IRB U20s World Championship: Best XV of the Tournament

New Zealand ended a four-year drought on Saturday to claim their first Under-20 World Championship since 2011, beating England 21-16 in the tournament’s final. In preparation for the competition’s senior counterpart later this year, the starlets of world rugby laid on a terrific contest over the past three weeks, giving an indication of who will shine brightest in the years to come. It’s... 

All Blacks Well on Course to Continue Rugby Championship Streak in 2015

It’s a good year for rugby when a collision between the southern hemisphere’s top four teams isn’t even considered the biggest spectacle on hand, but New Zealand nevertheless have attention fixed on another Rugby Championship. After claiming top spot in the last three successive tournaments, the All Blacks are in a prime position to add a fourth in 2015, and what better way to warm... 

Super Rugby’s Conference System Flaws Exposed Once Again

Super Rugby sits as the pinnacle of club rugby for many and illustrates the strengths of the southern hemisphere, but the Stormers’ roundabout route into this year’s play-offs has once again brought its format into disrepute. An idealistic league layout has well-placed priorities of fairness and balance at its core, but in seeing the Stormers qualify for the post-season in 2015, we’re... 

Ranking Europe’s Top 15 Club Teams for 2014-15 Season

Before rugby’s focus takes its inevitable swing in the direction of this year’s World Cup, Europe’s bastions have the opportunity to look back on the work of their 2014-15 campaigns—some with pride, others not so much. French giants Stade Francais rose to be crowned the final domestic champion on Saturday, joining Saracens and Glasgow Warriors as a victor in one of Europe’s... 

Super Rugby 2015: Winners and Losers from Regular Season

The Hurricanes beat the Chiefs 21-13 on Saturday to round out a thrilling 2015 Super Rugby regular campaign and further cement their place as the most impressive team over the past 18 rounds. They head into the postseason alongside the Waratahs, Stormers, Highlanders, Brumbies and Chiefs, but before the qualifiers get underway, it is a good time to pause and reflect on this year’s drama. The... 

Super Rugby 2015: Best XV for Regular Season

Six teams will move on to the 2015 Super Rugby playoffs, but for the majority of the league, the season ends here, and some were lucky enough to leave a lasting impression. The pressure to dazzle is as high as it’s ever been this year; with the Rugby Championship now in sight and a World Cup looming beyond that, a selection of stars have thankfully stepped up their standards in kind. With the... 

Top 14 Final 2015: Winners and Losers

The Stade de France was tickled pink on Saturday evening after Morne Steyn kicked Stade Francais to a 12-6 win over Clermont Auvergne to claim this season’s Top 14 title. In beating the Champions Cup runners-up, Stade have won their first French domestic crown since 2007, the year in which they also defeated Clermont to seize that season’s championship. Franck Azema’s side will count... 

Super Rugby 2015: Storylines to Follow in Round 18

The Super Rugby season will reach the end of its round-robin phase this Saturday, and Round 18 of the 2015 campaign will supply answers to a raft of quivering questions. This weekend also marks the end of an era in Super Rugby, as 2016 will see the league increase to an 18-team format, making the Round 18 schedule just that more special. The Hurricanes have already tied up the top spot, but who will... 

Top 14 Final 2015: Key Battles in Clermont Auvergne vs. Stade Francais

Saturday’s Top 14 final will bring a close to the European club campaign as Stade Francais seek to steal the limelight from under Clermont Auvergne’s nose. The Parisian underdogs deserve their place in the French finale following a dominant 33-16 win over defending champions Toulon, while a closely fought 18-14 victory against Toulouse saw Clermont through. Les Jaunards will appear in their... 

Ranking Europe’s Top 15 Club Teams After Weekend of June 5-7

The end of the European season is finally within sight after it was decided this past weekend Champions Cup runners-up Clermont Auvergne will face Stade Francais for this year’s Top 14 crown. Saracens and Glasgow Warriors have already entered their names into the history books after winning the domestic trophies of the Premiership and Pro12, respectively, but one champion is yet to be named. Due... 

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