France vs South Africa: 5 Famous Matches

France and the Springboks renew their rivalry on Saturday night in Paris in what promises to be a full-blooded encounter. South Africa had little trouble brushing aside Scotland last weekend and will be keen to end a season in which they ran the All Blacks close on a high. France looked vastly improved from the side who finished bottom of the Six Nations in spring when they went toe to toe with New... 

Power Ranking International Teams

The Southern Hemisphere giants swept the board with wins over England, Scotland and Ireland in a sobering weekend for European rugby. As New Zealand edged ever-closer to a perfect 12 months and South Africa swatted Scotland, Australia’s much-maligned players got themselves out of the bar to thump Ireland in Dublin. It was the supporters of the Northern Hemisphere sides who were in need of a good,... 

England vs. New Zealand: 6 Things We Learned

Another gripping contest between England and New Zealand two looked as though it could go the home side’s way for a while on Saturday afternoon. But New Zealand didn’t panic when they went behind and sorted their discipline out at the breakdown to prevail by a 30-22 margin. There is a lot for England to take heart from, though. Here are six things we learned.   Kieran Read should be... 

England v New Zealand: Key Battles to Watch

England, in most sports, have a long list of opponents who take great pleasure in beating them. Australia immediately spring to mind, but make no mistake, New Zealand don’t especially like the English either when it comes to sport. Their attitude toward the English isn’t quite viewed as being as narky as their antipodean cousins. But it’s there. Oh, it’s there. Remember Andrew... 

Scotland vs. South Africa: Re-Living 5 Famous Matches

Scotland host South Africa on Sunday with the Boks coming off a powerful display in Cardiff. Scotland coach Scott Johnson has already declared his intention for his team to match their opponents’ physical prowess, and if they can manage that, we could be in for a classic between two sides who have had their fair share of great tussles over the years. Here are five memorable meetings. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

England V New Zealand: 5 Reasons Why the All Blacks Could Be Beaten

December 1, 2012 was a date on which the rugby world was turned upside down. England were staring down the barrel of a triple whammy of defeats to the big three Southern Hemisphere nations. Vanquished by Australia and South Africa on consecutive weekends, they next faced the mighty All Blacks, who were hunting the result that would cap an unbeaten 2012. But at Twickenham, they found an England side... 

International Rugby Power Rankings After Opening Autumn Internationals

Now that we’ve seen everyone play, we can get a sense of where teams from either side of the equator are in terms of form right now. While the Welsh hard-luck story continues against the Southern Hemisphere elite, perhaps the side that gained most in defeat were France. They looked outstanding at times against New Zealand and matched their physicality and pace but fell victim to that extra sprinkle... 

England vs. Argentina: 6 Things We Learned

A win that looks a little better on paper than it did in real time makes it two from two for England, but after their first half dominance, it should have been so much better. Here’s what we learned this week.   Chris Ashton–time for a rest Forget the quality of the scramble defence. A wing in form would have put the first chance away that Chris Ashton failed to finish off. He scored... 

England vs. Argentina: The Key Battles

England and Argentina meet for the third time this year on Saturday, with all the omens pointing to a comfortable England win. A side denuded of Lions—both those originally picked and the battalion subsequently called up as injury cover—impressed hugely with a 2-0 series win in the Pumas’ back yard over the summer. Now, an England side still missing a few first-choice names but looking... 

France V New Zealand: Re-Living 5 Famous Matches

When France host the All Blacks on Saturday, it will be the latest chapter in a story of two rugby nations whose fates have often intertwined to produce some seismic incidents in the sport. Between them, they have served up a feast of memorable moments down the years that have run the gamut from Kiwi power and precision to the famous French flair. So, as they prepare to lock horns once again, let’s... 

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