Upsets Help Find Semifinalists at Junior Rugby World Championships

New Zealand were the benefactors of a handful of results which has seen them progress to the semifinals from an improbable situation at the Junior Rugby World Championships.  They claim the wild-card spot and progress along with the three pool winners, England, Ireland and South Africa. The weather acted as a leveller, as tough conditions made it hard for the top teams to execute. A thick haze... 

South Africa, England Claim Important Wins at Junior Rugby World Championships

It was South Africa and England who emerged as the big winners from the second day of matches at the Junior Rugby World Championships. Each claimed important wins over New Zealand and Australia respectively, making both odds-on favourites to progress to the semifinals. South Africa’s 33-24 victory came off the back of a dominant second half, in which their huge forward pack overpowered the New... 

Usual Suspects to the Fore on Day 1 at Junior Rugby World Cup

It was the traditional rugby powers that stood out on Day 1 of the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship in New Zealand. Strong performances from Australia and South Africa saw them put on the most impressive displays of the day, while New Zealand, England, Wales and France all showed their potential too. Australia got the tournament under way, with a convincing 36-17 win over Argentina. They built their... 

Is Dan Carter Still All Blacks’ No. 1 Fly-Half?

When news broke that Dan Carter would miss the remainder of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, it was something of a national tragedy in New Zealand. The All Blacks were amidst a home World Cup campaign with the need to win greater than ever, having not hoisted the trophy since 1987. Carter was seen as integral to that campaign, and to lose him with no obvious back-up left many pundits thinking the worst.  It... 

Super Rugby: New Zealand Conference Pre-Season Power Rankings

Super Rugby season is upon us once more, giving the best of New Zealand, Australia and South Africa the chance to go up against each other and claim the title of the best club team in the southern hemisphere. As always, there is plenty of intrigue heading into the season, with a number of teams having made some key moves that could either pay-off or backfire.  Here we look at the New Zealand conference,... 

The Impact Sonny Bill Williams’ Return Will Have on All Blacks

Sonny Bill Williams is set to return to New Zealand rugby in 2015, as was reported by the Otago Daily Times. The former All Black second five-eighth has signed a two-year deal with the Chiefs, which will see him once again compete for the No. 12 black jersey with incumbent Ma’a Nonu. The move will be greeted with mixed feelings from many in New Zealand. While Williams is no doubt an outstanding... 

The Impact Sonny Bill Williams’ Return Will Have on All Blacks

Sonny Bill Williams is set to return to New Zealand rugby in 2015, as was reported by the Otago Daily Times. The former All Black second five-eighth has signed a two-year deal with the Chiefs, which will see him once again compete for the No. 12 black jersey with incumbent Ma’a Nonu. The move will be greeted with mixed feelings from many in New Zealand. While Williams is no doubt an outstanding... 

Club Champions Match Between Chiefs and Toulon Cancelled

The proposed match to pit the Super Rugby-winning Chiefs up against Heineken Cup champions Toulon will not go ahead, according to New Zealand’s 3 News. It was always something of a long shot, as Chiefs CEO Andrew Flexman had claimed the match was only to happen if the Chiefs could take a fulll-strength squad, which was not possible. While many fans would have no doubt loved to see the champion... 

Club Champions Match Between Chiefs and Toulon Cancelled

The proposed match to pit the Super Rugby-winning Chiefs up against Heineken Cup champions Toulon will not go ahead, according to New Zealand’s 3 News. It was always something of a long shot, as Chiefs CEO Andrew Flexman had claimed the match was only to happen if the Chiefs could take a fulll-strength squad, which was not possible. While many fans would have no doubt loved to see the champion... 

Selecting a Team to Challenge the Players’ World XV

At the conclusion of the 2013 international season, the International Rugby Players Association (IRPA) named a Players’ World XV for the year. It is indeed a very good team and in most cases a good reflection of who the world’s stand out players were from the past 12 months. But there is plenty of quality in world rugby at the moment and while finding 15 men that could beat this team would... 

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