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✉️ What to expect from Plot the Ball in 2026
🌍 Introducing 'Rank the Nations': using data to help you understand international sport
Jan 16 • Ben Wylie
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🌍 The Week in International Sport
Monday April 6th: an introduction to baseball5, rugby geography and Max Dowman
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🌍 The Week in International Sport
Monday March 23rd: the World Baseball Classic, FIBA qualifiers and Kayla Reyneke
Mar 23 • Ben Wylie
🌍 The Week in International Sport
Monday March 16th: 3x3 basketball, rugby union in Italy and Fernando Tatís Jr.
Mar 16 • Ben Wylie
🌍 The Week in International Sport
Monday March 9th: the Men's T20 World Cup, soccer geography and Lucy Hamilton
Mar 9 • Ben Wylie
🌍 The Week in International Sport
Monday March 2nd: field hockey, New Zealand in rugby sevens and Sam Kerr's return
Mar 2 • Ben Wylie
🏒 The Week in International Sport
Monday February 23rd: an Olympic ice hockey special
Feb 23 • Ben Wylie
🌍 The Week in International Sport
Monday February 9th: women's water polo, U19 cricket and Kaltounková's Olympic opener
Feb 9 • Ben Wylie
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Plot the Ball
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