A former financial analyst & auditor in retail banking, Ben is a columnist at RugbyPass specialising in opinion-based analysis, breaking down rugby as he sees it, to uncover what professional teams are trying to do around the world.
In exploring a left-field explanation for his up-and-down results, we looked at his goal-kicking statistics when considering the t…
Whether they are achieving incremental improvements is still debatable, the Wallabies showed again at Twickenham that they are not…
There are many aspects of this All Blacks performance that just don’t add up on the face of it. The deeper you dive, the more su…
With eighth-ranked France coming for a tour in June, this has been the weakest schedule the All Blacks have ever faced in a calend…
An autopsy over Ireland’s game plan will show that Schmidt borrowed concepts from both England and even the All Blacks themselve…
The signing of Scotland’s fullback Stuart Hogg by the Exeter Chiefs on a two-year deal brings a sense of excitement and anticipa…
Ireland’s attack is the Rubik’s cube of rugby. There are many different looks they will show you and you have to solve the puz…
The quality of Springboks Malcolm Marx and Faf de Klerk is undoubted, as is finisher Rieko Ioane, however, the race for the player…
Barrett’s time in the All Black 10 jersey has coincided with an undeniable shift of collective power in World Rugby, which has i…
Scotland’s star midfielder Huw Jones has come under the spotlight following the performance against Wales, with question marks s…
This weekend the All Blacks will be a much bigger test for England, with far more organized and clinical play, flatter structures …
Owen Farrell’s controversial tackle has become the central talking point following the match, taking away from the fact that Spr…
Rugby Australia’s new leader has to plot a path ahead with the game almost needing a complete revival. Her actions today could s…
All five New Zealand 2019 Super Rugby squads have been released today, with some surprises, some expected movements, and some unan…
After a decade of failing to identify and develop a Wallaby flyhalf, it might just be time for everyone in Australian Rugby from t…
One play worked whilst one play didn’t, but both offered an intriguing insight into the weak spot of the defence and how big-pla…
The All Blacks have beaten the Wallabies 37-20 in Yokohama in the third and final Bledisloe test match. Here’s how they fare…
Taking inspiration from Tony Brown’s playbook, this trick play would be a great change-up and offer huge reward by targetting a …
Kolbe’s razor-sharp footwork combined with deadly speed presents a weapon that, if used correctly, could cause obscene amounts o…
It’s been a contrasting couple of weeks for Damian McKenzie.
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