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Whiff of Cordite look at the latest goings on in rugby from a unique and analytical stance in their weekly column, 'In from the Side'.

Open Season for Heineken Cup

November 16th, 2011 by Whiff of Cordite

Whiff of Cordite looks at the contenders for this season’s Heineken Cup in what looks to be the most open tournament in years.

Time for Ludd McGahan to Grasp the Nettle

November 8th, 2011 by Whiff of Cordite

Whiff of Cordite looks at the selection problems ahead for Tony McGahan ahead of Munster’s crucial Heineken Cup encounter with Northampton and who the Munster coach should select.

France v New Zealand – Four Years On

October 18th, 2011 by Whiff of Cordite

Whiff of Cordite looks ahead to the World Cup final between France and New Zealand, while also taking a look back at their clash four years ago.

Who Should Be The Next Irish Captain?

October 11th, 2011 by Whiff of Cordite

Whiff of Cordite looks at the candidates to replace Brian O’Driscoll as the next captain of the Irish rugby team.

Round 1 of Rugby World Cup – In 5 Clichés

October 4th, 2011 by Whiff of Cordite

Whiff of Cordite takes a unique look at the group stages of the World Cup, in 5 clichés!

In From The Side: The Biggest Shock Ever?

September 20th, 2011 by Whiff of Cordite

Whiff of Cordite, the rugby nerd’s blog, dig out all the stats and examine whether Ireland’s win over Australia was the biggest shock ever.

In From the Side – It’s not 10 man rugby, its 22!

September 13th, 2011 by Whiff of Cordite

Whiff of Cordite looks at the narrow victories achieved by South Africa and England over Wales and Argentina respectively and all that went in between.

Respect the Cup – Matty’s BNZ cup that is

September 6th, 2011 by Whiff of Cordite

In the latest of their In From The Side column, Whiff of Cordite look at the mental frailty of Ireland and what they need to do to rectify this.

In From the Side – Coming In Under the Radar

August 31st, 2011 by Whiff of Cordite

In the latest from their In From the Side column, Whiff of Cordite look at which players could come in under the radar and make an impact at this World Cup.