Analysis
The reasons France won the Grand Slam
Inspired by Fabien Galthié and Shaun Edwards, Les Bleus fulfilled their promise to lift a first Grand Slam in 12 years. Here's ho…
Andy Clarke A data journalist, programmer and self-proclaimed sports nerd, Andy Clarke’s mission is to find rugby stories in data and bring them to life. A ruthless No.7 and club captain during his school-boy days in Northampton and Scotland, Andy is an equally tenacious interrogator of sports statistics. His data investigations drive at the numbers behind the game, uncovering insights and confirming suspicions.
Analysis
Fly-half focus: The men who could decide the Six Nations
The fly-half can make or break a well-practiced gameplan and in the Six Nations, there will be a plethora of talent on show, stret…
Analysis
Can northern lights keep southern rivals in the shade?
The Autumn Series suggests the balance of power has shifted but only the 2023 World Cup will provide conclusive evidence...
Who stats out from the crowd?
The XV examines who might be challenging for top tackler, try scorer and turnover king in the Premiership
The Lions selection game
Selection is increasingly down to statistics but it is also down to gut feeling and Warren Gatland will hope he's got it right
Tracking the history of the Lions
The toughest tour in sport gives players the chance to be remembered as greats of the game
Stats and Snapshots: Episode five
How much can Warren Gatland rely on statistics to help him choose his 36-man Lions squad for South Africa?
Stats and snapshots: Episode 4
England have found an attacking edge but defence could win Wales the Grand Slam
Stats and snapshots: episode three
With a Triple Crown, Wales have taken the Six Nations by storm. Rob Vickerman explains how they've done it.
Stats and snapshots: episode two
Your attack gets you noticed but your defence gets you picked
Stats and snapshots: episode one
How did Scotland's matador, Finn Russell, toy with the English defence? What must Eddie Jones do next? Rob Vickerman reveals all.
Sizing up
Bigger is better for Test coaches, but it isn't for player welfare
The boot-iful game
A reliable and accurate place-kicker can make all the difference at Test level
Money worries
Covid-19 has hit all Premiership clubs in the pocket but some are worse off than others
White line fever
Scotland are rock solid defensively but need to more clinical in converting pressure into points
Battle of the backrows
Upcoming back-row stars are challenging England's established order
Plugging the gaps
Wales' transition from old defence coach to new has been far from smooth.
Rugby's most destructive runners
The XV investigates the game’s most influential ball carriers in the last 12 months
