Analysis
Why Ireland's Dan Sheehan could transform rugby
Dan Sheehan could redefine the role of front-row forwards with his incredible skillset and versatility
Will Owen
06 Jun 2023, 4:49
Contributors
Will Owen
A rugby fanatic by trade, and English Literature graduate by education, Will has been working as an analyst for the Squidge Rugby YouTube channel since 2019. He also co-hosts the Rugby World Cup Retrospective podcast, on which he loves to reminisce about aged Romanian tightheads. He finds himself playing and coaching amateur rugby, wishing he was Rassie Erasmus. Will also has a notebook with a photo of Tonga fly-half Latiume Fosita on it.
Analysis
Wales will relish underdog status for Six Nations
Wales had a middling Autumn Campaign that left more questions than answers but there is enough to suggest they can be competitive …
Will Owen
26 Nov 2021, 5:59
Analysis
England v South Africa: Unstoppable force versus immovable object
The key battlegrounds are analysed for England’s titanic Twickenham clash against world champions South Africa
Will Owen
19 Nov 2021, 10:49
Analysis
Red Roses lead the way
England twice put the Black Ferns to the sword. This is how they became women's rugby standard-setters.
Will Owen
11 Nov 2021, 10:01
Fresh faces will give England a new look
Eddie Jones has named a squad full of vim and vigour for the Autumn Series and there are names to excite every England fan
Will Owen
22 Oct 2021, 3:35
Analysis
Picking a 10 for Wales to take on the All Blacks
Shorn of Dan Biggar and Callum Sheedy, Wales will face New Zealand with some old and new faces vying for the No 10 shirt in Cardif…
Will Owen
12 Oct 2021, 9:54
Analysis
The evolution of counter-attacking
Is the counterattack as we knew it dead, or does elite rugby still have a place for hot-stepping David Duckham-esque bursts?
Will Owen
05 Oct 2021, 3:49
Eight new signings to set United Rugby Championship ablaze
Who will light up the rebranded and recalibrated United Rugby Championship this season?
Will Owen
20 Sep 2021, 11:06
Signs of good things to come
The XV picks out the ones to watch from the Premiership’s new faces
Will Owen
15 Sep 2021, 15:38
Are the Boks boring?
Criticising South Africa’s style is in vogue but winning won’t ever go out of fashion
Will Owen
25 Aug 2021, 12:42
Putting the new laws on trial
World Rugby have introduced three key changes but will they actually improve the game?
Will Owen
19 Aug 2021, 14:13
The keys to power at No10
A big boot, pristine pass or silky sidestep - what does a fly-half need to succeed?
Will Owen
12 Aug 2021, 10:53
Which locks should start for the Lions Tests?
Warren Gatland has a wealth of riches in the second row and has a big decision to make for the first Test
Will Owen
17 Jul 2021, 4:01
Beard perfectly groomed for Lions
Here's why Adam Beard has been selected over James Ryan and Jonny Gray for the injured Alun Wyn Jones
Will Owen
07 Jul 2021, 4:30
Finn Russell set to weave his Lions magic
Lions have to weigh up the risk and reward of starting Finn Russell in the Test series
Will Owen
01 Jul 2021, 7:04
The perfect mix
Poppy Cleall manages to combine strength and skill to set the standard at No8
Will Owen
09 Jun 2021, 2:59
Changing lanes
Anthony Watson is a world-class winger, but should Warren Gatland deploy his unique skills at full-back?
Will Owen
22 May 2021, 3:45
Gaining an edge
Tadhg Beirne can help the Lions combat the Springboks' brilliant back-row Pieter-Steph du Toit
Will Owen
14 May 2021, 3:16
The back-row conundrum
With Warren Gatland spoiled for Lions back-row options, who should he pick to face the mighty Springboks?
Will Owen
01 May 2021, 18:11
The defensive Lion
Chris Harris seldom features in Lions fantasy XVs. This is why the Scotland centre has a compelling case for inclusion
Will Owen
23 Apr 2021, 10:23
