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Wales’ hard-nosed performance against England at the end of the Autumn Nations Cup showed that the resilience of the Gatland years hasn’t gone completely, but it doesn’t paper over the fact that they haven’t taken to their new coach’s game plan or that they are still without a specialist defence coach.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ire-breakdown-error-2-v-wal-2020-2.gifIre Breakdown Error 2 (v Wal 2020 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ire-breakdown-error-1-v-wal-2020-2.gifIre Breakdown Error 1 (v Wal 2020 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/wal-def-2-v-eng-2020-2-image-1.jpgWal Def 2 (v Eng 2020 2) Imagehttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/wal-def-1-v-ire-2020-2-image-1.jpgWal Def 1 (v Ire 2020 2) Imagehttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/wal-def-2-v-eng-2020-2.gifWal Def 2 (v Eng 2020 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/wal-def-1-v-ire-2020-2.gifWal Def 1 (v Ire 2020 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/wal-link-play-2-v-ita-2020-2.gifWal Link Play 2 (v Ita 2020 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/wal-link-play-1-v-ita-2020-2.gifWal Link Play 1 (v Ita 2020 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/wal-attack-2-v-eng-2020-2.gifWal Attack 2 (v Eng 2020 2)2022-01-09T22:48:31+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2021/11/22/going-out-with-a-bang/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-dual-playmaker-system-v-arg-2021.gifIre Dual Playmaker System (v Arg 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/casey-v-arg-2021.gifCasey (v Arg 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-attack-3-v-arg-2021.gifIre Attack 3 (v Arg 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-attack-2-v-arg-2021.gifIre Attack 2 (v Arg 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-attack-1-v-arg-2021.gifIre Attack 1 (v Arg 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-counter-rucking-v-arg-2021.gifIre Counter-Rucking (v Arg 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-clearing-out-v-arg-2021.gifIre Clearing Out (v Arg 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-lineout-def-2-v-arg-2021.gifIre Lineout Def 2 (v Arg 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-lineout-def-1-v-arg-2021.gifIre Lineout Def 1 (v Arg 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-maul-2-v-arg-2021.gifIre Maul 2 (v Arg 2021)2021-11-22T19:16:40+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2021/11/19/maintaining-altitude/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/arg-maul-def-2-v-aus-2021-2.gifArg Maul Def 2 (v Aus 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/arg-maul-def-1-v-nz-2021-1.gifArg Maul Def 1 (v NZ 2021 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/arg-def-4-v-aus-2021-2.gifArg Def 4 (v Aus 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/arg-def-3-v-nz-2021-1.gifArg Def 3 (v NZ 2021 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/arg-def-2-v-nz-2021-2.gifArg Def 2 (v NZ 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/arg-def-1-v-nz-2021-1.gifArg Def 1 (v NZ 2021 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/arg-strike-play-2-v-aus-2021-2.gifArg Strike-Play 2 (v Aus 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/arg-strike-play-1-v-aus-2021-2.gifArg Strike-Play 1 (v Aus 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/moroni-2-v-aus-2021-2.gifMoroni 2 (v Aus 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/moroni-1-v-aus-2021-2.gifMoroni 1 (v Aus 2021 2)2021-11-19T16:35:10+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2021/11/14/statement-win/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-def-v-nz-2021.gifIre Def (v NZ 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/lowe-tackle-v-nz-2021.gifLowe Tackle (v NZ 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/keenan-catch-v-nz-2021.gifKeenan Catch (v NZ 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/jgp-50-22-kick-v-nz-2021.gifJGP 50-22 Kick (v NZ 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-forward-interplay-v-nz-2021.gifIre Forward Interplay (v NZ 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-wide-attack-2-v-nz-2021.gifIre Wide Attack 2 (v NZ 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/kelleher-try-v-nz-2021.gifKelleher Try (v NZ 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ringrose-attack-v-nz-2021.gifRingrose Attack (v NZ 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-wide-attack-1-v-nz-2021.gifIre Wide Attack 1 (v NZ 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-carry-2-v-nz-2021.gifIre Carry 2 (v NZ 2021)2021-11-15T14:18:58+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2021/11/08/roadkill/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-breakdown-penalty-2-v-jpn-2021-2.gifIre Breakdown Penalty 2 (v Jpn 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-breakdown-penalty-1-v-jpn-2021-2.gifIre Breakdown Penalty 1 (v Jpn 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-handling-error-2-v-jpn-2021-2.gifIre Handling Error 2 (v Jpn 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-handling-error-1-v-jpn-2021-2.gifIre Handling Error 1 (v Jpn 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-blind-side-attack-2-v-jpn-2021-2.gifIre Blind Side Attack 2 (v Jpn 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-blind-side-attack-1-v-jpn-2021-2.gifIre Blind Side Attack 1 (v Jpn 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/keenan-2-v-jpn-2021-2.gifKeenan 2 (v Jpn 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/keenan-1-v-jpn-2021-2.gifKeenan 1 (v Jpn 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-offload-2-v-jpn-2021-2.gifIre Offload 2 (v Jpn 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-offload-1-v-jpn-2021-2.gifIre Offload 1 (v Jpn 2021 2)2021-11-13T14:36:51+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2021/11/12/barometer/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/henshaw-v-tompkins-v-wal-2020.gifHenshaw v Tompkins (v Wal 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/lienert-brown-def-v-aus-2020-1.gifLienert Brown Def (v Aus 2020 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-two-out-passing-v-eng-2021.gifIre Two-Out Passing (v Eng 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nz-close-in-def-v-arg-2021-2.gifNZ Close-In Def (v Arg 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nz-forward-carrying-height-v-aus-2021-3.gifNZ Forward Carrying Height (v Aus 2021 3)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-def-2-v-jpn-2021-2.gifIre Def 2 (v Jpn 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-def-1-v-jpn-2021-2.gifIre Def 1 (v Jpn 2021 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ioane-2-v-sa-2021-1.gifIoane 2 (v SA 2021 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ioane-1-v-arg-2021-1.gifIoane 1 (v Arg 2021 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/aus-kicking-strategy-2-v-nz-2021-3.gifAus Kicking Strategy 2 (v NZ 2021 3)2021-11-12T14:09:32+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2021/11/04/hard-sun/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-attacking-decision-making-2-v-jpn-2021-1.gifIre Attacking Decision-Making 2 (v Jpn 2021 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-attacking-decision-making-1-v-jpn-2021-1.gifIre Attacking Decision-Making 1 (v Jpn 2021 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-maul-v-jpn-2021-1.gifIre Maul (v Jpn 2021 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-carry-v-jpn-2021-1.gifIre Carry (v Jpn 2021 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-kick-2-v-jpn-2021-1.gifIre Kick 2 (v Jpn 2021 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-kick-1-v-jpn-2021-1.gifIre Kick 1 (v Jpn 2021 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-kick-4-v-jpn-2021-1.gifIre Kick 4 (v Jpn 2021 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-kick-3-v-jpn-2021-1.gifIre Kick 3 (v Jpn 2021 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-breakdown-turnover-2-v-jpn-2021-1.gifIre Breakdown Turnover 2 (v Jpn 2021 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ire-breakdown-turnover-1-v-jpn-2021-1.gifIre Breakdown Turnover 1 (v Jpn 2021 1)2021-11-04T13:21:18+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2021/03/21/born-again/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ireland-32-18-england-post-match-analysis-born-again-header-photo.jpgIreland 32 - 18 England - Post-Match Analysis (Born Again) Header PhotoNormal Service Resumes: Jack Conan crashes over for a decisive try for Ireland yesterday. Against all odds, Ireland summoned a performance that was easily their best since 2018, demolishing a vaunted English side, and putting to bed any doubts over the direction they are going under Andy Farrell. The dismantling of Wales in the 2020 Six Nations and the victory over Scotland at the end of the Autumn Nations Cup were both satisfying in their own right, but this was the signature win that Farrell and his coaching ticket needed to prove that Ireland are in good hands in the post-Schmidt era.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cj-v-eng-2021.gifCJ (v Eng 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ire-kick-def-2-v-eng-2021.gifIre Kick Def 2 (v Eng 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ire-kick-def-1-v-eng-2021.gifIre Kick Def 1 (v Eng 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ire-def-2-v-eng-2021.gifIre Def 2 (v Eng 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ire-def-1-v-eng-2021.gifIre Def 1 (v Eng 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ire-attacking-kick-2-v-eng-2021.gifIre Attacking Kick 2 (v Eng 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ire-attacking-kick-1-v-eng-2021.gifIre Attacking Kick 1 (v Eng 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ire-blind-side-attack-v-eng-2021.gifIre Blind Side Attack (v Eng 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ire-pick-and-go-2-v-eng-2021.gifIre Pick-And-Go 2 (v Eng 2021)2021-03-21T19:29:57+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2021/03/18/glass-ceiling/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ireland-v-england-match-preview-glass-ceiling-header-photo.jpgIreland v England - Match Preview (Glass Ceiling) Header PhotoMission Impossible: Rónan Kelleher gets smashed in contact by Maro Itoje in the Autumn Nations Cup. Ireland have found the going tough in their meetings with England since 2018, and the respective form of the sides doesn’t bode well for Andy Farrell this weekend. England started this Championship poorly but surged back into life against France last Saturday, whereas Ireland played in fits and starts against Scotland. We have yet to see a complete performance from Ireland in 2021, but they could do with one this weekend, because anything less will not suffice against an English team who are word-class in just about every facet of the game.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/eng-territorial-play-2-v-ita-2021.gifEng Territorial Play 2 (v Ita 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/eng-territorial-play-1-v-ita-2021.gifEng Territorial Play 1 (v Ita 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/eng-attack-2-v-fra-2021.gifEng Attack 2 (v Fra 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/eng-attack-1-v-wal-2021.gifEng Attack 1 (v Wal 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sco-lineout-attack-v-eng-2021.gifSco Lineout Attack (v Eng 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fra-edge-misdirection-v-eng-2021.gifFra Edge Misdirection (v Eng 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/wal-attack-v-eng-2021.gifWal Attack (v Eng 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/eng-blitz-space-2-v-ita-2021.gifEng Blitz Space 2 (v Ita 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/eng-blitz-space-1-v-ita-2021.gifEng Blitz Space 1 (v Ita 2021)2021-03-18T18:03:29+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2021/03/15/defibrillation-test/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/scotland-24-27-ireland-post-match-analysis-header-photo.jpgScotland 24 - 27 Ireland - Post-Match Analysis () Header PhotoCrisis Averted: Johnny Sexton and CJ Stander relax after a nervy endgame in Murrayfield. Ireland will be relieved that they came up with the goods yesterday, but the fact that they almost blew a 14-point lead will give their coaching ticket sleepless nights. 99 times out of 100, Ryan Baird’s attempted charge-down of Ali Price’s box-kick would have been in vain, but Ireland shouldn’t have required it to win this game.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ire-def-2-v-sco-2021.gifIre Def 2 (v Sco 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ire-def-1-v-sco-2021.gifIre Def 1 (v Sco 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ire-attack-2-v-sco-2021.gifIre Attack 2 (v Sco 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ire-attack-1-v-sco-2021.gifIre Attack 1 (v Sco 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ire-forward-carry-2-v-sco-2021.gifIre Forward Carry 2 (v Sco 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ire-forward-carry-1-v-sco-2021.gifIre Forward Carry 1 (v Sco 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ire-lineout-def-2-v-sco-2021.gifIre Lineout Def 2 (v Sco 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ire-lineout-def-1-v-sco-2021.gifIre Lineout Def 1 (v Sco 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ire-kicking-2-v-sco-2021.gifIre Kicking 2 (v Sco 2021)2021-03-15T12:27:17+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2021/03/12/proving-ground/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/scotland-v-ireland-match-preview-proving-ground-header-photo.jpgScotland v Ireland - Match Preview (Proving Ground) Header PhotoLeading By Example: Stuart Hogg breaks through the Irish defence in February of last year. The Scottish captain has been sensational since rugby resumed post-lockdown and his own form is a reflection of his team’s change in fortunes. After being soundly beaten by Ireland for a number of years (bar the occasional blip), Scotland produced a performance against them at the start of the 2020 Six Nations that was, in truth, deserving of a win. Their Autumn Nations Cup clash was a bit more one-sided, but since the start of 2021, Gregor Townsend’s side look to have grown into a team that have the grit to match their attacking flair, and Murrayfield has not been Ireland’s favourite travel destination over the last decade.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/van-der-merwe-2-v-wal-2021.gifvan der Merwe 2 (v Wal 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/van-der-merwe-1-v-eng-2021.gifvan der Merwe 1 (v Eng 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sco-short-pass-2-v-wal-2021.gifSco Short Pass 2 (v Wal 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sco-short-pass-1-v-eng-2021.gifSco Short Pass 1 (v Eng 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sco-chip-kick-2-v-wal-2021.gifSco Chip-Kick 2 (v Wal 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sco-chip-kick-1-v-wal-2021.gifSco Chip-Kick 1 (v Wal 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sco-work-in-close-2-v-wal-2021.gifSco Work In-Close 2 (v Wal 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sco-work-in-close-1-v-eng-2021.gifSco Work In-Close 1 (v Eng 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sco-maul-2-v-wal-2021.gifSco Maul 2 (v Wal 2021)2021-03-12T19:49:54+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2021/02/28/a-sigh-of-relief/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/italy-10-48-ireland-post-match-analysis-header-photo.jpgItaly 10 - 48 Ireland - Post-Match Analysis () Header PhotoMorale Boost: Ireland’s dominant win over Italy yesterday doesn’t tell us anything about them that we didn’t already know, but it was a positive (if not perfect) performance and result nonetheless. At the same time, this was Italy’s worst display of the tournament yet, and the scoreline wasn’t far off the last meeting between these sides, but it would have been worrying if Ireland had stuttered along to a nervy win.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ita-attack-2-v-ire-2021.gifIta Attack 2 (v Ire 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ita-attack-1-v-ire-2021.gifIta Attack 1 (v Ire 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-attacking-hiccup-3-v-ita-2021.gifIre Attacking Hiccup 3 (v Ita 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-attacking-hiccup-2-v-ita-2021.gifIre Attacking Hiccup 2 (v Ita 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-attacking-hiccup-1-v-ita-2021.gifIre Attacking Hiccup 1 (v Ita 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-breakdown-competition-2-v-ita-2021.gifIre Breakdown Competition 2 (v Ita 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-breakdown-competition-1-v-ita-2021.gifIre Breakdown Competition 1 (v Ita 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-def-v-ita-2021.gifIre Def (v Ita 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-openside-play-2-v-ita-2021.gifIre Openside Play 2 (v Ita 2021)2021-02-28T17:52:53+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2021/02/25/boiler-room/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/italy-v-ireland-match-preview-boiler-room-header-photo.jpgItaly v Ireland - Match Preview (Boiler Room) Header PhotoKickstart: Being zero from two has left Ireland desperately needing a win in this Six Nations Championship, and they can be grateful that they are not playing Scotland or England next. Scheduling has not been kind to Italy in this Championship, but they are playing at home this weekend, and Ireland’s last visit to the Stadio Olimpico did not go smoothly. Andy Farrell’s side will be hoping for a similar outcome to their 7-try rout of the Azzurri last October in order to keep their title-winning hopes alive, but their hosts are capable of being obstinate and spiky when the mood strikes them.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/garbisi-3-v-wal-2020-2.gifGarbisi 3 (v Wal 2020 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/garbisi-2-v-fra-2021.gifGarbisi 2 (v Fra 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/garbisi-1-v-fra-2021.gifGarbisi 1 (v Fra 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ita-attack-4-v-fra-2021.gifIta Attack 4 (v Fra 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ita-attack-3-v-wal-2020-2.gifIta Attack 3 (v Wal 2020 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ita-attack-2-v-fra-2021.gifIta Attack 2 (v Fra 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ita-attack-1-v-fra-2021.gifIta Attack 1 (v Fra 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ita-ball-protection-v-eng-2021.gifIta Ball Protection (v Eng 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ita-aimless-kicking-v-eng-2021.gifIta Aimless Kicking (v Eng 2021)2021-02-25T19:56:23+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2021/02/14/dog-day-afternoon/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ireland-13-15-france-post-match-analysis-dog-day-afternoon-header-photo.jpgIreland 13 - 15 France - Post-Match Analysis (Dog Day Afternoon) Header PhotoEternal Deflation: For the second week running, Ireland produced a monumental performance that put them within reach of a win against all odds, but came away empty-handed yet again. It is a good sign that they can compete with a French team that are rightly being billed as World Cup contenders with injuries to several first-choice players, but losing so many close games is bound to dampen their spirits at some point. The players and coaches need to stay optimistic, though, because there is still a lot of road left in this Championship, and it could easily get worse for them.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-attack-4-v-fra-2021.gifIre Attack 4 (v Fra 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-attack-3-v-fra-2021.gifIre Attack 3 (v Fra 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-backfield-error-2-v-fra-2021.gifIre Backfield Error 2 (v Fra 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-backfield-error-1-v-fra-2021.gifIre Backfield Error 1 (v Fra 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-def-2-v-fra-2021.gifIre Def 2 (v Fra 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-def-1-v-fra-2021.gifIre Def 1 (v Fra 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-attack-2-v-fra-2021.gifIre Attack 2 (v Fra 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-attack-1-v-fra-2021.gifIre Attack 1 (v Fra 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-lineout-def-2-v-fra-2021.gifIre Lineout Def 2 (v Fra 2021)2021-02-14T22:58:16+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2021/02/12/acid-test/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ireland-v-france-match-preview-acid-test.jpgIreland v France - Match Preview (Acid Test)The Next Generation: After going into a severe decline for the majority of the last decade, French rugby has regained its place as a premier force in the game, with underage talent now being transferred to the senior team. French flair combined with professional fitness standards and defensive organisation have made France a formidable opponent once again, and after falling short against the better teams that they played in 2020, this weekend will give us an idea of just how far Ireland have come along under their new head coach.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fra-def-alignment-2-v-ire-2020.gifFra Def Alignment 2 (v Ire 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fra-def-alignment-1-v-ire-2020.gifFra Def Alignment 1 (v Ire 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-midfield-crash-v-fra-2020.gifIre Midfield Crash (v Fra 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sexton-kick-v-fra-2020.gifSexton Kick (v Fra 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ita-kick-v-fra-2021.gifIta Kick (v Fra 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/aki-kick-v-fra-2020.gifAki Kick (v Fra 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-attack-2-v-fra-2020.gifIre Attack 2 (v Fra 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-attack-1-v-fra-2020.gifIre Attack 1 (v Fra 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fra-try-4-v-ire-2020.gifFra Try 4 (v Ire 2020)2021-02-13T19:11:08+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2021/02/07/crushing-blow/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/wales-21-ireland-16-post-match-analysis-crushing-blow-header-photo.jpgWales 21 - Ireland 16 - Post-Match Analysis (Crushing Blow) Header PhotoPain But No Glory: After clawing their way into a lead with only 14-men in the first half of their clash with Wales today, Ireland lost control in the second half through a series of needless errors, and then had to contend with the heartbreak of a late fightback falling short. It wasn't a complete disaster of a performance, but their physical and mental state going into their next game against a dangerous French outfit will be of concern.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-lineout-def-v-wal-2021.gifIre Lineout Def (v Wal 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-maul-2-v-wal-2021.gifIre Maul 2 (v Wal 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-maul-1-v-wal-2021.gifIre Maul 1 (v Wal 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ringrose-offload-v-wal-2021.gifRingrose Offload (v Wal 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/earls-kick-v-wal-2021.gifEarls Kick (v Wal 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sexton-kick-v-wal-2021.gifSexton Kick (v Wal 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/murray-kick-v-wal-2021.gifMurray Kick (v Wal 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-rip-in-contact-v-wal-2021.gifIre Rip In Contact (v Wal 2021)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ire-breakdown-penalty-v-wal-2021.gifIre Breakdown Penalty (v Wal 2021)2021-02-07T22:39:37+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2021/01/31/on-the-path/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/on-the-path-header-photo.jpgOn The Path Header PhotoOne Step At A Time: 2020 was a tumultuous year for Ireland’s new head coach and his charges, and not just because of COVID. The changes that Andy Farrell has made to Ireland’s game plan have brought some high points, but plenty of teething problems as well.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/coombes-3-v-har-2020.gifCoombes 3 (v Har 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/coombes-2-v-osp-2020.gifCoombes 2 (v Osp 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ire-wide-wide-attack-2-v-eng-2020-2.gifIre Wide-Wide Attack 2 (v Eng 2020 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ire-wide-wide-attack-1-v-fra-2020.gifIre Wide-Wide Attack 1 (v Fra 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ire-ineffective-attack-2-v-eng-2020-2.gifIre Ineffective Attack 2 (v Eng 2020 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ire-ineffective-attack-1-v-fra-2020.gifIre Ineffective Attack 1 (v Fra 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ire-kicking-strategy-2-v-eng-2020-2.gifIre Kicking Strategy 2 (v Eng 2020 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ire-kicking-strategy-1-v-eng-2020-2.gifIre Kicking Strategy 1 (v Eng 2020 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/ire-attacking-intricacy-2-v-wal-2020-2.gifIre Attacking Intricacy 2 (v Wal 2020 2)2021-01-31T09:54:38+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2020/11/22/playback-loop/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-breakdown-problems-2-v-eng-2020.gifIre Breakdown Problems 2 (v Eng 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-breakdown-problems-1-v-eng-2020.gifIre Breakdown Problems 1 (v Eng 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-lineout-2-v-eng-2020.gifIre Lineout 2 (v Eng 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-lineout-1-v-eng-2020.gifIre Lineout 1 (v Eng 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/byrne-2-v-eng-2020.gifByrne 2 (v Eng 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/byrne-1-v-eng-2020.gifByrne 1 (v Eng 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/eng-def-space-v-ire-2020.jpgEng Def Space (v Ire 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-phase-play-attack-2-v-eng-2020.gifIre Phase-Play Attack 2 (v Eng 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-phase-play-attack-1-v-eng-2020.gifIre Phase-Play Attack 1 (v Eng 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-short-side-attack-2-v-eng-2020.gifIre Short-Side Attack 2 (v Eng 2020)2020-11-22T16:46:42+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2020/11/19/the-hurt-arena/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/e-daly-high-ball-2-v-wal-2020.gifE Daly High-Ball 2 (v Wal 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/e-daly-high-ball-1-v-fra-2020.gifE Daly High-Ball 1 (v Fra 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/keenan-backfield-1-v-wal-2020.gifKeenan Backfield 1 (v Wal 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/larmour-high-ball-3-v-eng-2020.gifLarmour High-Ball 3 (v Eng 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/henderson-2-v-eng-2018.gifHenderson 2 (v Eng 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/eng-physicality-2-v-ire-2020.gifEng Physicality 2 (v Ire 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/sa-vunipola-def-2-v-eng-2019.gifSA Vunipola Def 2 v (Eng 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/vunipola-1-v-ire-2019.gifVunipola 1 (v Ire 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-attack-2-v-wal-2020.gifIre Attack 2 (v Wal 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-attack-1-v-wal-2020.gifIre Attack 1 (v Wal 2020)2020-11-19T13:34:41+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2020/11/14/short-changed/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-ruck-support-2-v-wal-2020.gifIre Ruck Support 2 (v Wal 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-ruck-support-1-v-wal-2020.gifIre Ruck Support 1 (v Wal 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-running-into-touch-3-v-wal-2020.gifIre Running Into Touch 3 (v Wal 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-running-into-touch-2-v-wal-2020.gifIre Running Into Touch 2 (v Wal 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-running-into-touch-1-v-wal-2020.gifIre Running Into Touch 1 (v Wal 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-handling-error-2-v-wal-2020.gifIre Handling Error 2 (v Wal 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-handling-error-1-v-wal-2020.gifIre Handling Error 1 (v Wal 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-short-kick-v-wal-2020.gifIre Short Kick (v Wal 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-attacking-ploy-2-v-wal-2020.gifIre Attacking Ploy 2 (v Wal 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-attacking-ploy-1-v-wal-2020.gifIre Attacking Ploy 1 (v Wal 2020)2020-11-14T21:59:14+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2020/11/11/round-2/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/wal-def-2-v-ire-2020.jpgWal Def 2 (v Ire 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/wal-def-1-v-ire-2020.jpgWal Def 1 (v Ire 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/williams-def-3-v-ire-2020.gifWilliams Def 3 (v Ire 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/williams-def-2-v-ire-2020.gifWilliams Def 2 (v Ire 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/tompkins-def-2-v-ire-2020.gifTompkins Def 2 (v Ire 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/tompkins-def-1-v-ire-2020.gifTompkins Def 1 (v Ire 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/wal-attack-2-v-ire-2020.jpgWal Attack 2 (v Ire 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/wal-attack-1-v-ire-2020.jpgWal Attack 1 (v Ire 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/wal-attack-v-ire-2020.gifWal Attack (v Ire 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ireland-v-wales-match-preview-round-2-header-photo.jpgIreland v Wales - Match Preview (Round 2) Header PhotoTeething Problems: Ireland enjoyed a bonus-point win over Wales back in spring, but in hindsight, their victory had more to do with Wales still getting to grips with Wayne Pivac’s game plan than their own efforts. It was an impressive performance from Andy Farrell’s side, but despite finishing the Six Nations with a disappointing loss to Scotland, Wales (like Ireland) are continuing to evolve under a new coaching ticket, and if they click on Friday, Ireland will be in trouble.2020-11-11T19:07:10+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2020/11/01/crash-landing/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/fra-power-2-v-ire-2020.gifFra Power 2 (v Ire 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/fra-power-1-v-ire-2020.gifFra Power 1 (v Ire 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-option-taking-3-v-fra-2020.gifIre Option-Taking 3 (v Fra 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-option-taking-2-v-fra-2020.gifIre Option-Taking 2 (v Fra 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-option-taking-1-v-fra-2020.gifIre Option-Taking 1 (v Fra 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-knock-on-v-fra-2020.gifIre Knock-On (v Fra 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-botched-strike-move-v-fra-2020.gifIre Botched Strike Move (v Fra 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-breakdown-error-v-fra-2020.gifIre Breakdown Error (v Fra 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-phase-play-attack-v-fra-2020.gifIre Phase-Play Attack (v Fra 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/ire-one-out-carrying-v-fra-2020.gifIre One-Out Carrying (v Fra 2020)2020-11-01T17:24:17+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2020/10/29/tall-order/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fra-lineout-4-v-ita-2020.gifFra Lineout 4 (v Ita 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fra-lineout-3-v-eng-2020.gifFra Lineout 3 (v Eng 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2020)2020-10-30T14:28:21+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2020/10/25/back-with-a-bang/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ire-first-phase-attack-2-v-ita-2020.gifIre First-Phase Attack 2 (v Ita 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stockdale-4-v-ita-2020.gifStockdale 4 (v Ita 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/stockdale-3-v-ita-2020.gifStockdale 3 (v Ita 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/connors-2-v-ita-2020.gifConnors 2 (v Ita 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/connors-1-v-ita-2020.gifConnors 1 (v Ita 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/keenan-2-v-ita-2020.gifKeenan 2 (v Ita 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/keenan-1-v-ita-2020.gifKeenan 1 (v Ita 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ire-first-phase-attack-1-v-ita-2020.gifIre First-Phase Attack 1 (v Ita 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2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ita-attack-4-v-fra-2020.gifIta Attack 4 (v Fra 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ita-attack-3-v-wal-2020.gifIta Attack 3 (v Wal 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ita-attack-2-v-fra-2020.gifIta Attack 2 (v Fra 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/ita-attack-1-v-wal-2020.gifIta Attack 1 (v Wal 2020)2020-10-22T18:43:00+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2020/10/11/thinking-outside-the-box/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ire-delayed-line-split-image-v-eng-2020-1.pngIre Delayed Line-Split Image (v Eng 2020)Stumbling Over The Line: Conor Murray finally scores the bonus-point try in Rome last year after much huffing and puffing. Ireland’s performances in the 2019 Six Nations were disappointing, and while their outing against Italy wasn’t the worst, it was quite laboured nonetheless. They can’t afford to let the same thing happen this weekend, because after losing to England they need to rack up a massive points difference against the Azzurri to give themselves any hope of winning this tournament. Rustiness is going to be a factor because of the 8-month gap since they last played together, but there is a trophy there for the taking if they click well enough on Saturday and then go to Paris on a high.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/insert-ire-attack-2-v-eng-2020-1.gifInsert Ire Attack 2 (v Eng 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ire-draw-play-image-2-v-eng-2020-3.pngIre Draw-Play Image 2 (v Eng 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ire-draw-play-image-1-v-eng-2020-1.pngIre Draw-Play Image 1 (v Eng 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/insert-ire-attack-1-v-eng-2020-1.gifInsert Ire Attack 1 (v Eng 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/thinking-outside-the-box-header-photo-1.jpgThinking Outside The Box Header PhotoRepeating The Same Act And Expecting A Different Outcome: For over 18 months now, Ireland have faltered against blitz defences, with their soul-destroying defeat to England in February being the nadir. Their attacking shapes have changed under Mike Catt, but they are still struggling to deal with teams who rush up into their faces and smash their primary ball-carriers, and some innovation is in order.2020-10-22T18:41:33+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2020/02/21/fork-in-the-road/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/daly-high-ball-v-wal-2019.gifDaly High Ball (v Wal 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tuilagi-def-2-v-nz-2019.gifTuilagi Def 2 (v NZ 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tuilagi-def-1-v-nz-2019.gifTuilagi Def 1 (v NZ 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/england-v-ireland-turning-point-match-preview-header-photo-1.jpgEngland v Ireland (Turning Point) - Match Preview Header PhotoSteamroller: Manu Tuilagi breaks through multiple Irish tackles in Dublin a year ago. The last two meetings between these teams have seen Ireland beaten all ends up, but Andy Farrell’s squad are heading into this weekend’s fixture with momentum after getting back to somewhere near their 2018 form with a convincing win over Wales. Expectation can be a heavy burden, though, and Irish teams seem to struggle with it more than most. Unfortunately for them, this is very much a make-or-break game. Win, and they will probably go to Paris on the final day of the Championship unbeaten. Lose, and they will be depending on a victory over a stumbling Italian outfit to lift their spirits and generate a significant points difference before taking on an intimidating French side in the Stade de France.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/joseph-def-2-v-ire-2017-1.gifJoseph Def 2 (v Ire 2017)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/joseph-def-1-v-ire-2017.gifJoseph Def 1 (v Ire 2017)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/may-high-ball-v-sco-2020.gifMay High Ball (v Sco 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/underhill-curry-tackling.gifUnderhill-Curry Tacklinghttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/eng-attack-6-v-sco-2020.gifEng Attack 6 (v Sco 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/eng-attack-5-v-fra-2020.gifEng Attack 5 (v Fra 2020)2020-04-26T21:25:21+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2020/04/12/a-blessing-in-disguise/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/russell-hastings-article-a-blessing-in-disguise-header-photo-1.jpgRussell-Hastings Article (A Blessing In Disguise) Header PhotoOne of the more interesting subplots of this year’s Six Nations was the high-profile falling-out between Finn Russell and Gregor Townsend, and how it opened the door for Adam Hastings, a turn of events which looked fatal for the Scottish national side, but proved to be to the benefit of everyone involved, bar the Racing 92 playmaker.2020-04-12T20:29:32+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2020/02/03/knife-edge/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ire-attack-3-v-sco-2020.gifIre Attack 3 (v Sco 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ire-attack-2-v-sco-2020.gifIre Attack 2 (v Sco 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ire-attack-1-v-sco-2020.gifIre Attack 1 (v Sco 2020)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ire-def-3-missed-tackle-v-sco-2020.gifIre Def 3 - 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Post-World Cup Six Nations tournaments have been characterised by uninspiring Irish performances for the guts of the last two decades, but with a new head coach and a plethora of players tearing it up at club level, Ireland have the chance to show that Japan wasn't the apocalypse that it quite seemed three months ago.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/kelleher-2-v-con-2019-1.gifKelleher 2 (v Con 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/kelleher-1-v-tre-2019-1.gifKelleher 1 (v Tre 2019)2020-02-11T19:49:57+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2020/02/06/bogey-team/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ireland-v-wales-match-preview-bogey-team-header-photo.jpgIreland v Wales - Match Preview (Bogey Team) Header PhotoCul-De-Sac: Bundee Aki gets smashed back in the tackle by Alun-Wyn Jones last year. Ireland's record against Wales over the last decade has been abysmal, mainly because of their inability to break down Shaun Edwards' blitz defence. With Edwards having left the Welsh set-up and Wales' leading defender, Jonathan Davies, out injured, Ireland may have more room to manoeuvre on Saturday than they have become accustomed to.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/tompkins-def-v-ita-2020.gifTompkins Def (v Ita 2020)2020-02-06T21:38:55+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/10/17/everest-nz/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/nz-preview.jpgNZ PreviewClawing For Every Last Inch: Jacob Stockdale fights his way over the whitewash to score a decisive try against New Zealand last November. Beating the All Blacks was the pinnacle of a hugely successful 2018 for Ireland, but they have had a drastic change of fortune since then. Their form in the pool stages of this World Cup was as mixed as what they produced in the Six Nations, and although a comprehensive rout of Samoa last week might signify that they are back in the groove, there's still that nagging feeling that they have lost the ability to perform at a high level on a consistent basis. Time will tell if that is the case because on Saturday, they will face an All Blacks side who have hit fifth gear for this tournament. This isn't the quarter-final that Ireland would have hoped for, but it's the one that they've gotten, and if their aspirations of winning the World Cup were genuine, then they were going to have to factor in playing the reigning champions at some stage. It's cards on the table now for Joe Schmidt and this Ireland team.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/savea-cane-2-v-sa-rwc-2019.gifSavea-Cane 2 (v SA RWC 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/savea-cane-1-v-sa-rwc-2019.gifSavea-Cane 1 (v SA RWC 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/nz-def-close-in-v-aus-2019.gifNZ Def Close-In (v Aus 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/retallick-physicality-2-v-eng-2018.gifRetallick Physicality 2 (v Eng 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/retallick-physicality-1-v-sa-2017.gifRetallick Physicality 1 (v SA 2017)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/nz-shallow-kick-4-v-sa-rwc-2019.gifNZ Shallow Kick 4 (v SA RWC 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/nz-shallow-kick-3-v-sa-rwc-2019.gifNZ Shallow Kick 3 (v SA RWC 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/nz-shallow-kick-2-v-ire-2018.gifNZ Shallow Kick 2 (v Ire 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/nz-shallow-kick-1-v-ire-2016.gifNZ Shallow Kick 1 (v Ire 2016)2020-01-07T10:37:28+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/10/23/ground-zero/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/new-zealand-46-14-ireland-post-match-analysis-schmidt-photo.jpgNew Zealand 46 - 14 Ireland - Post-Match Analysis (Schmidt Photo)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ire-knock-on-v-nz-2019.gifIre Knock-On (v NZ 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/nz-wide-attack-2-v-ire-2019.gifNZ Wide Attack 2 (v Ire 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/nz-wide-attack-1-v-ire-2019.gifNZ Wide Attack 1 (v Ire 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/nz-kicking-v-ire-2019.gifNZ Kicking (v Ire 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/nz-def-v-ire-2019.gifNZ Def (v Ire 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/nz-physicality-2-v-ire-2019.gifNZ Physicality 2 (v Ire 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/nz-physicality-1-v-ire-2019.gifNZ Physicality 1 (v Ire 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/new-zealand-46-14-ireland-post-match-analysis-header-photo.jpgNew Zealand 46 - 14 Ireland - Post-Match Analysis (Header Photo)Soul-Destroying: Ireland’s players look shell-shocked after being soundly beaten by New Zealand in Tokyo Stadium. Four years of planning and preparation amounted to another crushing quarter-final defeat for Ireland, and the worst possible exit for their hugely successful head coach Joe Schmidt. There’s no chance for redemption for this group as Ireland face a sizable turnover in management and players in the aftermath of this World Cup, just the sinking feeling that Ireland didn’t give Schmidt or Rory Best the send-off that they deserved.2019-10-23T16:01:34+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/10/10/litmus-test/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ireland-v-samoa-winding-the-clock-match-preview-header-photo.jpgIreland v Samoa (Winding The Clock) - Match Preview Header PhotoKeeping The Ball Alive: Jamie Heaslip, Conor Murray and Jack McGrath try to get a handle on Alapati Leuia back in November of 2013. Ireland beat Samoa in their previous meeting with relative ease, but when the Polynesians decide to switch it on, containing them is a nightmare. A quarter-final is no longer a certainty for Ireland, but they need to make sure that they focus on what is in front of them and not what might be further down the road. Win big on Saturday and they reassert themselves and go into the last eight with some momentum, but stutter along unconvincingly and any confidence they have built could evaporate very quickly.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/samoa-maul-def-2-v-jpn-2019.gifSamoa Maul Def 2 (v Jpn 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/samoa-maul-def-1-v-sco-2019.gifSamoa Maul Def 1 (v Sco 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/samoa-ill-discipline-2-v-jpn-2019.gifSamoa Ill-Discipline 2 (v Jpn 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/samoa-ill-discipline-1-v-rus-2019.gifSamoa Ill-Discipline 1 (v Rus 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/samoa-def-2-v-aus-2019.gifSamoa Def 2 (v Aus 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/samoa-def-1-v-us-2019.gifSamoa Def 1 (v US 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ire-double-tackle-3-v-wal-2019.gifIre Double-Tackle 3 (v Wal 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ire-double-tackle-2-v-wal-2019.gifIre Double-Tackle 2 (v Wal 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ire-double-tackle-1-v-wal-2019.gifIre Double-Tackle 1 (v Wal 2019)2019-10-11T03:29:51+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/08/06/the-pale-rider/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ire-wide-wide-play-v-ita-2016.gifIre Wide-Wide Play (v Ita 2016)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ire-keep-ball-4-v-wal-2019.gifIre Keep-Ball 4 (v Wal 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ire-keep-ball-3-v-ita-2019.gifIre Keep-Ball 3 (v Ita 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ire-keep-ball-2-v-sco-2019.gifIre Keep-Ball 2 (v Sco 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ire-keep-ball-1-v-eng-2019.gifIre Keep-Ball 1 (v Eng 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ire-multi-phase-v-fra-2014.gifIre Multi-Phase (v Fra 2014)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ire-one-out-carrying-pattern-2-v-aus-2018-test-2.gifIre One-Out Carrying Pattern 2 (v Aus 2018 - Test 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ire-one-out-carrying-pattern-1-v-eng-2018.gifIre One-Out Carrying Pattern 1 (v Eng 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/henry-try-v-wal-2014.gifHenry Try (v Wal 2014)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/sexton-touch-finder-v-wal-2014.gifSexton Touch-Finder (v Wal 2014)2019-10-08T23:15:43+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/10/04/labour-intensive/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ireland-35-0-russia-post-match-analysis-header-photo.jpgIreland 35 - 0 Russia - Post-Match Analysis Header PhotoGrinding It Out: Rhys Ruddock powers over to score Ireland's third try against Russia. Garry Ringrose's late breakaway score helped to put some gloss on the result for Ireland, but it wasn't the backlash that everyone had hoped for. Scorelines don't always tell the full story, and although 35-0 suggests a comprehensive victory for Ireland, it doesn't tell you how laboured their performance was in this game. Wholesale changes can take the air out of the tyres, and the humid conditions made holding on to the ball for longer than five phases extremely challenging, but despite getting the bonus point, a turgid display wasn’t what Ireland needed in this fixture.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ire-cross-field-kick-v-rus-2019.gifIre Cross-Field Kick (v Rus 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ire-chip-kick-v-rus-2019.gifIre Chip-Kick (v Rus 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ire-grubber-kick-v-rus-2019.gifIre Grubber-Kick (v Rus 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ire-inside-pass-v-rus-2019.gifIre Inside-Pass (v Rus 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ire-breakdown-work-v-rus-2019.gifIre Breakdown Work (v Rus 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ire-congested-attack-v-rus-2019.gifIre Congested Attack (v Rus 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ire-offload-knock-on-v-rus-2019.gifIre Offload - Knock-On (v Rus 2019)2019-10-04T08:18:43+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/10/01/drawing-a-line-in-the-sand/2019-10-01T06:19:26+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/09/28/armageddon/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/japan-19-12-ireland-post-match-analysis-header-photo.jpgJapan 19 - 12 Ireland - Post-Match Analysis Header PhotoA Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words: Peter O’Mahony’s face says it all as Ireland trudge off the pitch after suffering a shock loss to Japan. There were many variables at play in this game (most notably an inspired Japanese performance), but it can’t be written off as a reality check because Ireland were supposed to have gotten that out of their system in the Six Nations and warm-ups. Joe Schmidt’s side are now depending on other results to go their way to reach the quarter-finals, and even if they manage that, a daunting fixture with the All Blacks could be will be waiting for them.2019-09-28T15:27:06+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/09/26/the-rising-sun/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ireland-v-japan-match-preview-header-photo.jpgIreland v Japan - Match Preview Header PhotoMen Against Boys: Josh van der Flier powers over for a try against Japan in June of 2017. Two years ago, Joe Schmidt took a squad of mostly fringe players to Japan for a two-Test series. Both games ended in comprehensive wins for Ireland, even if the Japanese were competitive for large parts of the second fixture, but things are different this time round. Japan are coming into this competition off the back of a victorious Pacific Nations Cup campaign, with a win over Russia to boot. Schmidt has built considerable strength in depth over the last four years, and it’s going to be put to the test on Saturday.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/jpn-scrum-2-v-sa-2019.gifJpn Scrum 2 (v SA 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/jpn-scrum-1-v-eng-2018.gifJpn Scrum 1 (v Eng 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/jpn-maul-def-2-v-sa-2019.gifJpn Maul Def 2 (v SA 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/jpn-maul-def-1-v-eng-2018.gifJpn Maul Def 1 (v Eng 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/jpn-forward-carry-2-v-sa-2019.gifJpn Forward Carry 2 (v SA 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/jpn-forward-carry-1-v-eng-2018.gifJpn Forward Carry 1 (v Eng 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/jpn-wide-wide-attack-2-v-sa-2019.gifJpn Wide-Wide Attack 2 (v SA 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/jpn-wide-wide-attack-1-v-eng-2018.gifJpn Wide-Wide Attack 1 (v Eng 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/jpn-counter-attack-2-v-sa-2019.gifJpn Counter-Attack 2 (v SA 2019)2019-09-26T06:34:00+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/09/22/dream-start/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ireland-27-3-scotland-post-match-analysis-header-photo.jpgIreland 27 - 3 Scotland - Post-Match Analysis Header PhotoAll The Boxes Ticked: Andrew Conway goes over for the bonus point try against Scotland. After seven months of self-doubt and questions over their form and quality, Ireland returned to something close to their 2018 form with a blistering start to their RWC 2019 campaign against a Scottish side who had no answers for them on the day. The fourth try might seem like a nice extra, but it gunning for it showed how switched on Ireland were, and it may prove important by the end of the pool stages.2019-09-22T17:42:56+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/09/20/the-way-back/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ire-botched-lineout-maul-v-sco-2019.gifIre Botched Lineout Maul (v Sco 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/farrell-turnover-v-sco-2019.gifFarrell Turnover (v Sco 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ire-attacking-shape-v-sco-2019-image.jpgIre Attacking Shape (v Sco 2019) Imagehttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/russell-intercept-v-ire-2019.gifRussell Intercept (v Ire 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ireland-v-scotland-match-preview-header-photo.jpgIreland v Scotland - Match Preview Header PhotoNoble Acts Of Charity: Sam Johnson scores a try in the Six Nations despite the best efforts of Joey Carbery. After having two tries put on them in the first quarter of their Six Nations clash with Ireland, Scotland were given a lift by an opportunistic score from Johnson that was against the run of play. Ireland have made hard work of putting Scotland away over the last decade, and another unconvincing performance against them will heap even more pressure on Joe Schmidt’s side.2019-09-20T06:09:10+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/11/19/cloud-nine/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ireland-16-9-new-zealand-match-reaction-cloud-nine-header-photo.jpgIreland 16 - 9 New Zealand - Match Reaction (Cloud Nine) Header PhotoElation: Ireland’s players celebrate after beating the All Blacks on Irish soil for the first time in history. The home side were superior to New Zealand in just about every way possible on the day, and apart from winning a World Cup quarter-final, have smashed through every glass ceiling presented to them since Joe Schmidt took charge. The sky’s the limit for a group who are both talented and well-coached, and it’s getting harder and harder not to look ahead to November of next year.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ire-swarm-2-v-nz-2018.gifIre Swarm 2 (v NZ 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ire-swarm-1-v-nz-2018.gifIre Swarm 1 (v NZ 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/kearney-save-v-nz-20181.gifKearney Save (v NZ 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/o_mahony-save-v-nz-2018.gifO_Mahony Save (v NZ 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ire-error-2-v-nz-2018.gifIre Error 2 (v NZ 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ire-error-1-v-nz-2018.gifIre Error 1 (v NZ 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ire-att-3-v-nz-2018.gifIre Att 3 (v NZ 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ire-att-2-v-nz-2018.gifIre Att 2 (v NZ 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ire-att-1-v-nz-2018.gifIre Att 1 (v NZ 2018)2019-08-28T22:36:31+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/03/17/death-by-a-thousand-cuts/2019-03-18T22:02:24+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/03/14/the-lions-den/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/wales-v-ireland-match-preview-header-photo.jpgWales v Ireland - Match Preview Header PhotoThe Collective Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Individual Parts: If you look through the Welsh teamsheet for this Saturday, there aren't many players that jump out as world class, but Warren Gatland has them playing with a cohesiveness that is far more valuable than having a roster of star players. After stuttering in the first two rounds, Wales turned in a gritty, intelligent performance against England and got the job done in trying circumstances against Scotland. On top of that, they have developed something of an aura of invincibility in their home ground as of late; their Six Nations rivals have always found it a tough place to go, but even southern hemisphere teams (apart from New Zealand) are finding wins in the Principality Stadium harder and harder to come by. Ireland have struggled in Cardiff for the better part of a decade, and with their form in this year's Championship being less-than-stellar, they have a daunting task ahead of them.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sexton-garryowen-v-sco-2019.gifSexton Garryowen (v Sco 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/murray-box-kick-v-ita-2019.gifMurray Box-Kick (v Ita 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/williams-aerial-skills-v-eng-2019.gifWilliams Aerial Skills (v Eng 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/williams-backfield-covering-v-eng-2019.gifWilliams Backfield Covering (v Eng 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/graham-try-v-wal-2019.gifGraham Try (v Wal 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/stoic-wal-def-2-v-eng-2019.gifStoic Wal Def 2 (v Eng 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/stoic-wal-def-1-v-fra-2019.gifStoic Wal Def 1 (v Fra 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ire-carry-2-v-wal-2018.gifIre Carry 2 (v Wal 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ire-carry-1-v-wal-2018.gifIre Carry 1 (v Wal 2018)2019-03-14T22:05:42+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/03/11/lazarus/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ireland-26-14-france-post-match-analysis-lazarus-header-photo.jpgIreland 26 - 14 France - Post-Match Analysis (Lazarus) Header PhotoBack From The Dead: Johnny Sexton celebrates scoring Ireland’s second try yesterday with his teammates. After spending the first three rounds of this year’s Six Nations looking like a pale imitation of the side that conquered all before them in 2018, it was business as usual for Ireland as they produced a performance of class and substance against France. Les Bleus were shockingly poor on the day, and Joe Schmidt won’t be happy with the manner in which Ireland conceded two tries in the last 5 minutes of the match, but it seems as though normal service has resumed for now at least.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ire-kicking-4-v-fra-2019.gifIre Kicking 4 (v Fra 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ire-kicking-3-v-fra-2019.gifIre Kicking 3 (v Fra 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ire-kicking-2-v-fra-2019.gifIre Kicking 2 (v Fra 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ire-kicking-1-v-fra-2019.gifIre Kicking 1 (v Fra 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ire-intricacy-in-attack-4-v-fra-2019.gifIre Intricacy In Attack 4 (v Fra 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ire-intricacy-in-attack-3-v-fra-2019.gifIre Intricacy In Attack 3 (v Fra 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ire-intricacy-in-attack-2-v-fra-2019.gifIre Intricacy In Attack 2 (v Fra 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ire-intricacy-in-attack-1-v-fra-2019.gifIre Intricacy In Attack 1 (v Fra 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ire-rip-tackle-2-v-fra-2019.gifIre Rip Tackle 2 (v Fra 2019)2019-03-12T22:21:37+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/03/08/blue-demons/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ireland-v-france-match-preview-blue-demons-header-photo.jpgIreland v France - Match Preview (Blue Demons) Header PhotoNever Give A Sucker An Even Break: Teddy Thomas breaks through a despairing tackle from Jacob Stockdale to score a game-changing try in the Stade de France last year. After dominating territory and possession for the majority of the game and generating countless try-scoring chances, Ireland switched off for a couple of seconds and allowed France to take the lead with less than ten minutes to go. Joe Schmidt's side have been generous with their profligacy when playing France for a few years now, and the errors from them have kept Les Bleus interested in matches that they would otherwise have not bothered with had they conceded five-pointers early on. Ireland need to be clinical with every opportunity that comes their way on Sunday, because if they are forced to survive a physical onslaught from the French to hold on to a win, it will definitely show when they have to play Wales six days later.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/bastareaud-2-v-sco-2019.gifBastareaud 2 (v Sco 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/bastareaud-1-v-eng-2019.gifBastareaud 1 (v Eng 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/fra-staccato-attack-2-v-eng-2019.gifFra Staccato Attack 2 (v Eng 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/fra-staccato-attack-1-v-wal-2019.gifFra Staccato Attack 1 (v Wal 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ire-profligacy-4-v-fra-2018.gifIre Profligacy 4 (v Fra 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ire-profligacy-3-v-fra-2017.gifIre Profligacy 3 (v Fra 2017)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ire-profligacy-2-v-fra-2016.gifIre Profligacy 2 (v Fra 2016)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ire-profligacy-1-v-fra-2015.gifIre Profligacy 1 (v Fra 2015)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/fra-backfield-cover-4-v-sco-2019.gifFra Backfield Cover 4 (v Sco 2019)2019-03-08T13:50:34+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/02/25/treading-water/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/italy-16-26-ireland-post-match-analysis-treading-water.jpgItaly 16 - 26 Ireland - Post-Match Analysis (Treading Water)Off-Colour: Rob Kearney knocks the ball on against Italy at a time in the match when Ireland needed their more experienced players to show composure. Joe Schmidt’s team were highly error-prone yesterday, and with a raft of personnel changes and senior players underperforming, they were lucky to leave Rome with a try bonus point. The same uncomfortable questions that were asked after their clashes with England and Scotland remain, however, and three flat performances in a row can’t really be called an aberration.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ita-breakdown-competition-2-v-ire-2019.gifIta Breakdown Competition 2 (v Ire 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ita-breakdown-competition-1-v-ire-2019.gifIta Breakdown Competition 1 (v Ire 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ita-fringe-def-2-v-ire-2019.gifIta Fringe Def 2 (v Ire 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ita-fringe-def-1-v-ire-2019.gifIta Fringe Def 1 (v Ire 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-offside-penalty-v-ita-2019.gifIre Offside Penalty (v Ita 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-overthrow-v-ita-2019.gifIre Overthrow (v Ita 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-long-clearance-kick-v-ita-2019.gifIre Long Clearance Kick (v Ita 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-knock-on-v-ita-2019.gifIre Knock-On (v Ita 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-footwork-before-contact-2-v-ita-2019.gifIre Footwork Before Contact 2 (v Ita 2019)2019-02-27T23:14:24+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/02/22/respecting-the-underdog/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/italy-v-ireland-match-preview-respecting-the-underdog-header-photo.jpgItaly v Ireland - Match Preview (Respecting The Underdog) Header PhotoTaking The Foot Off The Gas: Matteo Minozzi goes over in the corner to score a late try against Ireland in February of last year. After putting 6 tries on Italy in 53 minutes, Ireland switched off defensively and nearly ended up conceding a try bonus point. The Azzurri are between a rock and a hard place at the moment, but that doesn’t mean that Ireland shouldn’t be wary of them. Conor O’Shea’s side have enough pace in the wide channels (an area where Ireland were exposed yet again against Scotland), and even though Ireland have beaten them by huge margins in their encounters in this RWC cycle, they can’t afford to be complacent, given how badly they started this Championship.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ita-def-3-v-wal-2019.gifIta Def 3 (v Wal 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ita-def-2-v-sco-2019.gifIta Def 2 (v Sco 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ita-def-1-v-sco-2019.gifIta Def 1 (v Sco 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ita-attack-2-v-wal-2019.gifIta Attack 2 (v Wal 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ita-attack-1-v-sco-2019.gifIta Attack 1 (v Sco 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-narrow-def-6-v-ita-2018.gifIre Narrow Def 6 (v Ita 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-narrow-def-5-v-ita-2018.gifIre Narrow Def 5 (v Ita 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-narrow-def-4-v-ita-2018.gifIre Narrow Def 4 (v Ita 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-narrow-def-3-v-sco-2019.gifIre Narrow Def 3 (v Sco 2019)2019-02-25T23:33:50+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/02/11/the-bare-minimum/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/jpeg.jpgJPEGThat’ll Have To Do: Rory Best lifts the Centenary Quaich with a grimace after Ireland overcome Scotland on Saturday. Winning in Murrayfield by three tries to one with a raft of injuries and no form isn’t easy, but it wasn’t quite the volcanic response that we expected from Ireland after being beaten all ends up at home by England the previous week. It’s a step in the right direction but Joe Schmidt’s have buckets of work to do.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sco-def-2-v-sco-2019.gifSco Def 2 (v Sco 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sco-def-1-v-sco-2019.gifSco Def 1 (v Sco 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-slow-ruck-ball-2-v-sco-2019.gifIre Slow Ruck Ball 2 (v Sco 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-slow-ruck-ball-1-v-sco-2019.gifIre Slow Ruck Ball 1 (v Sco 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/earls-try-v-sco-2019.gifEarls Try (v Sco 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/stockdale-try-v-sco-2019.gifStockdale Try (v Sco 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/kearney-v-sco-2019.gifKearney (v Sco 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-strong-collision-2-v-sco-2019.gifIre Strong Collision 2 (v Sco 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-strong-collision-1-v-sco-2019.gifIre Strong Collision 1 (v Sco 2019)2019-02-25T23:31:40+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/02/07/scotland-v-ireland-match-preview/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-continuity-in-attack-2-v-sco-2018.gifIre Continuity in Attack 2 (v Sco 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-continuity-in-attack-1-v-sco-2018.gifIre Continuity in Attack 1 (v Sco 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-close-in-carry-2-v-sco-2018.gifIre Close-In Carry 2 (v Sco 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-close-in-carry-1-v-sco-2018.gifIre Close-In Carry 1 (v Sco 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sco-wide-movement-2-v-ita-2019.gifSco Wide Movement 2 (v Ita 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sco-wide-movement-1-v-sa-2018.gifSco Wide Movement 1 (v SA 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-narrow-def-v-eng-2019.gifIre Narrow Def (v Eng 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-handling-error-v-sco-2018.gifIre Handling Error (v Sco 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-blown-lineout-v-sco-2018.gifIre Blown Lineout (v Sco 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/sco-counter-attack-2-v-ita-2019.gifSco Counter-Attack 2 (v Ita 2019)2019-02-25T23:27:24+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/02/04/a-nightmare-on-lansdowne-road/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ireland-20-32-england-post-match-analysis-a-nightmare-on-lansdowne-road-header-photo.jpgIreland 20 - 32 England - Post-Match Analysis (A Nightmare On Lansdowne Road) Header PhotoCrash-Landing: Ireland’s players look devastated after being defeated by England on Saturday. Getting bonus-pointed at home by your oldest rival in the first round is as rough a start to the Six Nations as you can get, and saying that it’s a good thing that this happened now instead of at the World Cup is scant consolation at this moment in time. Ireland have a mountain to climb in this Championship, as well as hard questions to ask about themselves seven months out from a World Cup where they were hoping to break new ground.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-backfield-cover-3-v-eng-2019-1.gifIre Backfield Cover 3 (v Eng 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-backfield-cover-2-v-eng-2019-1.gifIre Backfield Cover 2 (v Eng 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-backfield-cover-1-v-eng-2019-1.gifIre Backfield Cover 1 (v Eng 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-cross-field-running-2-v-eng-2019.gifIre Cross-Field Running 2 (v Eng 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/thomas-positioning.gifThomas Positioninghttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-cross-field-running-1-v-eng-2019.gifIre Cross-Field Running 1 (v Eng 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-slow-ruck-ball-v-eng-2019.gifIre Slow Ruck Ball (v Eng 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ire-forward-carry-v-eng-2019.gifIre Forward Carry (v Eng 2019)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/eng-wide-attack-2-v-ire-2019.gifEng Wide Attack 2 (v Ire 2019)2019-02-25T23:24:16+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2019/01/31/heavy-lies-the-crown/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/tuilagi-v-aus-nov-2018.giftuilagi (v aus nov 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/slade-v-sa-nov-2018.gifslade (v sa nov 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ireland-v-england-match-preview-heavy-lies-the-crown-header-photo.jpgireland v england - match preview (heavy lies the crown) header photoIn The Crosshairs: Going into a tournament as reigning champions can be good and bad at the same time. There's huge confidence to be taken from finishing top of the table the previous year, but there's an added pressure that goes with being in that position; every other team will be only too happy to knock Ireland off their perch between now and the end of March. They can take some comfort from having England and France at home in this Championship, but in a year where they are rightly being considered World Cup contenders, Joe Schmidt's side are going to be put under the microscope this spring.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ire-back-line-move-2-v-nz-nov-2018.gifire back line move 2 (v nz nov 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ire-back-line-move-1-v-aus-test-3-2018.gifire back line move 1 (v aus test 3 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ire-blind-side-att-v-nz-2018.gifire blind side att (v nz 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/m-vunipola-pass-2-v-fra-2018.gifm vunipola pass 2 (v fra 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/m-vunipola-pass-1-v-fra-2018.gifm vunipola pass 1 (v fra 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/m-vunipola-carry-2-v-ire-2018.gifm vunipola carry 2 (v ire 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/m-vunipola-carry-1-v-ire-2018.gifm vunipola carry 1 (v ire 2018)2019-01-31T18:23:11+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/11/15/heart-of-darkness/2018-11-15T17:44:31+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/11/12/blowing-off-the-cobwebs/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ire-lineout-mistake-2-v-arg-2018.gifIre Lineout Mistake 2 (v Arg 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ire-maul-2-v-arg-2018.gifIre Maul 2 (v Arg 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ire-maul-1-v-arg-2018.gifIre Maul 1 (v Arg 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ire-scrum-2-v-arg-2018.gifIre Scrum 2 (v Arg 2018)2018-11-12T20:40:20+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/11/08/the-sleeping-giant/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ireland-v-new-zealand-match-preview-heart-of-darkness.jpgIreland v New Zealand - Match Preview (Heart Of Darkness)No Holds Barred: Robbie Henshaw cops a high shot from Sam Cane back in November of 2016. Two weeks after becoming the first All Blacks side to lose to Ireland, Cane and his teammates came to Dublin and played with a cynical, malicious brutality that the men in green weren't prepared for. Joe Schmidt's players have learned how to bare their teeth when the need arises since then, but if they are to pull off another famous win over New Zealand this weekend, they're going to have to leave their conscience in the changing room.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ireland-v-argentina-match-preview-the-sleeping-giant.jpgIreland v Argentina - Match Preview (The Sleeping Giant)All Too Easy: Jacob Stockdale races through to score his second try against a lacklustre Argentinian defence 12 months ago. When Ireland played the Pumas last year, the visitors looked short of inspiration and energy. End-of-year fatigue has been an issue for Argentina since they joined the Rugby Championship, but their malaise that day was symptomatic of something deeper. There were rumours of discontent among the squad under Daniel Hourcade, and with Mario Ledesma now at the helm, they are back to their destructive best.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/arg-set-piece-def-2-v-nz-test-2.gifArg Set-Piece Def 2 (v NZ - Test 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/arg-set-piece-def-1-v-aus-test-1.gifArg Set-Piece Def 1 (v Aus - Test 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/arg-lineout-2-v-nz-test-2.gifArg Lineout 2 (v NZ - Test 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/arg-lineout-1-v-sa-test-2.gifArg Lineout 1 (v SA - Test 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/arg-scrum-2-v-nz-test-2.gifArg Scrum 2 (v NZ - Test 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/arg-scrum-1-v-aus-test-1.gifArg Scrum 1 (v Aus - Test 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/arg-attack-3-v-nz-test-1.gifArg Attack 3 (v NZ - Test 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/arg-attack-2-v-aus-test-1.gifArg Attack 2 (v Aus - Test 1)2018-11-08T17:40:06+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/06/25/sounding-the-claxon/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-luck-2-v-aus-2018-test-33.gifIre Luck 2 (v Aus 2018 - Test 3)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-luck-1-v-aus-2018-test-36.gifIre Luck 1 (v Aus 2018 - Test 3)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-luck-1-v-aus-2018-test-35.gifIre Luck 1 (v Aus 2018 - Test 3)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/australia-16-20-ireland-match-reaction-header-photo8.jpgAustralia 16 - 20 Ireland - Match Reaction Header PhotoFalling Over The Line: CJ Stander powers over from the back of a maul on Saturday to score a decisive try that ended up being the difference between Ireland and Australia. The men in green made history by winning a series on Australian soil for the first time in almost four decades, but they nearly let this game slip away from them by not taking their chances. It has been a recurring theme for Joe Schmidt’s side over the last three weeks, and although clinching the series will boost their confidence no end, the lack of accuracy in the red zone will need to change if they are to go on to bigger and better things.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/coleman-penalty-3-v-ire-2018-test-3.gifColeman Penalty 3 (v Ire 2018 - Test 3)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/coleman-penalty-2-v-ire-2018-test-3.gifColeman Penalty 2 (v Ire 2018 - Test 3)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/coleman-penalty-1-v-ire-2018-test-3.gifColeman Penalty 1 (v Ire 2018 - Test 3)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/folau-penalty-v-ire-2018-test-3.gifFolau Penalty (v Ire 2018 - Test 3)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-wasted-chance-2-v-ire-2018-test-3.gifIre Wasted Chance 2 (v Ire 2018 - Test 3)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-wasted-chance-1-v-ire-2018-test-3.gifIre Wasted Chance 1 (v Ire 2018 - Test 3)2018-10-09T16:33:31+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/06/18/all-square/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/jpeg.jpgJPEGBack In Business: Tadhg Furlong crashes through Nick Phipps and Rob Simmons to score during Ireland’s clash with Australia on Saturday. After a few weeks where the Wexford native seemed to be fatiguing badly, he came up with a thundering performance that may very well be one of his greatest in a green jersey. The rest of his teammates were excellent, too, and Ireland needed everyone operating at close to 100% to secure a win and level this series.2018-06-20T15:07:19+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/06/11/picking-over-the-bones/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/australia-18-9-ireland-match-reaction-header-photo.jpgAustralia 18 - 9 Ireland - Match Reaction Header PhotoEmpty-Handed: Ireland’s players look dejected after losing to Australia at the weekend. Nine points isn’t a fair reflection on how close Saturday’s Test between the two teams actually was, and the most frustrating thing about the game from an Irish perspective was that they had enough chances to win it. All the same, Joe Schmidt’s side have their work cut out for them ahead of the second match of this series.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-red-zone-turnover-2-v-aus-2018.gifIre Red Zone Turnover 2 (v Aus 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-red-zone-turnover-1-v-aus-2018.gifIre Red Zone Turnover 1 (v Aus 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-blunt-attack-4-v-aus-2018.gifIre Blunt Attack 4 (v Aus 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-blunt-attack-3-v-aus-2018.gifIre Blunt Attack 3 (v Aus 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-blunt-attack-2-v-aus-2018.gifIre Blunt Attack 2 (v Aus 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-blunt-attack-1-v-aus-2018.gifIre Blunt Attack 1 (v Aus 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-wide-def-2-v-aus-2018.gifIre Wide Def 2 (v Aus 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-wide-def-1-v-aus-2018.gifIre Wide Def 1 (v Aus 2018)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/haylett-petty-aerial-contest-v-ire-2018.gifHaylett-Petty Aerial Contest (v Ire 2018)2018-06-11T17:31:44+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/06/07/australia-v-ireland-series-preview/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/australia-v-ireland-series-preview-header-photo.jpgAustralia v Ireland - Series Preview Header PhotoRunaway Train: Dane Haylett-Petty ran amok in the five-metre channel the last time Ireland played Australia. Joe Schmidt’s side are coming into this series with form and momentum, but will have to overcome end-of-season fatigue and learn from their defensive mistakes and loose kicking in the Six Nations if they are going to pull off a famous southern hemisphere series win.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/aus-counter-att-2-v-eng.gifAus Counter-Att 2 (v Eng)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/aus-counter-att-1-v-wal.gifAus Counter-Att 1 (v Wal)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/aus-att-2-v-eng.gifAus Att 2 (v Eng)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/aus-att-1-v-wal.gifAus Att 1 (v Wal)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-def-7-v-eng.gifIre Def 7 (v Eng)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-def-6-v-eng.gifIre Def 6 (v Eng)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-def-5-v-sco.gifIre Def 5 (v Sco)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-def-4-v-wal.gifIre Def 4 (v Wal)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/ire-def-3-v-wal.gifIre Def 3 (v Wal)2018-06-07T11:38:10+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/05/28/double-down/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/leinster-40-32-scarlets-match-reaction-header-photo1.jpgLeinster 40 - 32 Scarlets - Match Reaction Header PhotoThe Golden Age: After watching them secure the double, it’s getting harder and harder to argue with the notion that Leinster are the greatest club in Europe. With an experienced core, an academy that is churning out future internationals every year and a proven coaching ticket, Leinster look set to be a force in the Champions Cup and the Pro14 for the next few seasons.2018-05-28T21:57:50+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/05/25/rematch/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lein-fatigue-v-mun1.gifLein Fatigue (v Mun)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/stander-carry-v-lein1.gifStander Carry (v Lein)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sca-physicality-v-gla1.gifSca Physicality (v Gla)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sca-att-4-v-lein.gifSca Att 4 (v Lein)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sca-att-3-v-lein.gifSca Att 3 (v Lein)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sca-att-2-v-gla.gifSca Att 2 (v Gla)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/sca-att-1-v-gla.gifSca Att 1 (v Gla)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/leinster-v-scarlets-match-preview-header-photo.jpgLeinster v Scarlets - Match Preview Header PhotoBeast Mode: James Ryan was unstoppable when the Leinster pack knocked lumps out of the Scarlets forwards a month ago, but given the exploits of the European champions since then, a repeat of that level of dominance is unlikely. Wayne Pivac's side recovered swiftly from that defeat and are back firing on all cylinders, and might have too much for a Leinster team that are at the end of a long road.2018-05-25T11:26:49+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/05/21/ebb-flow/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lein-turnover-win-v-mun.gifLein Turnover Win (v Mun)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/leinster-v-munster-match-reaction-header-photo.jpgLeinster v Munster - Match Reaction Header Photo50/50: Simon Zebo contests a high ball with Jordan Larmour in what could be his final appearance for Munster. In a game where momentum swung back and forth, the little things went Leinster’s way, and Leo Cullen’s side ultimately edged their long-time rivals.2018-05-21T22:13:45+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/05/18/leinster-v-munster-match-preview/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/arnold-def-2-v-r92.gifArnold Def 2 (v R92)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/arnold-def-1-v-r92.gifArnold Def 1 (v R92)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lein-break-3-v-r92.gifLein Break 3 (v R92)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lein-break-2-v-r92.gifLein Break 2 (v R92)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lein-break-1-v-r92.gifLein Break 1 (v R92)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mun-v-edi-collision-2.gifMun v Edi Collision 2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/mun-v-edi-collision-1.gifMun v Edi Collision 1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lein-v-r92-collision-2.gifLein v R92 Collision 2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/lein-v-r92-collision-1.gifLein v R92 Collision 1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/leinster-v-munster-match-preview-header-photo.jpgLeinster v Munster - Match Preview Header PhotoThe Leinster and Munster players get up in each other's faces back in 2009. This fixture doesn't have the appeal of years gone by due to the rivalry between the teams having fizzled out somewhat, but with this game being played in Leinster's backyard, Munster having a point to prove against the current European Champions and a Pro14 final place for the winner, this Saturday could be a welcome return to the nigglefests that supporters of the provinces know and love.2018-05-18T11:48:38+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/05/14/pain-gain/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/leinster-15-12-racing-92-match-reaction-header-photo.jpgLeinster 15 - 12 Racing 92 - Match Reaction Header PhotoPoint Of Difference: James Ryan steals a lineout throw from Donnacha Ryan. In an ugly game where there was nothing in the way of entertainment, the Leinster lock’s man of the match performance was one of the main reasons why his team secured a fourth European title.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/aerial-contest-3-lein-v-r92.gifAerial Contest 3 (Lein v R92)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/aerial-contest-2-lein-v-r92.gifAerial Contest 2 (Lein v R92)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/aerial-contest-1-lein-v-r92.gifAerial Contest 1 (Lein v R92)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/thomas-blunder-v-lein.gifThomas Blunder (v Lein)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/r92-blitz-def-3-v-lein.gifR92 Blitz Def 3 (v Lein)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/r92-blitz-def-2-v-lein.gifR92 Blitz Def 2 (v Lein)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/r92-blitz-def-1-v-lein.gifR92 Blitz Def 1 (v Lein)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/r92-ruck-tactics-3-v-lein.gifR92 Ruck Tactics 3 (v Lein)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/r92-ruck-tactics-2-v-lein.gifR92 Ruck Tactics 2 (v Lein)2018-05-15T09:36:13+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/05/11/leinster-v-racing-92-match-preview/2018-05-11T12:00:16+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/04/26/too-little-too-late/2018-05-07T17:09:50+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/04/24/tidal-wave/2018-04-25T10:31:59+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/04/20/racing-92-v-munster-match-preview/2018-04-20T14:30:32+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/04/20/leinster-v-scarlets-match-preview/2018-04-20T11:59:54+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/04/04/dethroning-the-kings/2018-04-05T09:36:40+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/04/03/fortunate-sons/2018-04-03T23:08:41+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/03/30/munster-v-toulon-match-preview/2018-03-30T18:58:53+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/03/30/leinster-v-saracens-match-preview/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sar-def-4-v-osp.gifSar Def 4 (v Osp)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sar-def-3-v-harl.gifSar Def 3 (v Harl)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/lein-missed-opp-v-osp.gifLein Missed Opp (v Osp)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sar-def-2-v-gla.gifSar Def 2 (v Gla)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sar-def-1-v-gla.gifSar Def 1 (v Gla)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/lein-try-3-v-gla.gifLein Try 3 (v Gla)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/lein-try-2-v-gla.gifLein Try 2 (v Gla)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/lein-try-1-v-mont.gifLein Try 1 (v Mont)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/leinster-v-saracens-match-preview-header-photo.jpgLeinster v Saracens - Match Preview Header PhotoBlue Heyday: Seán O'Brien was unstoppable during the 2010-2011 season, and Leinster were on the verge of reaching their zenith around then, too. They completely outclassed a Saracens team that were only starting their European journey when the two last met, but the English club have had their day in the sun since. At this moment in time, though, Leinster are on the up again whereas Saracens look to be past the peak of their curve, and with the title holders having key players injured or fatigued, the home side may just shade this one.2018-03-30T15:10:56+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/03/19/glory-days/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/england-15-24-ireland-match-reaction-header-photo.jpgEngland 15 - 24 Ireland - Match Reaction Header PhotoWhat Dreams May Come: Ireland celebrate winning a first Grand Slam in 9 years. Unlike 2009, they won this tournament with room to spare, and were one try away from securing a try bonus point in 4 out of 5 games. It’s a fantastic achievement for the players and coaches, and the future is looking very bright for Irish rugby.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-def-4.gifIre Def 4https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-def-3.gifIre Def 3https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-def-21.gifIre Def 2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-def-11.gifIre Def 1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-try-3.gifIre Try 3https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-try-2.gifIre Try 2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-try-1.gifIre Try 1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sexton-bloody-nose.gifSexton Bloody Nosehttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-carry-3.gifIre Carry 32018-03-19T19:55:13+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/03/15/storming-the-fortress/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/eng-breakdown-2-v-sco.gifEng Breakdown 2 (v Sco)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/eng-breakdown-1-v-sco.gifEng Breakdown 1 (v Sco)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/eng-def-lineout-v-fra.gifEng Def Lineout (v Fra)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/eng-def-v-fra.gifEng Def (v Fra)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/eng-scrum-3-v-sco.gifEng Scrum 3 (v Sco)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/eng-maul-3-v-wal.gifEng Maul 3 (v Wal)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/eng-maul-2-v-sco.gifEng Maul 2 (v Sco)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/eng-maul-1-v-ita.gifEng Maul 1 (v Ita)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/eng-attack-2-v-sco.gifEng Attack 2 (v Sco)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/eng-attack-1-v-sco.gifEng Attack 1 (v Sco)2018-03-16T12:57:53+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/03/12/a-job-half-done/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ireland-v-scotland-match-reaction-header-photo.jpgIreland v Scotland - Match Reaction Header PhotoPoker Face: Going by the facial expressions of Johnny Sexton and Joe Schmidt, you could easily forget that Ireland had just secured a Six Nations title with a round to spare. The players and management have spoken publicly about being focused on the next game only throughout this tournament, but the lack of euphoria or ecstasy from them in their media interactions after beating Scotland leaves little doubt that they have had their eyes on a Grand Slam from the outset.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-def-2.gifIre Def 2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-def-1.gifIre Def 1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-maul-3.gifIre Maul 3https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-maul-2.gifIre Maul 2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-scrum-2.gifIre Scrum 2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-carry-2.gifIre Carry 2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-carry-1.gifIre Carry 1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ball-in-play.gifBall In Playhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-error-3.gifIre Error 32018-03-12T19:13:20+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/03/08/ireland-v-scotland-match-preview/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ireland-v-scotland-match-preview-header-photo.jpgIreland v Scotland - Match Preview Header PhotoSmash and Grab: Stuart Hogg goes scores his first try against Ireland in Murrayfield last year. Ireland were caught unawares by the high levels of skill and pace from the Scottish back line, and were brought back down to earth after the media had spent weeks building them up as Grand Slam contenders.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/davies-try1.gifDavies Tryhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sco-def-2-v-eng.gifSco Def 2 (v Eng)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sco-def-1-v-wal.gifSco Def 1 (v Wal)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sco-scrum-1-v-wal.gifSco Scrum 1 (v Wal)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sco-counter-mauling-1-v-wal.gifSco Counter-Mauling 1 (v Wal)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/hogg.gifHogghttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/russell.gifRussellhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-def-v-sco-2-2017.gifIre Def v Sco 2 (2017)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ire-def-v-sco-1-2017.gifIre Def v Sco 1 (2017)2018-03-09T10:25:02+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2016/12/08/the-rise-of-guy-noves-france/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/width-2.gifwidth-2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/width-1.gifwidth-1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/defensive-lineout-2.gifdefensive-lineout-2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/defensive-lineout-1.gifdefensive-lineout-1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/forwards-offloading-2.gifforwards-offloading-2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/forwards-offloading-1.gifforwards-offloading-1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/maul-2.gifmaul-2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/maul-1.gifmaul-1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/scrum-2.gifscrum-2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/scrum-1.gifscrum-12018-03-02T00:15:07+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/02/27/a-dish-best-served-cold/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-rebound-2.gifIre Rebound 2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-rebound-1.gifIre Rebound 1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-inside-pass-2.gifIre Inside Pass 2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-inside-pass-11.gifIre Inside Pass 1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-intricacy-in-attack-2.gifIre Intricacy in Attack 2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-intricacy-in-attack-1.gifIre Intricacy in Attack 1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-gain-line-1.gifIre Gain Line 1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-gain-line-2.gifIre Gain Line 2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/stockdale-intercept.gifStockdale Intercepthttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ireland-37-27-wales-match-reaction-header-photo.jpgIreland 37 - 27 Wales - Match Reaction Header PhotoGround and Pound: Cian Healy barrels over for a try that took a lot of air out of Welsh tires. Warren Gatland’s team refused to lie down and die afterwards, but Ireland had more than enough on the day to seal a bonus point victory.2018-02-27T21:42:44+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/02/22/breaking-the-red-hoodoo/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wal-maul-def-1.gifWal Maul Def 1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wal-lineout-steal-2-2017.gifWal Lineout Steal 2 (2017)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wal-lineout-steal-1-2015.gifWal Lineout Steal 1 (2015)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/north.gifNorthhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/williams.gifWilliamshttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/biggar.gifBiggarhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wal-forward-carry-2-v-eng.gifWal Forward Carry 2 (v Eng)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wal-forward-carry-1-v-sco.gifWal Forward Carry 1 (v Sco)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/wal-attack.gifWal Attackhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/navidi.gifNavidi2018-02-25T12:25:34+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/02/09/ireland-v-italy-match-preview/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ita-defence-4.gifIta Defence 4https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ita-defence-3.gifIta Defence 3https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ita-defence-2.gifIta Defence 2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ita-defence-1.gifIta Defence 1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ita-blind-side-attack.gifIta Blind Side Attackhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ita-attack-3.gifIta Attack 3https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ita-attack-2.gifIta Attack 2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ita-attack-1.gifIta Attack 1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ita-lineout-competition.gifIta Lineout Competitionhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/henshaw.gifHenshaw2018-02-17T18:49:45+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/02/12/7-10/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ireland-56-19-italy-match-reaction-header-photo.jpgIreland 56 - 19 Italy - Match Reaction Header PhotoJacob Stockdale touches the ball down for his second try of the game. Joe Schmidt will be pleased with Ireland’s attacking play and try count, but other aspects of their performance will frustrate him no end. The general loss of shape when Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton were replaced doesn’t bode well for the rest of the Championship, and the concession of three cheap tries could come back to haunt them.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/carbery-kicking.gifCarbery Kickinghttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/marmion.gifMarmionhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-maul.gifIre Maulhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/leavy-2.gifLeavy 2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-clearing-out-1.gifIre Clearing Out 1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-inside-pass-1.gifIre Inside Pass 1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/o_mahony.gifO_Mahonyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-wide-wide-attack-2.gifIre Wide-Wide Attack 2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-wide-wide-attack-1.gifIre Wide-Wide Attack 12018-02-12T22:20:05+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/01/29/france-v-ireland-match-preview/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fra-defence-3-image1.jpgFra Defence 3 (Image)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fra-defence-2-image1.jpgFra Defence 2 (Image)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/thomas-positioning.gifThomas Positioninghttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fra-defence-4-gif.gifFra Defence 4 (GIF)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fra-defence-3-gif.gifFra Defence 3 (GIF)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fra-defence-2-gif.gifFra Defence 2 (GIF)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fra-defence-1-image.jpgFra Defence 1 (Image)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fra-defence-1-gif.gifFra Defence 1 (GIF)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/thomas-attack.gifThomas Attackhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/belleau.gifBelleau2018-02-11T18:32:58+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2018/02/05/game-of-inches/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/france-13-15-ireland-match-reaction-game-of-inches-header-photo.jpgFrance 13 - 15 Ireland - Match Reaction (Game Of Inches) Header PhotoCometh The Hour, Cometh The Man: Johnny Sexton kicks a drop goal from 45 metres out to seal a dramatic last-gasp victory for Ireland. His team were far from perfect on the day, but winning in the manner that they did on the road is the ultimate confidence-booster.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-red-zone-turnover.gifIre Red Zone Turnoverhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/fra-counter-mauling.gifFra Counter-Maulinghttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/fra-pressure-on-murray.gifFra Pressure on Murrayhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/slow-ruck-ball.gifSlow Ruck Ballhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-handling-error.gifIre Handling Errorhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-kicking-behind-vakatawa.gifIre Kicking behind Vakatawahttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-attack-2.gifIre Attack 2https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ire-attack-1.gifIre Attack 1https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sexton-drop-goal.gifSexton Drop Goal2018-02-07T22:26:35+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2017/11/27/damp-squib/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ireland-v-argentina-post-match-analysis-header-photo.jpgIreland v Argentina - Post-Match Analysis Header PhotoMathieu Raynal blows his whistle for the umpteenth time in a game that became increasingly stop-start as it progressed. Ireland can take solace from securing a nine-point win over a team who beat them by 23 points in their previous encounter, but after such a strong first half, they should have pushed on to a bigger winning margin.https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/poor-ire-defence-2-v-arg.gifPoor Ire Defence 2 (v Arg)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/poor-ire-defence-1-v-arg.gifPoor Ire Defence 1 (v Arg)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ire-ill-discipline-3-v-arg.gifIre Ill-Discipline 3 (v Arg)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ire-ill-discipline-1-v-arg.gifIre Ill-Discipline 1 (v Arg)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ire-attack-v-arg.gifIre Attack (v Arg)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/good-ire-defence-2-v-arg.gifGood Ire Defence 2 (v Arg)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/good-ire-defence-1-v-arg.gifGood Ire Defence 1 (v Arg)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ire-scrum-v-arg.gifIre Scrum (v Arg)2017-12-28T21:04:05+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2017/11/23/ireland-v-argentina-match-preview/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/argentina-ill-discipline-4-in-at-the-side-of-maul-v-aus-test-2.gifArgentina Ill-Discipline 4 - In At The Side Of Maul (v Aus - Test 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/argentina-ill-discipline-3-hands-in-the-ruck-v-nz-test-1.gifArgentina Ill-Discipline 3 - Hands In The Ruck (v NZ - Test 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/argentina-fatigue-3-v-aus-test-2.gifArgentina Fatigue 3 (v Aus - Test 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/argentina-fatigue-1-v-sa-test-2.gifArgentina Fatigue 1 (v SA - Test 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/argentina-handling-errors-5-v-aus-test-2.gifArgentina Handling Errors 5 (v Aus - Test 2)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/argentina-handling-errors-3-v-nz-test-1.gifArgentina Handling Errors 3 (v NZ - Test 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/argentina-attack-3-v-nz-test-1.gifArgentina Attack 3 (v NZ - Test 1)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/argentina-attack-2-v-sa-test-2.gifArgentina Attack 2 (v SA - Test 2)2017-11-26T22:47:19+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2017/11/20/nine-lives/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ire-lack-of-control-2-v-fiji.gifIre Lack of Control 2 (v Fiji)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ire-lack-of-control-1-v-fiji.gifIre Lack of Control 1 (v Fiji)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/poor-ire-restart-v-fiji.gifPoor Ire Restart (v Fiji)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/poor-ire-lineout-maul-v-fiji.gifPoor Ire Lineout Maul (v Fiji)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/inaccurate-ire-offload-v-fiji.gifInaccurate Ire Offload (v Fiji)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/poor-ire-kick-v-fiji.gifPoor Ire Kick (v Fiji)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/inefficient-ire-breakdown-work-2-v-fiji1.gifInefficient Ire Breakdown Work 2 (v Fiji)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/inefficient-ire-breakdown-work-1-v-fiji.gifInefficient Ire Breakdown Work 1 (v Fiji)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ireland-v-fiji-post-match-analysis-header-photo.jpgLeone Nakarawa takes a moment to himself after the game 18/11/2017Ian Keatley and Kieran Treadwell breathe a sigh of relief as Leone Nakarawa reflects on a missed opportunity. Ireland’s shadow squad were below par on the day, and if Fiji had come away with a win, there would have been few complaints from Irish supporters.2017-11-20T19:41:53+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2017/11/17/ireland-v-fiji-match-preview/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fiji-open-side-narrowness-v-italy-november-test.gifFiji Open Side Narrowness (v Italy - November Test)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fiji-passive-defence-3-v-italy-november-test.gifFiji Passive Defence 3 (v Italy - November Test)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fiji-aerial-weaknesses-2-v-italy-november-test.gifFiji Aerial Weaknesses 2 (v Italy - November Test)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fiji-maul-weaknesses-2-v-italy-november-test.gifFiji Maul Weaknesses 2 (v Italy - November Test)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fiji-scrum-weaknesses-3-v-italy-november-test.gifFiji Scrum Weaknesses 3 (v Italy - November Test)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fiji-lineout-weaknesses-2-v-italy-november-test.gifFiji Lineout Weaknesses 2 (v Italy - November Test)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fiji-offloading-3-v-italy-november-test.gifFiji Offloading 3 (v Italy - November Test)https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ireland-v-fiji-match-preview-header-photo.jpgIreland v Fiji - Match Preview Header PhotoWhen Ireland last played Fiji back in November 2012, Declan Kidney gave Dave Kilcoyne, Iain Henderson, Paddy Jackson and Luke Marshall their first starts in a green jersey. Although it was a non-capped game against a woefully underperforming Fiji side, it allowed the quartet to ease their way into Test rugby. Joe Schmidt is already well into the squad-building process for RWC 2019, having widened Ireland’s player base considerably since the start of 2016, but this Saturday is the ideal chance to grow his squad even further.2017-11-17T01:11:25+00:00monthlyhttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/2017/11/13/foot-on-the-throat/https://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ire-breakdown-dominance1.gifIre Breakdown Dominancehttps://rucktackleandmaul.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/ireland-v-south-africa-post-match-analysis-header-photo.jpgIreland v South Africa - Post-Match Analysis Header PhotoRob Herring scores a try off the back of a maul against South Africa. It was the second of three tries that Ireland scored in the last 10 minutes in a record 38-3 win over the Springboks. 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