Best XV from Weekend’s International Rugby Matches

Vengeance was the theme of this weekend’s international action as France gained revenge over England with a 25-20 win in Paris, while Scotland beat Italy 16-12 in Turin to make up for a Six Nations defeat earlier this year. International coaches all over will have learned their lessons from Saturday’s World Cup warm-ups double, with some of Europe’s stars making a final bolt for a... 

Italy vs. Scotland: Winners and Losers from International Match

Scotland defeated Italy 16-12 in Turin on Saturday to give their World Cup preparations a welcome boost, with second-half substitute Henry Pyrgos claiming a match-winning try just seven minutes from time. The two teams struggled to pull each other apart and went in at half-time level with nine points apiece before Vern Cotter’s men produced the only try of the fixture to seal their victory. International... 

Italy vs. Scotland: 5 Key Battles in International Match

Scotland travel to face Italy in Turin on Saturday hoping to utilise the lessons learned from a narrow defeat to Ireland at the Aviva Stadium last weekend. Coach Vern Cotter has made 11 changes to his team following that trip as Scotland look to claim revenge for the last-gasp defeat suffered at the Azzurri’s hands in this year’s Six Nations. It promises to be a close affair at the Stadio... 

Best XV from Weekend’s International Rugby Matches

Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup decider headlined the weekend’s international rugby extravaganza. New Zealand succeeded with a 41-13 hammering of Australia to tie the series and retain their most prized trophy. It’s the 13th year in a row the All Blacks have won the competition, setting a new record for consecutive Bledisloe Cup triumphs, but that southern-hemisphere collision accounted... 

Argentina vs. South Africa: Winners and Losers in 2015 International Match

A trip to Buenos Aires on Saturday saw South Africa defeat Argentina 26-12 to claim revenge over the side that handed them an embarrassing loss in Durban just one week prior. Bryan Habana and Lwazi Mvovo scored to give Heyneke Meyer’s team some relief in their World Cup preparations, while the Pumas were prevented from clinching historic back-to-back wins over the Springboks. The power balance... 

England vs. France: Winners and Losers from International Match

An experimental England lineup triumphed over France with a 19-14 victory on Saturday to give the 2015 Rugby World Cup hosts a boost in their bid to mount a serious title challenge at the competition. Two tries from Anthony Watson and one from Jonny May pushed England over the edge despite Les Bleus’ best attempts to record a shock Twickenham victory. Head coach Stuart Lancaster fielded a team... 

Ireland vs. Scotland: Winners and Losers from International Match

Ireland’s preparations for the Rugby World Cup continued along a successful route on Saturday after they defeated Scotland 28-22 at the Aviva Stadium after a hotly contested affair. The Celtic brawlers produced five of the seven tries scored during the second half, and it momentarily looked as though the No. 2-ranked team in the world might fall to their underdog opponents. Both Ireland coach... 

New Zealand vs. Australia: Winners and Losers in Bledisloe Cup Match

New Zealand retained the Bledisloe Cup on Saturday after beating Australia 41-13 to tie this year’s series at one win apiece thanks to a flood of four second-half tries. Dane Coles, Ma’a Nonu and Conrad Smith soared over to seal the triumph along with a penalty try, putting the wind back in New Zealand’s sails before they make their trip to the World Cup. For Michael Cheika’s... 

Argentina vs. South Africa: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info for Rugby Warm-Up

South Africa are praying to avoid double disappointment at Argentinian hands as they make the trip to Buenos Aires this Saturday, a week on from their home embarrassment by the Pumas’ paws. Daniel Hourcade’s side clinched a momentous 37-25 victory in Durban last Saturday to end their Rugby Championship on a high note, while the Springboks ground to a halt without a single win to their name. That... 

England vs. France: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info for Rugby World Cup Warm-Up

Twickenham is prepared for another edition of “Le Crunch” as England play host to France on Saturday in what promises to be a key World Cup warm-up outing for both teams. England coach Stuart Lancaster has a dilemma on his hands in who to keep as part of his World Cup plans, while departing France tactician Philippe Saint-Andre will want to end his managerial tenure with a bang. Les Bleus... 

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