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Thursday 22 October 2020
The tactical approach from Johann van Graan’s side felt far too familiar as they came up short again.
Scott Robertson’s side used a variety of kicks to cause major problems in Wellington.
The World Cup is in the rearview mirror as Johnny Sexton and co. bid to get up and running.
The 47-year-old told his players they could lift the trophy 18 months ago.
Joe Schmidt’s team have been experimenting with exits from their own 22.
‘We didn’t feel like we did anything that any other team in the world isn’t doing.’
Strict new coronavirus measures have come into effect – here’s what they mean for you.
The Ireland head coach’s class told once again as his side delivered a controlled performance.
The close-range set-pieces were crucial for Ireland as they set up a Grand Slam shot.
The November Tests were extremely encouraging for Ireland from an attacking point of view.
The Boys in Green’s World Cup dream died in humiliating fashion at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday.
The Red Devils boss also had a pop at his Liverpool counterpart after today’s 0-0 draw.
3 key tactical questions ahead of today’s Ulster final showdown between Tyrone and Down.
Warren Gatland and Steve Hansen have an intriguing tactical battle ahead.
Murray Kinsella takes a look at the key areas in today’s clash at Eden Park.
The Crusaders were frustrated to get drawn into a kicking battle, but the Lions’ class showed.
Football journalist Michael Cox chats to The42 about the evolution of tactics in the Premier League era.
The Lions boss has split the tour into two parts in his planning.
The title decider at the Aviva Stadium should be an intriguing clash.
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.
Pat Lam’s Connacht know they will have to bring new attacking ideas into the mix.
Michael Cheika’s side are extremely difficult to defend against.
Johne Murphy joined Murray Kinsella to look back on an historic weekend for Irish rugby.
There are many fascinating elements to today’s clash with the Springboks.
We take a look at the unity behind the western province’s continuing rise.
The Foxes, who are now title favourites after beating Man City on Saturday, made a pre-season pact with Claudio Ranieri.
The Ireland head coach says his side don’t have just one set of tactics.
Anthony Foley’s side were comprehensively beaten by 14-man Stade Français.
The 26-year-old doesn’t think Ian Keatley needs special treatment this week.
Ian Madigan is excited for Ireland to unleash some of the plays they have been holding back.
Barca were on the end of a rare 4-1 defeat in La Liga last night
We’re all about those Xs and Os.
There were tries from the clever ploy in both the Pro12 and Super Rugby last weekend.
Joe Brolly believes negative tactics in Gaelic football are destroying the game.
This just doesn’t look right on first viewing.
We look at the kicking game, Bastareaud, the breakdown, France’s maul and Camille Lopez.
The openside flanker was on the end of a sweeping Ireland attack to seal victory for Joe Schmidt’s side in Rome.
Hooker Sean Cronin details how Matt O’Connor’s side can be more prolific in the ‘red zone’.
The coach also praised Matt Healy for his stunning individual try.
It was a terrific finish from the Scottish midfielder but Martin O’Neill will be livid with the Irish players’ role in it.
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.
AS THE COUNTRY enters Level 5 restrictions for the next six weeks, we’ll all be finding different ways to occupy our time or take a break from work.
In April and May, many people put their trainers on and went for long walks, jogs or runs. Others took a dip in the sea.
With restrictions now in place, we want to know: Do you plan to exercise more over the next six weeks?
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Lecturer Maeve O’Rourke analyses the government’s nine main arguments in relation to the Bill.
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