Sam Larner

@SamLStandsUp

Pre-Order Attacking the Space - geni.us/AttackingTheSp… -ProD2/MLR fan. Analysis gun for hire working with players and clubs.Flag Obsessive.

Near Leeds, UK instagram.com/whiteboardrugb… Joined March 2014

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Sam Larner @SamLStandsUp Sep 11, 2025

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…

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Sam Larner @SamLStandsUp 12h

I'm pretty proud of today's Substack. It looks at where the best location is to attack on the pitch using the excellent @Oval_Insights data.

Take a look here:

samlarner.substack.com/p/location-loc…

Sam Larner @SamLStandsUp 2d

A treat this weekend as it was my first time ever as lead commentator for a match.

I've learnt at the feet of the best though with @SamRobertsComms, @willrobertsport and Jonno Harris Bass

Clubber Rugby Verified account @clubberrugby 4d

Doncaster Edge ahead 🔥

The hosts get over the whitewash early into the second half ⚡️

@DoncasterKnight | @Champrugby |#ClubberTV

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Sam Larner @SamLStandsUp 5d

A good week to have written a Substack about how all attacks are now going sideways....

samlarner.substack.com/p/sideways

samlarner.substack.com Sideways! Why Attacks are Going Sideways and How to Stop Them

ITV Rugby Verified account @ITVRugby 5d

IRELAND RESPOND 👊

Ireland take the lead through a quick burst and a Prendergast conversion ☘️

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Sam Larner @SamLStandsUp Nov 5

The Substack is back! If you want to find out why the delay you can take a look at the last post....

This week though we're talking about the trend for attacks to go sideways, despite what we were told as kids. Why is that and how do you stop it?

samlarner.substack.com/p/sideways