Power Ranking Welsh Squad on South African Tour

Wales left South Africa with just a midweek win under their belts after a topsy–turvy, two–Test series. The Springboks took them to the cleaners in the first Test before the Dragons found their roar in Nelspruit and Wales came agonisingly close to their first win on South African turf. It leaves Warren Gatland’s men searching for consistency in performance that has eluded them since... 

World Rugby’s Team of the Weekend: Welsh Heroes Make the Grade

The summer tours of the big-three nations closed without a win for the European teams. There was heartbreak in Nelspruit for Wales who lost to a 79th-minute penalty try, while England were wiped out by New Zealand and France took another beating in Australia. Just over a year from the World Cup, these eight defeats from eight matches make for sobering contemplation for the Northern Hemisphere, whose... 

New Zealand v England: Score and Lessons Learned from Hamilton Test

England suffered a third straight defeat with a 36-13 reverse to the All Blacks in Hamilton. Stuart Lancaster’s men were blown away by 29 New Zealand points and four tries in the first half that rendered their second half improvement redundant. Doubles from Julian Savea and Aaron Smith exposed defensive lapses in the Red Rose rearguard that had not existed in the first two Tests, and they ended... 

Australia vs. France: Score and Lessons Learned from Sydney Test

Australia gave France another dusting in Sydney as they completed a 3-0 series win. Ewen McKenzie’s men won 39-13 in a display that will fill them with confidence ahead of the coming Rugby Championship. For France, there is some serious soul-searching to do. They have never looked like winning on this tour and have seldom looked like a Test-level team. Here are the lessons learned. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

South Africa vs. Wales: 5 Key Battles for Nelspruit Test

Wales arrive in Nelspruit battered and bruised both physically and mentally after their humbling at the hands of South Africa last week. Warren Gatland’s men were destroyed 38-16 in a five-try mauling by the Springboks, and their Kiwi coach will be looking for a response from his players. Wales have never beaten South Africa on their home soil and it would seem unlikely that they can turn that... 

Australia V France: 5 Key Battles for Sydney Test

A curious test series comes to an end in Sydney this weekend. France barely showed up in Brisbane where they were drubbed 50-23. A week later in Melbourne, a shocker of a contest saw Australia squeak home by two penalties to nil while Philippe Saint-Andre’s men at least showed they hadn’t forgotten how to defend all together. So guessing what sort of game we will get on Saturday is a total... 

World Rugby’s Team of the Weekend: Le Roux Lights Up Durban

The second weekend of the international window saw all the big guns in action and some fine individual performances. Only Ireland managed to topple one of the big four from the Southern Hemisphere but it is from the fixtures between New Zealand and England, Australia and France and South Africa and Wales where some world-class displays form this week’s team. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Australia vs. France: Score and Lessons Learned from Melbourne Test

Australia 6-0 France What a difference a week makes. After steamrollering a shambolic French side last week, Australia squeaked home by just two penalties to none in Melbourne in the second Test. In a game that had none of the pace, passion and adventure of the second Test between New Zealand and England, Bernard Foley and Nic White slotted a penalty apiece in the second half of a game that lacked... 

New Zealand vs. England: Score and Lessons Learned from Dunedin Test

New Zealand 28–27 England England’s hopes of levelling their Test series were shot down in flames by a 20-minute spell from the All Blacks in the second half in Dunedin. A 10-6 half-time lead for the tourists was transformed into a 28-13 deficit with three typically ruthless New Zealand tries that showed why Steve Hansen’s men are the best in the world. England replied gamely with... 

Australia vs. France: 5 Key Battles for Melbourne Test

France enter the second Test of their Australian tour hoping the only way is up. Their dire performance in last week’s 50-23 beating in Brisbane has prompted a deluge of criticism, and coach Philippe Saint-Andre has reacted by ringing the changes ahead of the second clash in Melbourne. Neutral observers will be hoping to see more of a contest in this second clash, and these key battles could... 

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