Biggest Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of May 15-17

England centre Manu Tuilagi will play no part in this year’s Rugby World Cup after it came to light that a brush with the law has ruled him out of the running for the tournament. There are few individuals in the sport whose current predicament seems as dire, but the impending close to the European club season also saw numerous teams make the most of their opportunities in recent days. We also... 

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

Europe’s rugby calendar edged ever closer to its crescendo this weekend, where the majority of the continental elite rounded up their normal campaigns, many looking to seal a post-season future. That mad dash to make the most of what little remains in the season encouraged some inspirational displays, but it wasn’t only the northern hemisphere entertaining. South of the equator, the Hurricanes... 

Analysing the 2014-15 Premiership Player of the Year Nominees

As the end of the 2014-15 Aviva Premiership campaign creeps within sight, England’s top flight takes time to reflect on the individual merits of a select few following the announcement of the Player of the Season shortlist. England internationals George Ford, Jonathan Joseph and Billy Vunipola are joined by Wasps pair Nathan Hughes and Elliot Daly in the race to be crowned this season’s... 

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

An elite crop of Wales internationals have received mixed news on their potential futures under coach Warren Gatland, with Jamie Roberts and George North in the headlines this weekend with differing fortunes. These past few days have also seen the Aviva Premiership hierarchy undergo drastic change as the end of the 2014-15 campaign rolls within sight and some English bastions are coping better than... 

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

World rugby’s focus now rests firmly in the domestic spectrum, and both hemispheres account for a 50-50 divide in representatives to make this week’s dream XV. With Toulon’s Champions Cup triumph in the rearview mirror, Europe’s giants are making their final dashes all across the continent. That pressure to perform conjured up some special displays this weekend. Super Rugby... 

World Rugby’s Residency Change a Major Step Toward International Balance

Rugby’s residency ruling is set for closer inspection after the increase in southern-hemisphere players jumping ship for European nations. It is a move that could bring a sense of balance back to certain countries. The Telegraph (h/t ESPN Scrum) reported this week that the current three-year rule for residency changes could be altered to “preserve the integrity of the international game,”... 

Biggest Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of May 1-3

Europe took rugby’s spotlight as its own on Saturday as Toulon clinched their third continental crown in as many years to further cement their status as one of the greatest club teams in existence. Bernard Laporte’s men were assuredly among the happiest outfits in the world this weekend, but the southern hemisphere did its best to contend with a flurry of Super Rugby drama. We also heard... 

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

Toulon entered the history books on Saturday after beating Clermont Auvergne 24-18 in the final of this year’s European Rugby Champions Cup, becoming the first team to win the continental tournament three years running. That clash between two of the Top 14’s biggest outfits featured a number of talismanic performances, but winning the grandest prize Europe has to offer doesn’t equate... 

Clermont vs. Toulon: Score, Reaction from European Rugby Champions Cup Final

Toulon claimed the inaugural European Rugby Champions Cup on Saturday following their 24-18 victory over Clermont Auvergne at Twickenham, winning their third successive continental title.   BBC Wales Sport confirmed Toulon’s triumph, which required a real show of character from Bernard Laporte’s side, which ended the six-point win by showing some of the... 

Premiership Desire for Increased Salary Cap a Matter of Want, Not Need

The desire to compete as one of the top leagues in the world has seen salary capping become a hotly debated topic in the Aviva Premiership of late, but some are rightly against the thought of wages soaring higher. Earlier this week, an investigation conducted by Owen Slot and John Westerby of The Times (h/t ESPN Scrum) revealed all may not be well in terms of the Premiership’s transparency... 

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