Episode 159: What Really Wins Rugby Matches? | Lekker Rugby Pod with Sam Larner
Modern rugby looks different. More kicks, more broken play, more tries.Yet kicking is still treated as a mistake.
In Episode 159, Harry Jones speaks to analyst and author Sam Larner (Attacking the Space) about how the modern game actually works, and why so many people misread it.
The common view is…
Revealed: The Hidden Genius Behind Modern Rugby Attacks!
Rugby has changed so much since turning professional that coaches and players need every ounce of advantage they can muster. Enter the rugby data analyst!
In this episode Peter interviews rugby data analyst and author of a great new book, Attacking The Space, Sam Larner about modern defences, kic…
The biggest myths in rugby stats, with Sam Larner
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What really wins rugby matches — instinct or insight?
In this episode, Dan Cottrell sits down with rugby analyst, journalist, and coach Sam Larner to unpack the growing influence of data in the modern game — and what it actually means for coaches on the pitch.
From Six Nations tren…
Are we living in rugby's good old days?
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 bet…
The Rugby Stat Pundits Love But Coaches Hate: Defence Analysis Explained | Mini-Documentary
In this mini-documentary I name the misleading rugby stat that pundits and fans love but defence coaches hate. With the help of writers, analysts and coaches, I explain the nuance of defending in rugby, what people are getting wrong and the tactics teams use to mask defensive weaknesses. The video …
Are Leinster being set up tactically for success?
A number of narratives have emerged in an attempt to explain Leinster’s European malaise under the current coaching staff.
Is Jacques Nienaber’s new system the problem or, rather, has he been given enough coaching power to truly take control?
Are Leinster still a well coached team or are they tac…
Ep.18 – Exeter defence powers through to PREM Final with Sam Larner
Is Exeter’s defence the perfect tool to stop Northampton’s attack in the PREM this weekend? Rugby analyst and writer Sam Larner joins Brett McKay on 8/9 Rugby to examine Exeter’s outstanding win over Bath in the Premiership Semi Final, as well as Northampton overpowering Leicester.
We dive deep in…
August 2, 2026, The Top Books on Sports, Health and Wellness edition
In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest compliance professionals, business executives, or anyone curious about the subject. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or any other topic that might interest Tom. In this episode, …
The Rugby Stat Pundits Love But Coaches Hate: Defence Analysis Explained | Mini-Documentary
In this mini-documentary I name the misleading rugby stat that pundits and fans love but defence coaches hate. With the help of writers, analysts and coaches, I explain the nuance of defending in rugby, what people are getting wrong and the tactics teams use to mask defensive weaknesses. The video …
E192 Sam Larner: Why Talent Alone Doesn't Build a Winning Team
What if the most valuable person in a rugby team isn’t on the pitch?
Sam Larner has spent years pulling apart professional rugby through data. And the numbers expose some uncomfortable truths: teams overpay for experience, coaches repeatedly recruit the same profiles, unconventional players are sys…
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