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Sam Larner

Sam is an analyst and writer. He began is analysis career with Blackheath back in 2014 after a rugby injury. Despite occasional forays back into playing, he is much more at home behind a laptop or while coaching. He combines writing about rugby and working with players and teams to help them to find an advantage against opponents. His words have appeared on Planet Rugby, Rugby World, and the World Cup website.

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Opinion

Are Wales on track to complete a successful rebuild?

Warren Gatland picked a callow, inexperienced side for this year's Six Nations and the jury is out whether their rebuild is on tra…

Sam Larner
Sam Larner
14 Mar 2024, 18:17
Analysis

Ireland reign supreme but there is one area they're worse than Wales - Six Nations

Andy Farrell's back-to-back champions continue to set the standards but there is still room for improvement.

Sam Larner
Sam Larner
19 Mar 2024, 5:42
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Opinion

Grassroots rugby 'needs to fit around people's lives or face further challenges'

Rugby's inability to adapt to changing times means the grassroots game is struggling as other formats prosper.

Sam Larner
Sam Larner
24 Apr 2024, 9:09
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Analysis

What assistant coaches actually do, and why Parling and Bleyendaal will succeed

The giant Englishman could drive Australia's lineouts to new heights, as could the former Munsterman with Leinster's attack.

Sam Larner
Sam Larner
02 May 2024, 10:57
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