Pre-Order Attacking the Space - geni.us/AttackingTheSpace -ProD2/MLR fan. Analysis gun for hire working with players and clubs.Flag Obsessive.
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That big news I teased yesterday?
I've written a book!
Attacking the Space: Inside Rugby's Tactical and Data Revolution is the book I wanted to read as a rugby obsessive kid. It will be released on the 29th January 2026, the pre-order link is:
geni.us/AttackingTheSpace
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Homework done! Back on comms with the maestro @SamRobertsComms this afternoon for Doncaster v Hartpury.
This one though is free to air on Blaze TV. Pop your head in and see what the Champ is all about. These two teams certainly chuck it around.
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Last night, Northampton Saints scored a try on 22% of their possessions. The 6th highest total in the last three seasons per @Oval_Insights.
The highest was also the Saints with 32% vs Bristol last year when they scored 94pts.
Four of the top ten have been against Red Bull
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Sam Larner retweeted
Hey, you lot! Rugby PSA
Really good rugby free to air this afternoon!! Coverage 3.30pm. Game ko 4pm.
@CornishPirates1 v @DoncasterKnight
On TV: Freeview 64, Sky HD 156, Sky Glass / Sky Stream 169 UK (162 ROI), Freesat 161 and Virgin TV 174.
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Question....tomorrow Tom Savage will captain @WorcsWarriors on debut. Can you think of any other players who have captained on debut?
We'll credit you on @clubberrugby if you can!
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I pulled the numbers on what last season would have looked like with the new BPs. Not wildly different but Worcester would've missed out on their home QF
A piece on the Champ, which has stopped feeling sorry for itself. New (better) bonus-point system, new broadcast deal, clubs aligned on ambition, hopes of a north v south showpiece game and more.
thetimes.com/sport/rugby-uni…
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With the new season upon us, there's no better time to get your copy of Attacking the Space.
If you're introducing a friend, partner, child to the game and they're asking why teams kick, whether it's better to have the ball or not, and how less well funded teams can compete
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Good to be sandwiched between Danny Care and Churchill on the @LoveOfRugby_ set.
You can get your own copy of Attacking the Space on the Amazon and Waterstones websites now.
20% off on Amazon now
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Something has clearly got lost here as Harry Wells is announced by two different teams within an hour of one another....
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In the space of one year, @Champrugby has managed to get on free to air. Another key development to make England’s second tier more available. Congratulations to all involved!
Champ Rugby is coming to BLAZE, and it’s free to watch! 📺
For the 2026/27 season, @ClubberRugby and @BlazeTVUK are joining forces to broadcast selected Elior Champ Rugby fixtures to fans across the UK, for free.
See you on BLAZE TV
#RugbyOnBlaze #ChampRugby
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In the second part of my Champ recruitment post I look at who is looking strong with the season just over a month away.
Plus, who needs to make some signings in this last five weeks.
samlarner.substack.com/p/ran…
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"Blackheath have done something similar to what Sunderland did when they came into the Premiership last season."
Find out who has nailed the off-season and who's fallen backwards....
In today's Substack I looked at how recruitment has gone for seven of the @Champrugby teams (the rest will follow next week).
The Champ is growing and is exclusively available on @clubberrugby. Have a look at the new arrivals to get set for the season.
samlarner.substack.com/p/ran…
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In today's Substack I looked at how recruitment has gone for seven of the @Champrugby teams (the rest will follow next week).
The Champ is growing and is exclusively available on @clubberrugby. Have a look at the new arrivals to get set for the season.
samlarner.substack.com/p/ran…
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For today's Substack I asked whether Pollock is really worth £1 million and the mechanism for how we might get paid that amount.
samlarner.substack.com/p/is-…
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Delighted to see that Attacking the Space was nominated for book of the summer by the @FT and a personal hero in Simon Kuper of Soccernomics fame.
If you haven't yet brought AtS you can get it from all good bookstores
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