The Counter Ruck

Rugby is experiencing a wave of positivity after the recent Six Nations. We saw a record number of tries scored in the competition as attacking rugby was on full display.

Does this mean we are living through a positive upswing in the state of the game as an entertainment product? Why are teams better at scoring now than in the best?

Given the sport cycles through negativity around kicking and entertainment value, are we living through the sport’s good old days?

Rugby analyst Sam Larner joins Nathan Johns to pick through the trends that explain why so many tries are being scored.

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With word on Ireland eyeing up an Australian rugby prospect, Nathan johns and Gordon D’Arcy look at Ireland’s prop development pathway.

Plus, how did Jamie Osborne look back in the centre following a Six Nations campaign at 15?

How did Munster improve on a difficult South African tour? How are the provinces shaping up for a return to Europe?

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Plenty of rugby news warrants further discussion as a thrilling conclusion to the Leinster Schools Cup warranted a replay.

Munster are also in the headlines after a concerning story that they are implementing voluntary redundancies after enduring some financial difficulty.

John O’Sullivan joins Nathan Johns to discuss the rugby news of the day.

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A week after the conclusion of the Six Nations, the provinces returned to action.

Bundee Aki headlined a statement win for Connacht over Ulster while Sam Prendergast and Leinster struggled away to Glasgow.

A record defeat for Munster rounded off a tricky return to domestic action for the Irish sides.

Gordon D’Arcy joins Nathan Johns to discuss.

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The Six Nations finished with a bang with Ireland’s Triple Crown win over Scotland and France’s thrilling escape act against England, a late affair that just denied Ireland the title.

Gordon D’Arcy joins Nathan Johns to pick through what we’ve learned from the tournament.

From a dismal opening night in Paris to within touching distance of the title, how did Ireland trend in the right direction after a Six Nations that will live long in the memory.

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