Best XV from 5th Weekend of Rugby Championship

New Zealand sealed the Rugby Championship title with one week to spare after slaying Argentina on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. The All Blacks’ bonus point win in La Plata means they can’t be caught when they travel to South Africa next weekend. For the Boks, they pulled another game out of the fire in the closing stages to deny Australia what would have been a famous win. There were some... 

Argentina vs. New Zealand: Winners and Losers from Rugby Championship Clash

New Zealand secured the Rugby Championship with a bonus point-win, 34-13, over the Pumas in La Plata, per ESPNScrum.com It was more workmanlike than wondrous from Steve Hansen’s men, which, barring that display in Auckland against the Wallabies, sums up their tournament. Sobering, then, for everyone else, that a New Zealand team not at its dazzling best have wrapped this title up before the last... 

Argentina vs New Zealand: 5 Key Battles That Will Shape Rugby Championship Clash

New Zealand can all but secure the Rugby Championship title with victory in La Plata on Saturday. They travel to Argentina with a few injuries and one notable suspension per the New Zealand Herald, but face a battle-weary Pumas side, who really got the thin end of the wedge in terms of this tournament’s schedule. Daniel Hourcade’s men have racked up a punishing amount of air miles so far... 

Power Ranking Europe’s Top 15 Club Teams After Weekend of September 19-21

No question about the eye–catching result of the weekend in Europe. Bath’s demolition of Leicester sent shock waves through the Premiership. With Sam Burgess still to add to Mike Ford’s options, Bath are looking serious contenders this season, while perennial play–off participants Leicester are so ravaged by injury that their rivals will be smelling Tiger blood if they can’t... 

20 Biggest Shock Results in Rugby History

What constitutes a shock? David beating Goliath, certainly. But that’s not all. There can be—and have been—shocks within games between sides of equal standing, too. One side can seem so superior both before kick-off and most definitely during a game as they race into a commanding position. But momentum in the ebb and flow of a rugby match is a curious beast. It can leave a side... 

Power Ranking Europe’s Top 15 Club Teams After Weekend of September 12-14

Last weekend was notable for some impressive away performances that have sent several sides surging up the power ranking. Both Clermont Auvergne and Stade Francais recorded valuable victories on the road, as did Saracens and Leicester. The theme continued in the PRO12 with Glasgow, Ospreys and Connacht winning on enemy territory, while Irish powerhouses Leinster and Munster shook off round one setbacks... 

Best XV from 4th Weekend of Rugby Championship

New Zealand tightened their grip on this year’s trophy with a hard-earned win over South Africa in Napier, while Australia held off a late charge by the gallant Pumas on the Gold Coast to make it two wins in two weeks. There were a number of players whose contributions stood out for different reasons in Round 4, from youngsters with points to prove to veterans still producing performances out... 

New Zealand V South Africa: Winners and Losers from Rugby Championship

New Zealand won a closely fought Test match in Wellington with a 14–11 advantage they had to defend right up to the final whistle, per ESPNScrum.com This was a gripping battle between an All Blacks side relentlessly attacking their visitors with their tried-and-trusted game plan, and a South African outfit hurting from late defeat last week and defending with all their lives. The All Blacks were... 

Power Ranking Europe’s Top 15 Club Teams After Weekend of September 5-7

The domestic season across Europe got into full swing last weekend as the Aviva Premiership and Guinness PRO12 joined the month-old Top 14 in action. So, while the French top flight is taking shape after four rounds, its counterparts are still in their embryonic stages. This ranking will therefore give a little more weight to the form of the best French teams that have a few more weeks of hard graft... 

Best XV from 3rd Weekend of Rugby Championship

The third round of the Rugby Championship saw late drama between Australia and South Africa. Rob Horne’s last-gasp score snatched a 24-23 victory for the Wallabies to return some respectability to Ewen McKenzie’s men following their demolition at the hands of New Zealand. And for the All Blacks, it meant top spot could be theirs with a win over Argentina in Napier. Steve Hansen’s... 

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