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# tactics - Tuesday 19 June, 2018
Ireland defend themselves after Wallabies question 'blocking' tactics
‘We didn’t feel like we did anything that any other team in the world isn’t doing.’
# tactics - Saturday 17 March, 2018
Schmidt seals status as Ireland's greatest ever coach with Grand Slam success
The Ireland head coach’s class told once again as his side delivered a controlled performance.
# tactics - Saturday 10 March, 2018
Schmidt's Ireland show typically clinical edge from close-range against Scots
The close-range set-pieces were crucial for Ireland as they set up a Grand Slam shot.
# tactics - Saturday 3 February, 2018
Video analysis: Schmidt's set-piece strikes and the "new breed" of Irish forward
The November Tests were extremely encouraging for Ireland from an attacking point of view.
# tactics - Saturday 18 November, 2017
Analysis: Ireland's poor preparation and tactics costs them against Denmark
The Boys in Green’s World Cup dream died in humiliating fashion at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday.
# tactics - Saturday 14 October, 2017
'I was feeling that I need my bench but we had no bench' - Mourinho
The Red Devils boss also had a pop at his Liverpool counterpart after today’s 0-0 draw.
# tactics - Sunday 16 July, 2017
Analysis: How Down can get at Tyrone, the Red Hand's speedy counter-attack and the kick-out battle
3 key tactical questions ahead of today’s Ulster final showdown between Tyrone and Down.
# tactics - Thursday 29 June, 2017
Finally, the rugby can do the real talking on this Lions tour
Warren Gatland and Steve Hansen have an intriguing tactical battle ahead.
# tactics - Saturday 24 June, 2017
Analysis: What will the first Test between the Lions and All Blacks look like?
Murray Kinsella takes a look at the key areas in today’s clash at Eden Park.
# tactics - Sunday 11 June, 2017
No surprises from the Lions' 'washing machine' but a major step forward
The Crusaders were frustrated to get drawn into a kicking battle, but the Lions’ class showed.
# tactics - Sunday 4 June, 2017
'There is still a deep-rooted superiority complex with English football'
Football journalist Michael Cox chats to The42 about the evolution of tactics in the Premier League era.
# tactics - Friday 2 June, 2017
'I want them to express themselves' - Gatland backs Lions to bring x-factor
The Lions boss has split the tour into two parts in his planning.
# tactics - Saturday 27 May, 2017
Analysis: What will today's Pro12 final between Munster and Scarlets look like?
The title decider at the Aviva Stadium should be an intriguing clash.
# tactics - Saturday 14 January, 2017
Attack, attack, attack - Mourinho's transformed Man Utd must not repeat Anfield Alamo act
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
'If we do the same things we did last year, we won't be in the top six'
Pat Lam’s Connacht know they will have to bring new attacking ideas into the mix.
# tactics - Thursday 16 June, 2016
Analysis: Australia's 1-3-3-1 shape looking to drag England series back
Michael Cheika’s side are extremely difficult to defend against.
# tactics - Tuesday 14 June, 2016
The42 Rugby Show: Stander's red, playmaking Marshall and Ireland without Sexton
Johne Murphy joined Murray Kinsella to look back on an historic weekend for Irish rugby.
# tactics - Saturday 11 June, 2016
Schmidt's biggest challenge yet is also an opportunity for Ireland
There are many fascinating elements to today’s clash with the Springboks.
# tactics - Monday 18 April, 2016
Analysis: Connacht's 2-4-2 a symbol of their collective drive under Lam
We take a look at the unity behind the western province’s continuing rise.
# tactics - Tuesday 9 February, 2016
'Leicester players were afraid of Italian tactics'
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
Schmidt: 'The game plan in the World Cup, I thought, served us really well'
The Ireland head coach says his side don’t have just one set of tactics.
# tactics - Monday 11 January, 2016
Analysis: Foley's Munster hit a new low with capitulation in Paris
Anthony Foley’s side were comprehensively beaten by 14-man Stade Français.
# tactics - Friday 18 December, 2015
Munster's game plan won't change as Murray looks to ease fans' frustration
The 26-year-old doesn’t think Ian Keatley needs special treatment this week.
# tactics - Tuesday 6 October, 2015
'We know that Joe's game plans are going to work' - Ireland firm in belief
Ian Madigan is excited for Ireland to unleash some of the plays they have been holding back.
# tactics - Thursday 24 September, 2015
Celta Vigo used some pretty unsophisticated tactics to stop Suarez last night
Barca were on the end of a rare 4-1 defeat in La Liga last night
# tactics - Thursday 21 May, 2015
The Warriors and Rockets are going 'full small ball', and it's creating fascinating NBA chess
We’re all about those Xs and Os.
# tactics - Thursday 2 April, 2015
Analysis: Munster and the Chiefs do damage with open-play mauls
There were tries from the clever ploy in both the Pro12 and Super Rugby last weekend.
# tactics - Tuesday 31 March, 2015
'Mickey Harte can f*** off and play behind closed doors if you're not in the business of entertainment'
Joe Brolly believes negative tactics in Gaelic football are destroying the game.
# tactics - Thursday 26 March, 2015
Analysis: Intelligent Chiefs push the boundaries by refusing the ruck
This just doesn’t look right on first viewing.
# tactics - Saturday 14 February, 2015
Analysis: 5 keys if Joe Schmidt's Ireland are to beat France in Dublin
We look at the kicking game, Bastareaud, the breakdown, France’s maul and Camille Lopez.
# tactics - Monday 9 February, 2015
Analysis: Munster's O'Donnell announces Ireland arrival with superb try
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
Ruck speed remains Leinster's lifeblood but wastefulness in 22 is an issue
Hooker Sean Cronin details how Matt O’Connor’s side can be more prolific in the ‘red zone’.
# tactics - Sunday 30 November, 2014
'We didn't talk much about tactics' - Lam on what was said to inspire Connacht's revival
The coach also praised Matt Healy for his stunning individual try.
# tactics - Saturday 15 November, 2014
Anatomy of a goal: Analysing Shaun Maloney's winner
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
Henk ten Cate: 'Part of forming a young player is playing them'
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
'If it's on, we will play' - Leinster looking to find next gear against Wasps
Head coach Matt O’Connor is hopeful that his players hit the right emotional pitch at the RDS.
# tactics - Thursday 9 October, 2014
Bernard Brogan: 'I wouldn't be the biggest fan of Jim McGuinness' style of football'
The former Player of the Year respects the ex-Donegal boss’
# tactics - Friday 22 August, 2014
Where will Januzaj feature under Van Gaal?
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
Brian Cuthbert: 'Teams can't afford to play a style of football that doesn't suit them'
The Cork boss says just copying Dublin won’t do any good without the type of player they have.
# tactics - Saturday 14 June, 2014
5 things Ireland U20s must do to beat England in tomorrow's JWC semi-final
Ireland are in the final four of the Junior World Championship for the first time; can they go one better?
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