# tactics - Monday 23 August, 2021
# Chalkboard
From The42
# Chalkboard
Shane Keegan breaks down the big Premier League games every Monday.
# tactics - Tuesday 30 March, 2021
# Belief
From The42
# Belief
Munster senior coach Stephen Larkham feels the Pro14 final was “fairly evenly matched.”
# tactics - Friday 12 March, 2021
# Box Kick
From The42
# Box Kick
Gregor Townsend feels Ireland’s strengths haven’t changed too much under Andy Farrell.
# tactics - Tuesday 17 November, 2020
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
Mickey Graham says the lower division sides “aren’t cute enough” in trying to influence games.
# tactics - Sunday 25 October, 2020
# Strategy
From The42
# Strategy
Ireland had encouraging variety in their kicking game as they beat Italy in Dublin.
# tactics - Saturday 5 September, 2020
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
The tactical approach from Johann van Graan’s side felt far too familiar as they came up short again.
# tactics - Monday 22 June, 2020
# Kick To Score
From The42
# Kick To Score
Scott Robertson’s side used a variety of kicks to cause major problems in Wellington.
# tactics - Saturday 1 February, 2020
# Moving On
From The42
# Moving On
The World Cup is in the rearview mirror as Johnny Sexton and co. bid to get up and running.
# tactics - Sunday 3 November, 2019
# Resurgence
From The42
# Resurgence
The 47-year-old told his players they could lift the trophy 18 months ago.
# tactics - Thursday 29 August, 2019
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
Joe Schmidt’s team have been experimenting with exits from their own 22.
# tactics - Tuesday 19 June, 2018
# Escorting
From The42
# Escorting
‘We didn’t feel like we did anything that any other team in the world isn’t doing.’
# tactics - Saturday 17 March, 2018
# Mastermind
From The42
# Mastermind
The Ireland head coach’s class told once again as his side delivered a controlled performance.
# tactics - Saturday 10 March, 2018
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
The close-range set-pieces were crucial for Ireland as they set up a Grand Slam shot.
# tactics - Saturday 3 February, 2018
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
The November Tests were extremely encouraging for Ireland from an attacking point of view.
# tactics - Saturday 18 November, 2017
# Woe
From The42
# Woe
The Boys in Green’s World Cup dream died in humiliating fashion at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday.
# tactics - Saturday 14 October, 2017
# Excuses
From The42
# Excuses
The Red Devils boss also had a pop at his Liverpool counterpart after today’s 0-0 draw.
# tactics - Sunday 16 July, 2017
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
3 key tactical questions ahead of today’s Ulster final showdown between Tyrone and Down.
# tactics - Thursday 29 June, 2017
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
Warren Gatland and Steve Hansen have an intriguing tactical battle ahead.
# tactics - Saturday 24 June, 2017
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
Murray Kinsella takes a look at the key areas in today’s clash at Eden Park.
# tactics - Sunday 11 June, 2017
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
The Crusaders were frustrated to get drawn into a kicking battle, but the Lions’ class showed.
# tactics - Sunday 4 June, 2017
# Interview
From The42
# Interview
Football journalist Michael Cox chats to The42 about the evolution of tactics in the Premier League era.
# tactics - Friday 2 June, 2017
# Warrenball
From The42
# Warrenball
The Lions boss has split the tour into two parts in his planning.
# tactics - Saturday 27 May, 2017
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
The title decider at the Aviva Stadium should be an intriguing clash.
# tactics - Saturday 14 January, 2017
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
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
# Only The Start
From The42
# Only The Start
Pat Lam’s Connacht know they will have to bring new attacking ideas into the mix.
# tactics - Thursday 16 June, 2016
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
Michael Cheika’s side are extremely difficult to defend against.
# tactics - Tuesday 14 June, 2016
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
Johne Murphy joined Murray Kinsella to look back on an historic weekend for Irish rugby.
# tactics - Saturday 11 June, 2016
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
There are many fascinating elements to today’s clash with the Springboks.
# tactics - Monday 18 April, 2016
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
We take a look at the unity behind the western province’s continuing rise.
# tactics - Tuesday 9 February, 2016
# Looking Back
From The42
# Looking Back
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
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
The Ireland head coach says his side don’t have just one set of tactics.
# tactics - Monday 11 January, 2016
# Failure
From The42
# Failure
Anthony Foley’s side were comprehensively beaten by 14-man Stade Français.
# tactics - Friday 18 December, 2015
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
The 26-year-old doesn’t think Ian Keatley needs special treatment this week.
# tactics - Tuesday 6 October, 2015
# PlayBook
From The42
# PlayBook
Ian Madigan is excited for Ireland to unleash some of the plays they have been holding back.
# tactics - Thursday 24 September, 2015
# Robust
From The42
# Robust
Barca were on the end of a rare 4-1 defeat in La Liga last night
# tactics - Thursday 21 May, 2015
# Hoops
From The42
# Hoops
We’re all about those Xs and Os.
# tactics - Thursday 2 April, 2015
# Tactics
From The42
# Tactics
There were tries from the clever ploy in both the Pro12 and Super Rugby last weekend.
# tactics - Tuesday 31 March, 2015
# Destroying The Game
From The42
# Destroying The Game
Joe Brolly believes negative tactics in Gaelic football are destroying the game.
# tactics - Thursday 26 March, 2015
# Innovation
From The42
# Innovation
This just doesn’t look right on first viewing.
# tactics - Saturday 14 February, 2015
# Tactical Preview
From The42
# Tactical Preview
We look at the kicking game, Bastareaud, the breakdown, France’s maul and Camille Lopez.
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