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Netflix's 'Six Nations: Full Contact' - A Must-Watch or Pass?

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Is 'Full Contact' the Drive to Survive of rugby? Find out if this docuseries hits or misses the mark!

Netflix's latest offering, 'Six Nations: Full Contact,' has sparked curiosity among rugby enthusiasts. The docuseries, aiming to capture the essence of professional rugby, falls short in delivering a fresh perspective. With formulaic storytelling and outdated themes, it struggles to engage viewers looking for a riveting sports documentary.

Despite its shortcomings, 'Full Contact' dives into the lives of rugby players, offering an inside look at their challenges and victories. The series introduces fans to the Rugby WAGs, adding a personal touch to the athletes' journeys. However, the overall reception remains mixed, with critics questioning the depth and authenticity portrayed on screen.

Comparisons to Netflix's foray into live sports events arise, hinting at a potential shift in the streaming giant's content strategy. As 'Full Contact' navigates the realm of professional rugby, fans await to see if it can create the same buzz as other sports-focused documentaries.

In conclusion, 'Six Nations: Full Contact' presents rugby through a Hollywood lens, blending drama with the thrill of the game. While it may not be a slam dunk, the series provides a unique perspective on the sport and its players, inviting audiences to witness the raw emotions behind the scenes.

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Six Nations: Full Contact review – like a desperately dated rugby ... (The Guardian)

Will this Netflix docuseries be rugby union's Drive to Survive? Not judging by how formulaic, shallow and ludicrously behind the times it is.

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Six Nations: Full Contact review – Irish rugby fans could feel short ... (Independent.ie)

It seems only a matter of time before Netflix moves more into live sport. It hosted its first live event in golf last year and tennis and Formula One events ...

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Meet The Rugby WAGs In Netflix's Six Nations: Full Contact (EVOKE)

Finn Russell and Emma Canning · Seb Negri and Greta Franza Durante · Ellis Genge and Megan · Andrew Porter and Elaine · Dan Biggar and Alex · Blair Kinghorn and Dina ...

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Guinness Six Nations - Full Contact episode one recap | Rugbydump (RugbyDump)

Quite possibly the most highly anticipated Rugby documentary since the Springboks World Cup 2019 Recap 'Chasing The Sun', Netflix's 'Six Nations – Full ...

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"Rugby through a Hollywood lens" – the Six Nations: Full Contact ... (Rugby World)

Early on in Six Nations: Full Contact, Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend describes rugby as “the ultimate team game”. The makers of this access-all-areas ...

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Watch: A guide to the Netflix Six Nations: Full Contact docuseries (Nation.Cymru)

Scotland have never won the Guinness Six Nations. Coach Gregor Townsend must find a way to get the best out of his star player, maverick fly-half Finn Russell.

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Six Nations: Full Contact is a gripping and honest insight into the ... (Daily Mail)

Six Nations: Full Contact is a gripping and honest insight into the lives of professional rugby players... Netflix have produced a hard-hitting documentary that ...

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Six Nations: Full Contact review – the shiny new Netflix rugby ... (Independent.ie)

The sports documentary focuses on spectacle rather than specifics in the hope of bringing in new fans to the game. Sorry, the video cannot be played.

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