Sam Larner

That big news I teased yesterday? I've written a book! Attacking the Space: Inside Rugby's Tactical and Data Revolution is the book I wanted to read as a rugby obsessive kid. It will be released on the 29th January 2026, the pre-order link is: geni.us/AttackingTheSp… 1)

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I loved jumping on the Rugby Paper pod with Ben. Off the back of the best 6Ns ever we talked about why Rugby is so good at the moment.

Really enjoyable chat with Peter on the Front Row Rugby podcast. If you are based in South Africa you can buy Attacking the Space as of now!! If you are based in the UK, Aus, or NZ you can also continue to buy AtS wherever you get your books. youtu.be/UgF9CeRrMdE

Such an enjoyable chat with Harry!! Hope you all enjoy it. We chat 6Ns and Attacking the Space which is out now in South Africa!

Thanks to @SamLStandsUp for this looking forward to this Easter holiday read!

@MarkMorgan_4 You are welcome Mark and congratulations!

I would never ever have thought my favourite ever Six Nations would be one where Wales won a single match. Brilliant from start to finish. Absolutely sensational with probably the greatest ever Super Saturday to finish.

Just delighted for Wales. A win was coming, not sure a first half like that was expected. So so good

@SpritzandScrums @francisaac87 @ItalianRugbyPod A very very very dangerous day I hope...

@francisaac87 @SamLStandsUp @ItalianRugbyPod We will light the beacons on our Instagram and see what info we can get. Super Saturday and barolo... What a day.

Very important public information request...... Does anyone know of a good place to watch rugby in Alba, Italy? I have checked and there doesn't appear to be an Irish bar there. So need your help!!

A great and well deserved accolade for Tim's book. It really is well worth picking up a copy even if you have no interest in the media.

@10Broderick Sadly I think so!

@SamLStandsUp Have you found the only place in the planet without n irish pub??

@BenCParker96 Cheers Ben! I appreciate it.

@SamLStandsUp Great detail in this piece, interesting to see if we change or keep the same system when Murchie comes on board.

This week, I took a look at what Wales have turned around from Rounds 1 & 2 of the Six Nations to their much improved defensive improvements in 3 & 4. Lots of underlying stats which highlight just how much better things have become. samlarner.substack.com/p/things-can-o…

@CapS45 Thanks Sei! I am in that camp...I don't just think it's a brief bump.

Fascinating stuff as ever. And a suggestion that the increasing (if guarded) positivity around the Wales team may be building on more than vibes.

@simonrug Thank you very much Simon! I appreciate it.

@SamLStandsUp Excellent piece.

Looking forward to getting stuck into to this over the next few days. Congrats on getting this over the line 👏@SamLStandsUp

I just wrote my first note on Substack substack.com/profile/346214…

@andrewhdonohoe @MarkMorgan_4 Sorry Andrew! Great shout though

@SamLStandsUp @MarkMorgan_4 Urgh I went 55

The answer? 54 So @MarkMorgan_4 is the winner of the giveaway. He got the total BANG On! Mark I'll be in touch. Congratulations Mark and thanks everyone else for taking part.