5 Bold Predictions for 2016 RBS 6 Nations

Just over a fortnight remains until Europe’s big guns contend for continental supremacy once again, and the Six Nations brings international rugby back into the spotlight. This year’s tournament could well prove to be the most open yet as France and England enter the fray with new head coaches Guy Noves and Eddie Jones, respectively, while reigning champion Ireland are a weakened outfit. After... 

Best XV in World Rugby for Weekend of January 15-17

The knockout stages of the 2015-16 Champions Cup began to take shape this weekend after three teams guaranteed their places in the tournament’s last eight. Aviva Premiership giants Saracens and Leicester Tigers will be joined by Top 14 high-flyers Racing 92 in the next phase of the competition following three dazzling wins in the penultimate round of the pool stage. Racing impressed in particular... 

Faryd Mondragon, Former Colombia GK, in Hospital After Reported Suicide Attempt

Former Colombia goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon has been hospitalised after an alleged suicide attempt. The Guardian cited El Colombiano, which suggested Mondragon, 44, had taken a “large dose of anti-depressants” and was taken to the Valle del Lili clinic in his hometown of Cali, Colombia, on Tuesday suffering from a “metabolic imbalance.” The clinic confirmed he remains... 

5 Young Guns Who Could Make a Big Mark in 2016

Another new year brings fresh prospects for emerging rugby talents, many of whom are ready to burst into the spotlight in 2016. We’ve profiled a plethora of young players from across the globe and compiled a list of five starlets who can crack their cocoons in the coming 12 months. In this case, a “young gun” qualifies as a player 21 years of age or younger as of January 1, 2016,... 

Best XV in World Rugby for Weekend of January 8-10

Munster’s exit from the Champions Cup was confirmed on Saturday after they suffered a 27-7 defeat to 14-man Stade Francais, who dazzled in the second half of their clash despite a one-man disadvantage. The Paris outfit were one of several Top 14 sides in fine form this weekend, as Clermont Auvergne defeated Bordeaux to move to the summit of Pool 2 and Toulon improved their Pool 5 standing with... 

Biggest Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of January 8-10

Time is running out for those European stars hoping to make a last-ditch run into their national team squad ahead of the Six Nations, and Manu Tuilagi has but a month to impress England coach Eddie Jones. The centre made his return to fitness for Leicester on Saturday as the Tigers saw off last season’s Premiership finalists Northampton Saints with a last-gasp 30-27 victory. The Champions Cup... 

James O’Connor: World Rugby’s Clown of 2015

The new year presents a fresh start and new beginnings for those who decide they need it, a time when many attempt to make up for past wrongdoings and make for a better future.  Try as he might, Australia’s James O’Connor might look back on the past 12 months as a period he’d rather forget, And after compatriot Kurtley Beale claimed the 2014 award, the 25-year-old now gets the... 

Best XV in World Rugby for Weekend of January 1-3

Some of England’s major powers suffered significant setbacks as the 2016 calendar got underway this weekend, with Bath and Wasps suffering notable losses to Newcastle Falcons and Sale Sharks, respectively. There were no such hiccups from Premiership leaders Saracens, though, as Mark McCall’s men defeated Leicester Tigers 26-6 to extend their lead at the top of the standings. Elsewhere,... 

5 Players Who May Retire from International Rugby in 2016

Rugby was saddened to see a long line of international veterans leave the sport in 2015, and 2016 presents another host of potential retirees nearing the end of their playing days. The passing of the 2015 Rugby World Cup will be a significant factor in which players call time on their Test careers, with the 2019 edition likely seen as too far away in the eyes of many seasoned stars. Taking into account... 

Best XV in World Rugby for Weekend of December 26-27

The Christmas calendar was extremely kind to the sporting masses this weekend as a jam-packed schedule of top-tier rugby helped warm up the European audience. Leinster trumped Munster in a clash of Irish titans, Saracens defeated Wasps to sustain their Premiership run, Toulouse were the latest Top 14 giant to down Toulon and Edinburgh overcame Glasgow Warriors in a Scottish derby. We also saw Harlequins... 

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