Rugby: Daniel Carter, All Blacks, Steve Hansen Winners at 2012 IRB Awards

It was a good night for New Zealand at the 2012 IRB Awards, claiming all the top awards on the back of a stellar year. Daniel Carter, the All Blacks and Steve Hansen all walked away with silverware, claiming Player of the Year, Team of the Year and Coach of the Year awards respectively. That the All Blacks won Team of the Year comes as little surprise. Boasting a record of 12 wins, one loss and one... 

Rugby World Cup 2015: Australia, England, Wales Drawn into Pool of Death

Australia, England and Wales face the toughest road to Rugby World Cup glory in 2015, having been drawn in the pool of death. Elsewhere the All Blacks and Springboks should coast through untouched, while France and Ireland will meet in the fight for a top seeding in Pool D. But it is Pool A that remains most intriguing and will add extra interest to the early stages of 2015. Never before has a World... 

All Blacks Rugby: 2012 Season Player Ratings

The All Blacks have been the dominant team of world rugby yet again in 2012. With their season having drawn to a close, it’s now time to rate each players performance.   Israel Dagg: 7.5/10  Dagg looked dangerous every time he touched the ball, was lethal on the counterattack and very good under the high ball. He was also outstanding in clearing the ball under pressure which got the... 

England Destroy New Zealand All Blacks in Huge Rugby Upset

Upsets don’t come much bigger than this one. But three quick tries sealed the deal as England ran away with a historic 38-21 thrashing of the New Zealand All Blacks. The loss was the first for the All Blacks on a European tour since 2002. It’s hard to imagine a more unlikely storyline. This England team was coming off of consecutive losses to Australia and South Africa. The team was hurting,... 

Rugby: McCaw, Carter, Michalak, Farrell Short Listed for Player of the Year

Richie McCaw, Daniel Carter, Frederic Michalak and Owen Farrell have been announced as the four players short-listed for the 2012 IRB Player of the Year Award. The main surprise comes from the inclusion of the young England fly-half Owen Farrell. At just 21 years of age, the international rookie has been what could be described as a promising performer for his national team—but his form... 

Rugby: All Blacks Too Good for Woeful Wales

Pass and catch. The two most basic skills of rugby. Two skills that seemed to elude Wales as they slumped to their sixth loss in a row, succumbing 33-10 to a clinical All Blacks team.  It was these basic skills that really were the difference between the two teams, as Wales lacked the ability to hold onto the ball for any length of time. Poor handling, inaccurate kicking and the inability to manipulate... 

New Zealand vs. Australia: All Blacks Held to Draw by Wounded Wallabies

They are at their most dangerous when they are written off, those Wallabies. And so it proved once again, as a well under-strength Australian outfit was able to hold the All Blacks to an 18all draw, snapping a 16 game winning streak by the men in black. It was a messy game dominated by mistakes and a very whistle-happy referee, as Craig Joubert blew a total of 26 penalties throughout. These two are... 

Rugby Championship Review: Team Report Cards

The inaugural Rugby Championship has come to a conclusion with the All Blacks claiming the spoils to cement their place as best team on the planet. They were to go unbeaten and but for a brutal encounter against the Springboks in Dunedin, were never really challenged. Australia, South Africa and Argentina all showed glimpses of brilliance, but all were too inconsistent and whilst remaining competitive... 

Rugby: All Blacks Too Strong for Sprinboks in Game of Two Halves

A strong second half has seen the All Blacks claim what was in the end a comprehensive 32-16 victory over the Springboks in Soweto. The win ensures that the All Blacks finish the Rugby Championship unbeaten and extend their winning streak to 16 games. The New Zealanders showed great ball handling, flair and support play as they constructed four outstanding tries. It was the ability to do this that... 

Young Rugby Prodigy Jason Emery Signs with Highlanders

The Highlanders have signed Manawatu centre Jason Emery, one of the best up-and-coming talents in world rugby. The move may come as a surprise to some, as Emery is just 19 years old and in his first year out of school, but rest assured, this kid has bucket loads of potential. At school level, Emery was a superstar, spending three years in the Palmerston North Boys’ High School First... 

« Previous Page — Next Page »

Latest News

• Former England Manager Graham Taylor Dies at Age 72
• Bruce Arena Names USMNT January Camp Invitees
• Karamoko Dembele Makes England U15s Debut After Playing for Scotland in November
• USMNT Watch: Bobby Wood Nets 1st Bundesliga Goal Since September
• Rugby Player Bruno Andres Doglioli Banned 3 Years for Tackling Female Referee