New Zealand vs. Argentina: Winners and Losers in 2015 Rugby Championship Game

New Zealand overcame a slow start on Friday to defeat Argentina 39-18 and get the ball rolling in their Rugby Championship title defence with a morale-boosting victory. The Pumas made a stubborn start in Christchurch, but Steve Hansen’s side scored through Ma’a Nonu just before the break to open up a considerable lead over their guests, capitalising in the second half. Richie McCaw opened... 

New Zealand vs. Argentina: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and 2015 TRC Preview

The 2015 Rugby Championship kicks off on Friday with defending champions New Zealand welcoming Argentina to AMI Stadium in Christchurch. With the Rugby World Cup taking place later this year, the Rugby Championship has been shortened to a single round of fixtures, as opposed to each Southern Hemisphere giant playing one another in home-and-away legs. In a battle against the odds, Daniel Hourcade’s... 

New Zealand V Argentina: 5 Key Battles in 2015 Rugby Championship Game

New Zealand will look to get their Rugby Championship title defence off to a bright start this Friday as they welcome Argentina to Christchurch for the opening fixture of the 2015 tournament. The Pumas suffered a 28-9 defeat to the All Blacks when they made the trip to Napier in last year’s competition, and Steven Hansen’s hosts will be motivated to ensure they start with a flourish. With... 

Why Damian De Allende Will Be South Africa’s X-Factor at 2015 Rugby Championship

A hugely productive 2015 Super Rugby season has seen Damian de Allende rise into pole position to star as part of Heyneke Meyer’s midfield at the Rugby Championship, where he can emerge as a Springboks sensation. De Allende has earned just three caps so far in his career, but a swift period of vast growth and several other variables mean the Stormers star can take the team onto new heights this... 

Why Matt Giteau Will Be Australia’s X-Factor at 2015 Rugby Championship

Almost four years to the day since his last appearance in an Australia jersey, Matt Giteau is poised to return to the Wallabies line-up in this year’s Rugby Championship. Giteau last represented his country in a defeat to Samoa on July 17, 2011, but the Australian Rugby Union‘s relaxed overseas policy has seen the Toulon playmaker come back into the international mix. The Courier Mail‘s... 

Wimbledon 2015: Women’s Final Winner, Score and Twitter Reaction

Serena Williams defeated Garbine Muguruza 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday to claim the sixth Wimbledon championship of her career and her 21st Grand Slam trophy overall. The women’s world No. 1 now holds all four Grand Slam titles following Saturday’s triumph, and the official Wimbledon Twitter account noted Williams’ historic win: While this was Williams’ eighth career visit to... 

Each 2015 Rugby Championship Team’s Greatest Weakness

This year’s Rugby Championship will see four of the best teams in world rugby once again collide in what promises to be a terrific contest of skill, but even the elite have their weaknesses. Only a week remains until New Zealand get their title defence underway, seeking to fend off the challenges of South Africa, Australia and Argentina, hoping their strengths outweigh those deficiencies. Some... 

Samoa vs. New Zealand: 5 Things We Learned

New Zealand made history after defeating Samoa 25-16 on Wednesday in what was the first-ever clash between the two teams on Samoan soil. George Moala scored the All Blacks’ only try as Dan Carter provided six penalties and a conversion to steer Steve Hansen’s side past their hosts. Alafoti Faosiliva bagged the home side’s only try in what proved to be an exceedingly physical matchup,... 

Serena Williams vs. Victoria Azarenka: Score, Reaction from 2015 Wimbledon

Serena Williams came back from a set down to beat Victoria Azarenka 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 on Tuesday, booking her place in the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2015, where she will face off against Maria Sharapova.   Azarenka had never beaten Williams on grass or in a Grand Slam competition coming into the quarter-final meeting, and that drought was prolonged. The official Wimbledon Twitter account noted... 

Lionel Messi Denies Reports of Potential Argentina National Team Break

In the wake of Argentina’s runner-up finish to Chile in the 2015 Copa America, Lionel Messi has rubbished reports that he was contemplating taking a hiatus, according to Luis F. Rojo of Marca.  The Argentinian’s camp said the striker felt that a hiatus would be “bowing to the critics,” and that his detractors are a minority of the team’s fanbase, per the... 

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