Biggest Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of January 16-18

Big upsets and even bigger scorelines were the theme of this weekend’s European schedule, where the penultimate round of fixtures was the main focus. There was disappointment for a number of Irish teams in recent days, but perhaps none more so than Munster, who have had to contend with the rare occurrence of early departure from continental competition. And a bad week for Irish rugby was made... 

10 Young Stars of World Rugby to Watch out for in 2015

Predicting the “next big thing” is a common pursuit among sports pundits and enthusiasts, where the urge to uncover hidden talent before anybody else is often as intriguing as discussion of the world’s current superstars. The ever-changing landscape of rugby is no different in this regard, and 2015 will be another year in which countless prospects break the mould and weave their way... 

10 Big-Name Players Who Could Retire from International Rugby in 2015

Rugby fans around the world are anxiously awaiting this year’s World Cup, but with the arrival of such a landmark also comes the inevitable retirement of certain international veterans. The temptation to prolong one’s international career for as long as possible is a dilemma that afflicts every professional, but knowing when to call it a day can also be a finely cut choice in itself. Whether... 

Biggest Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of January 9-11

The build-up to this year’s Six Nations is well underway, but England head coach Stuart Lancaster has already suffered a significant blow in his chances of making a run at the 2015 title. That’s after a particularly important member of his squad suffered an injury this past weekend. But said absentee won’t be the only elite figure missing in the coming months after it was announced... 

10 Uncapped Players Who Should Gain International Honours in 2015

International representation is seen as the pinnacle of rugby among many players, a stage upon which many hope to feature but only a select percentage will ever make the cut. Down the years, many stars who were perhaps deserving of caps never went on to play for their countries, either because competition was too fierce in their position or the stars just never aligned in their case. Coming into 2015,... 

10 Rugby League Stars We’d Love to See in Rugby Union

For those select few versatile enough to adapt, the transition from rugby league to union can be an appetising venture and one that former South Sydney Rabbitohs talisman Sam Burgess recently embarked upon. Down the years, stars have tried their hand at converting with mixed success. For every Jason Robinson, there sits a failed experiment such as Benji Marshall; for every Sonny Bill Williams, a Henry... 

Formula 1 Drops Korean Grand Prix from 2015 Schedule

The 2015 Formula 1 calendar has been reduced to 20 races after it was announced the Korean Grand Prix had been dropped from the competition. Korea was only added as a surprise 21st destination in December at the request of chief executive Bernie Ecclestone, but BBC Sport’s Andrew Benson reported on Tuesday that plans had been reversed: The decision is not a surprise. It had been scheduled... 

Biggest Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of January 2-4

Northampton Saints enjoyed a good week in the Aviva Premiership stakes, benefiting not only from their own boosting win this weekend, but seeing their pursuers fall at the hands of their foes. Jim Mallinder’s side weren’t the only ones to have an especially fruitful couple of days, however, as Montpellier reached a potential turning point in their season, while England fans may soon have... 

10 Best Tries in World Rugby in 2014

The 2014 calendar may be behind us, but the celebration of yet another great year in the rugby world hasn’t yet ceased, a year that was full to the brim with world-class tries. Between the southern and northern hemispheres, fans witnessed the elite go at it once again in both club and international competitions, with thousands of scores to choose from in order to compile this list. We’ve... 

Kurtley Beale: World Rugby’s Clown of 2014

It’s not easy at the top, but some elite athletes make it harder for themselves with an uncanny habit for bad decision-making. Kurtley Beale is one of those.  In 2014, the Wallabies utility embodied the definition of rugby’s biggest clown in all regards, entertaining for the masses en route to helping Waratahs win their maiden Super Rugby title but also showing a much more regrettable... 

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