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Arena: The latest trends in rugby, Ireland’s trajectory, and Moneyball

On this week’s Arena, a weekly podcast from the Irish Examiner, Maurice Brosnan is joined by Sam Larner, author of Attacking the Space: Inside Rugby's Tactical and Data Revolution.

Arena: The latest trends in rugby, Ireland’s trajectory and Moneyball

Wed, 11 Nov, 2026 - 12:33

The lads discuss Ireland’s current trajectory and the health of the game in 2026. Ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, they reflect on the current trends and what teams are currently focusing on.

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