The 20 Next Big Stars of World Rugby

Young talent is sought after in rugby union. Clubs are always striving to pack their squads not just with current stars of the game but also the next wave of future potential. It’s just the way of things that while some players take their time in flourishing and only really discovering their optimum powers in the late 20s, others are mature at a faster rate, whether it be physically, mentally... 

Biggest Hits in World Rugby Last Weekend: Duane Vermeulen Tops Wrestling Special

As Europe’s elite begin to near the end of their 2013-14 campaigns, there’s a limited amount of time left for the Northern Hemisphere’s biggest clubs to make a run at silverware. And that pressure is proving to have a dramatic effect on the quality of the collisions fans are able to feast their eyes upon, with this week’s breakdown of the biggest tackles, fends and other such... 

Richie McCaw, Marland Yarde and World Rugby’s Team of the Weekend

As Europe’s domestic campaigns reach their climax, players from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres will now be included in our regular team of the week line-up. The Top 14 regular season rounded to a close this weekend, with Toulon and Montpellier advancing straight to the play-off semi-finals, while Clermont, Castres, Racing Metro and Toulouse make up the French quarter-finals. Meanwhile,... 

Ranking the Top 20 Kits in World Rugby

Rugby may not have a reputation for being the most glamorous of sports by its perceived stereotypes, but, in the modern game, even the brutes of today can invest in fashionable interests. The professional era has seen sides move far away from the loose, scraggy-collared kits of days gone by. For the large part, the kits have been replaced by slicker, more fitted works of fashion, art and technology... 

Where Do Worcester Rank Amongst the Worst Teams in Premiership History

Even with Dean Ryan’s expertise at their helm, Worcester Warriors have been the standout disappointment of this Aviva Premiership season. With only one win from 20 matches, it seems an inevitable conclusion that the Sixways outfit will be relegated to the second tier of English rugby come the end of the 2013-14 campaign, but where does the club rank in such low standards? Clubs have come to the... 

The Biggest Hits in World Rugby This Week: Heineken Cup Bumps Headline

With the Heineken Cup coming back into full view this past weekend, Europe’s domestic action was put on hold all across the continent, making for a miniature edition of our biggest hits. In the end, it was Toulon and Saracens who proceeded to the Millennium Stadium finale, beating Munster and Clermont Auvergne, respectively, to book their places in the Welsh capital. However, as is very frequently... 

Super Rugby: Team of Round 11

The Sharks were felled for just the second time in their Super Rugby season this weekend, sinking at home against a spirited Highlanders side and losing some valuable ground at the top of the table. Just behind them is the Brumbies, who after handing the Chiefs a 41-23 defeat in Canberra, now hold an identical seven wins and two losses record as their South African leaders, who remain at the summit... 

7 Things Super Rugby Does Better Than the Heineken Cup

As the pinnacle of the Southern Hemisphere’s club rugby calendar, Super Rugby contends with Heineken Cup as its Northern Hemisphere equivalent, with cases standing as to why either competition might be superior. Here, we’ll argue the point of the Super XV, where those bastions of New Zealand, South Africa and Australia compete in a three-conference contest that pits some of the best names... 

Saracens vs. Clermont: 5 Key Battles That Will Shape Heineken Cup Semi-Final

Saracens will face the demons of last season’s Heineken Cup exit to Toulon this Saturday when they welcome Clermont Auvergne to Twickenham with a tournament final in sight. This time, Mark McCall’s side will seek to overcome their Top 14 opponents at the semi-final stage, although Vern Cotter’s travelling side promise to be a task of similar stature. Two star-studded line-ups will... 

6 Bold Predictions for Super Rugby Round 11

The Sharks’ dominant streak is sure to see them maintain their place atop the Super Rugby standings this weekend, but there are some less assured outcomes in Round 11. The campaign thus far has been a story of Jake White’s side standing tall atop the Super Rugby pile and then the rest of the field attempting to keep up with their pace. This week may not welcome a change in who leads the... 

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