Join host Alistair Poole on his journey through the statistics of North America's professional rugby scene. From stats-based power rankings of every team in the league to deep dives on the importance of scrums, this show aims to leave no number undiscussed. Comes out weekly during the season, and monthly in the offseason.
Last week saw an expected correction in the model's picks. Still, It's doing well this season. how will it do this upcoming week? Pick against my numbers at https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com
The model is absolutely crushing its picks. Let's see how it might mess up this coming week... Pick against my numbers at https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com
An episode that covers my good picks from last weekend and out-of-date predictions for the Thursday match this week. Pick against my numbers at https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com
A new season, a new episode, and a new predictive model. The only thing that isn't new in this episde is me. I'm still hosting, like always. Pick against my numbers at https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com Contact me at tacklethenumbers@gloriousrugby.com
The playoff spots have been all but decided in a week that saw efficient blowouts and dramatic upsets. I break it all down in this week's episode. Pick against my numbers at https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bo2LLjnxVc Contact me at tacklethenumbers@gloriousrugby.com
There may have only been four matches last week, but there was no shortage of entertaining rugby. I look at that, as well as the playoff implications of the coming matches this week. Pick against my numbers at https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bo2LLjnxVc Contact me at tacklethenumbers@gloriousrugby.com
A short week coming up, but full of what will be close, pivotal matches. I'll preview those games, review week 15, and dive into the playoff race. Pick against my numbers at https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bo2LLjnxVc Contact me at tacklethenumbers@gloriousrugby.com
The playoff race is looking like it will come down to the wire as exciting matches from week 14 reshaped the field. I'll take a look at those matches and what they mean mean for next week's matches. Pick against my numbers at https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bo2LLjnxVc Contact me at tacklethenumbers@gloriousrugby.com
We have exciting upsets, total blowouts, broken records, and mathemtical eliminations! A lot happened last week for me to dive into. Pick against my numbers at https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bo2LLjnxVc Contact me at tacklethenumbers@gloriousrugby.com
With the races in the East and West tight but still undecided, I dive into reviews of the week 12 matches and preview the upcoming week 13 matches. Pick against my numbers at https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bo2LLjnxVc Contact me at tacklethenumbers@gloriousrugby.com
After a few weeks for microphone problems, I'm back to tackle reiews of the week 10 matches and preview the upcoming matches for week 11. Pick against my numbers at https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bo2LLjnxVc Contact me at tacklethenumbers@gloriousrugby.com
Officially back on track with my predictions, I dive into how week 6 of Major League Rugby affected the rankings and put forward predictions for week 7. Pick against my numbers at https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bo2LLjnxVc Contact me at tacklethenumbers@gloriousrugby.com
Finally, some sanity! Week 6 brought very few upsets and some brilliant rugby. I look at how it affected the rankings and preview next weekend's matches. Pick against my numbers at https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bo2LLjnxVc Contact me at tacklethenumbers@gloriousrugby.com
It was a short slate of matches last weekend, but not short on upsets. I break down that and the matches coming up in week 4 in this episode. Pick against my numbers at https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bo2LLjnxVc Contact me at tacklethenumbers@gloriousrugby.com
Week two has come and gone, leaving absolute chaos in it's wake. We saw a shut out, several upsets, and 57 point blowout. I break down all of it in this episode, and put forward some predictions for next week. Pick against my numbers at https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bo2LLjnxVc Contact me at tacklethenumbers@gloriousrugby.com
Week 1 was exactly as crazy and wonderfully as we could have every hoped. Favorites fell and challengers rose in tight matches all weekend long. I'll break down the numbers of what we saw, and wht it tells us going into next week. Pick against my model at https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com Contact me at tacklethenumbers@gloriousrugby.com
In this episode I lay out where each team stands at the start of the season. Toronto and San Diego are at the top, but some of the other teams may surprise you. After that, I dive into the week 1 matches and what my predictive model can tell us about each matchup. Pick against my system at https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com Contact me at tacklethenumbers@gloriousrugby.com
In this episode of Tackle the Numbers, I dive deep into my predictive model for Major League Rugby. I get into the philosophy behind it, as well as explaining how it works and why. Beat the Machine: https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com/ Get in touch: tacklethenumbers@gloriousrugby.com
This podcast is dedicated to exploring the numbers and statistics behind Major League Rugby, North America's very own professional rugby competition. From stats-based power rankings of every team in the league to deep dives on the importance of scrums, this show aims to leave no stat undiscussed. Links Alternate Reality Explorer: https://gloriousrugby.com/alternate-reality/ Beat the Machine: https://tacklethenumbers.gloriousrugby.com/ Get in touch: tacklethenumbers@gloriousrugby.com
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