying the game.

# tactics - Thursday 26 March, 2015

From The42 Analysis: Intelligent Chiefs push the boundaries by refusing the ruck Innovation

Analysis: Intelligent Chiefs push the boundaries by refusing the ruck

Mar 26th 2015, 6:30 AM 95,758 Views 24 Comments

This just doesn’t look right on first viewing.

# tactics - Saturday 14 February, 2015

From The42 Analysis: 5 keys if Joe Schmidt's Ireland are to beat France in Dublin Tactical Preview

Analysis: 5 keys if Joe Schmidt's Ireland are to beat France in Dublin

Feb 14th 2015, 11:58 AM 15,390 Views 10 Comments

We look at the kicking game, Bastareaud, the breakdown, France’s maul and Camille Lopez.

# tactics - Monday 9 February, 2015

From The42 Analysis: Munster's O'Donnell announces Ireland arrival with superb try Stepping Up

Analysis: Munster's O'Donnell announces Ireland arrival with superb try

Feb 9th 2015, 2:40 PM 8,918 Views 40 Comments

The openside flanker was on the end of a sweeping Ireland attack to seal victory for Joe Schmidt’s side in Rome.

# tactics - Wednesday 14 January, 2015

From The42 Ruck speed remains Leinster's lifeblood but wastefulness in 22 is an issue Red Zone

Ruck speed remains Leinster's lifeblood but wastefulness in 22 is an issue

Jan 14th 2015, 1:55 PM 3,879 Views 9 Comments

Hooker Sean Cronin details how Matt O’Connor’s side can be more prolific in the ‘red zone’.

# tactics - Sunday 30 November, 2014

From The42 'We didn't talk much about tactics' - Lam on what was said to inspire Connacht's revival Gameplan

'We didn't talk much about tactics' - Lam on what was said to inspire Connacht's revival

Nov 30th 2014, 9:24 AM 9,928 Views 24 Comments

The coach also praised Matt Healy for his stunning individual try.

# tactics - Saturday 15 November, 2014

From The42 Anatomy of a goal: Analysing Shaun Maloney's winner Breakdown

Anatomy of a goal: Analysing Shaun Maloney's winner

Nov 15th 2014, 3:01 PM 10,004 Views 12 Comments

It was a terrific finish from the Scottish midfielder but Martin O’Neill will be livid with the Irish players’ role in it.

# tactics - Monday 10 November, 2014

From The42 Henk ten Cate: 'Part of forming a young player is playing them' Interview

Henk ten Cate: 'Part of forming a young player is playing them'

Nov 10th 2014, 8:12 AM 6,596 Views 1 Comment

The former Barcelona and Chelsea assistant coach talks exclusively to TheScore.ie about educating players and why he thinks Louis van Gaal is the best coach.

# tactics - Sunday 19 October, 2014

From The42 'If it's on, we will play' - Leinster looking to find next gear against Wasps Tactics

'If it's on, we will play' - Leinster looking to find next gear against Wasps

Oct 19th 2014, 8:15 AM 5,153 Views 10 Comments

Head coach Matt O’Connor is hopeful that his players hit the right emotional pitch at the RDS.

# tactics - Thursday 9 October, 2014

From The42 Bernard Brogan: 'I wouldn't be the biggest fan of Jim McGuinness' style of football' Clash Of Styles

Bernard Brogan: 'I wouldn't be the biggest fan of Jim McGuinness' style of football'

Oct 9th 2014, 8:15 AM 5,828 Views 20 Comments

The former Player of the Year respects the ex-Donegal boss’

# tactics - Friday 22 August, 2014

From The42 Where will Januzaj feature under Van Gaal? Tactics

Where will Januzaj feature under Van Gaal?

Aug 22nd 2014, 11:00 AM 6,376 Views 5 Comments

The youngster launched his Premier League career with two fine goals against Sunderland last October, but life is different under the club’s new Dutch coach

# tactics - Saturday 21 June, 2014

From The42 Brian Cuthbert: 'Teams can't afford to play a style of football that doesn't suit them' Tactics

Brian Cuthbert: 'Teams can't afford to play a style of football that doesn't suit them'

Jun 21st 2014, 7:37 AM 3,297 Views 1 Comment

The Cork boss says just copying Dublin won’t do any good without the type of player they have.

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