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Black Ferns March On To Epic Semi-Final With Canada: Preview and Analysis
It's semi-final eve!
Sep 19
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Beyond Cow Corner
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The Big One: All Blacks vs Springboks Preview
Eden Park. The Streak. Ardie's 100th. Halfback drama. Yup, it's the Big One.
Sep 5
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Beyond Cow Corner
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Black Ferns March On Despite Holding Tactics Back, As Portia Brings Up 50*
The Black Ferns have continued their undefeated start to their World Cup defence, as Portia Woodman-Wickliffe brings up 50* Test tries.
Sep 1
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Beyond Cow Corner
August 2025
A Quick Note on R360 and Why You Should Ignore It
Publicity is the aim of the game. Don't give it to them.
Aug 13
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Beyond Cow Corner
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July 2025
NPC 2025 Season Preview
A comprehensive preview of the 2025 National Provincial Championship season.
Jul 31
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Beyond Cow Corner
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The Just-in-Time Second Lions Test Preview
A Lions Test at the MCG—what is this, a crossover episode?
Jul 26
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Beyond Cow Corner
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The Trends and Statistics Underpinning Andy Farrell’s First Test XV
Inside: all the stats you could ever need to win that online argument.
Jul 18
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Beyond Cow Corner
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Weekly Rugby Wrap-up: Bryn Evans’ Brilliance, All Blacks Statistical Deep Dive From the First Two Tests, Reacting to the ABs and Lions…
So far this series, Reiko Ioane averages 7 metres per carry. No other All Black averages more than 6. Safe to say the move back to the wing is working.
Jul 17
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Beyond Cow Corner
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The Trends and Statistics Underpinning Scott Robertson’s Biggest Selections—and Omissions—of 2025
A statistical analysis of the trends, inclusions, and omissions underpinning Razor's 2025 squad.
Jul 11
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Beyond Cow Corner
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