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Rugby
Missing the Six Nations? Murray Kinsella has been busy analysing Ireland's performance so far
How are Ireland actually doing?
PERFECT SIX NATIONS weather has descended, finally, on Dublin and Aviva ground staff are busy preparing for a rarer Friday-night showdown at the stadium.
A lull in coverage of the competition can emerge after a fallow week but our sister sports site, The 42, has been busy creating a brand-new way of telling the story of a game. They have made it available for free to readers of both The Journal and The 42.
From scrum woes to attacking gains, rugby expert Murray Kinsella combs through Ireland’s performance so far in the tournament using dressing room knowledge, match images and insightful data.
Whether you want the aerial contest success rate in pinpoint percentage terms, or simply want to be able to keep up while in the pub at the weekend, there’s some nugget of knowledge for you in this interactive piece.
Click the button below for the deep dive into how Andy Farrell’s men turned their campaign around. If you like what you see, a subscription to The 42 unlocks every article and every podcast from Murray Kinsella and the rest of the award-winning team.
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