Six Nations 2014: 10 Players Whose Reputations Suffered

We have applauded the best; now it’s time to look at the other end of the scale. The Six Nations was electrified by some world-class performances, but there were some leading lights who shone less brightly. Players we have seen some scintillating stuff from down the years simply had a stinker for one reason or another, and they go back to their clubs with points to prove if they want their places... 

Six Nations 2014: 10 Players Who Enhanced Their Reputations

There were plenty of brilliant individual displays in this year’s Six Nations, with the 16-strong short list for official player of the tournament proving how many outstanding performances there were. But these 10 are also about those who stepped it up a notch. Those who have not made this final 10, while performing at a high level, merely confirmed how good we know they are rather than move... 

5 Things We Learned from Super Rugby Round 5

Round 5 sees one team apiece from each country occupy the top three slots in the Super XV table, with the Sharks leading the way after four games. The Chiefs and Brumbies follow having played a game less. All three were in action last weekend and all of them recorded wins, with the three conferences beginning to take shape in the competition. Here’s what we learned.  Begin Slideshow  Read More →

France 20-22 Ireland: Lessons Learned from Six Nations Clash

Ireland sealed the 2014 Six Nations title with a nail-shredding win over France in Paris. It was the fitting end to a glittering career for Brian O’Driscoll, who adds a second championship to his CV as his last act in an Irish jersey. Ireland scored three tries to France’s two and had a forward pass in the last two minutes to thank for a final French try being ruled out by referee Steve... 

4 Thrilling Six Nations Finishes

The Six Nations comes to its climax this weekend as Ireland travel to France to play for the title. In Rome, England play Italy in an earlier kick-off and will attempt to pile up the points, readying to pounce if Ireland fail in Paris. With Brian O’Driscoll bowing out after a peerless career, it will be an electric atmosphere in the French capital with Philippe Saint-Andre’s erratic side... 

6 Bold Predictions for Super Rugby Round 5

The Super XV reaches its fifth round with most teams searching for enough consistency to stay in touch with the pace-setting Sharks. The weekend promises plenty of domestic dust-ups and trans-Tasman tussles, as well as some long losing runs that will have to come to an end. Except for the Chiefs, the New Zealand franchises continue to blow hot and cold. There is to be a stern test for the new boy at... 

Italy vs. England: 6 Players with a Point to Prove in Six Nations Clash

There is nothing quite like a win over Wales to send English rugby into euphoria. The plaudits came thick and fast for Stuart Lancaster’s men after their 29-18 win, and they were largely deserved for an accomplished performance. Their opponents in the last round, on the other hand, turned in their worst effort of the championship, drowning in a green sea of gratitude washing over Brian O’Driscoll... 

Italy vs. England: 6 Players with a Point to Prove in Six Nations Clash

There is nothing quite like a win over Wales to send English rugby into euphoria. The plaudits came thick and fast for Stuart Lancaster’s men after their 29-18 win, and they were largely deserved for an accomplished performance. Their opponents in the last round, on the other hand, turned in their worst effort of the championship, drowning in a green sea of gratitude washing over Brian O’Driscoll... 

5 Things We Learned from Super Rugby Round 4

While the northern hemisphere occupies itself with the passion and drama of a thrilling Six Nations tournament in the sunshine, it has started raining tries in the south. Round 4 of the 2014 Super XV saw six in one half of rugby in Queensland (in a game that saw 76 points scored in total), four tries in less than half an hour in Perth and a high-scoring win for one of the hot favourites in South Africa. The... 

5 Things We Learned from Super Rugby Round 4

While the northern hemisphere occupies itself with the passion and drama of a thrilling Six Nations tournament in the sunshine, it has started raining tries in the south. Round 4 of the 2014 Super XV saw six in one half of rugby in Queensland (in a game that saw 76 points scored in total), four tries in less than half an hour in Perth and a high-scoring win for one of the hot favourites in South Africa. The... 

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