Biggest Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of December 26-27

A Boxing Day weekend of sport provided ample entertainment as rugby fans from across Europe were given a late Christmas gift in the form of thrills, spills and plenty of entertainment. However, it wasn’t the smoothest of weeks for ex-All Black Dan Carter after he fell victim to a prank in his Paris abode, while Newcastle Falcons were the other big losers in recent days. Saracens maintained their... 

Nehe Milner-Skudder: World Rugby’s Emerging Star of 2015

There are many reasons to argue 2015 as possibly the most successful year in New Zealand’s rugby history, but it will also be remembered as the year Nehe Milner-Skudder took on the best of the best and won. From Super Rugby nobody to World Cup winner and breakthrough sensation in a little under eight months, there isn’t a player in the sport who has enjoyed a 2015 quite as meteoric as Milner-Skudder. If... 

Best XV in World Rugby for Weekend of December 18-20

England’s giants are on the rise in this season’s European Rugby Champions Cup following a thrilling weekend of action leading into the Christmas break. Three of the five pools are now led by Aviva Premiership sides after victories for Saracens, Wasps and Leicester Tigers, while Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs are still contending in their respective groups. Wasps’ 36-10 victory... 

Biggest Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of December 18-20

The European Rugby Champions Cup was once again at centre stage this weekend, which saw Wasps, Toulon and Ulster do their pool bids the world of good with some very valuable victories. This week’s biggest winners and losers focuses more on matters away from the pitch, however, as a certain Irish outcast looks to make his return to his native land and Eddie Jones’ England staff takes one... 

Why England Should Retain Chris Robshaw as Captain

Not even a month into his reign as England head coach, Eddie Jones is already making the tough decisions on how best to shake up the national team, and his first order of business may be electing a new captain. Incumbent Chris Robshaw has made no secret of his desire to keep the armband, but a report from BBC Sport suggests controversial Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley will be re-elected as... 

Best XV in World Rugby for Weekend of December 11-13

A man-of-the-match performance from Exeter Chiefs No. 8 Thomas Waldrom drove his side to a momentous win over Clermont Auvergne on Saturday to highlight the Champions Cup’s comeback. The competition’s pool stage resumed this weekend, and stars of the Premiership, Top 14 and Pro12 dazzled from all angles in what was a very mixed round for the continental elite. French outfits Toulon and... 

Biggest Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of December 11-13

The power balance in European rugby underwent significant change this weekend after the Champions Cup saw the continental big guns advance their bids for major silverware. Exeter Chiefs, Glasgow Warriors, Leicester Tigers and Racing 92 were among those to take impressive wins from their most recent outings, with Dan Carter making his debut for the Top 14 outfit. Elsewhere, Harlequins-bound... 

Breaking Down England’s Best Back Line for 2016

A great deal of mystery surrounds the England rugby team as the fallout of a disastrous Rugby World Cup continues, questions are asked of those present and a new boss looks to a make quick impact. Head coach Eddie Jones will still be getting to grips with the position, but a little under two months remain until the Six Nations kicks off a 2016 in which he’s looking to improve England’s... 

Best XV in World Rugby for Weekend of December 4-6

It was a dramatic week for Europe’s elite leagues as leaders across the continent all saw their status challenged, but the likes of Clermont Auvergne and Saracens managed to come out on top. The same couldn’t be said for Pro12 contenders Connacht, who lost their lead after stumbling to defeat at Cardiff Blues, while Exeter Chiefs’ win at Wasps was enough to temporarily hand them the... 

Biggest Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of December 4-6

It’s been a mixed week for English rugby, and new coach Eddie Jones has plenty to contemplate following a nonstop weekend of action in the Aviva Premiership. On the positive side of things, numerous would-be internationals are impressing the England boss in their bid to win a place in the Six Nations squad, but there’s also harrowing news on the injury front. England fans can also rejoice... 

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