Pat Lam and rugby stats

And a chat with some Irish rugby performance analysts

No more silly semi-final draw for the Champions Cup

There's a new system in place for this season. So I wrote about that, and how we might all learn a little something from the French.

The Transformational David Pocock, and All Black drop goals

For the Irish Times

RWC 2015 Kicking Data. And how I’m hopelessly biased.

Also some breakdown data from Ireland vs France. Paul O'Connell did not go quietly into the night...

Rugby (in)justice

Are high profile teams being given an easy ride? And a few words on the TMO.

Suspected Concussion Stats from the Ulster Bank League

On amateur concussion stats, or the lack of them, and how they compare to the professionals.

Leo Cullen and young coaches

Would a player-manager work in today's game?

When fans attack

Fans attacking players is one thing, but when the tables are turned a player can put their career on the line.

Sporting Spies

A column about sporting spying, theft and subterfuge. Featuring Munster, footballs in clothes dryers, and Moe Berg.

Clermont unfairly denied a last crack at Stade?

and a note on the enforcement of existing laws from World Rugby