The Biggest Hits in World Rugby This Week: Heineken Cup Pool Stage Smashes Shut

With only a handful of spots left in the quarter-finals, each of Europe’s remaining Heineken Cup hopefuls were scampering to make their way past the competition’s pool stage this weekend. That European free-for-all once again provides the foundation of the biggest hits this week, but it’s not long until Super Rugby gets back in on the smashmouth action. The ironic beauty of a crunching... 

Power Ranking the Six Nations Captains

The lines have been drawn, and there’s now little more than a week until the 2014 Six Nations Championship gets underway. This year promises to be one of the closest tournaments in recent memory, with each team’s captain undoubtedly feeling the strain more than any others in their respective squads. Heading into the action, we’ve ranked the six leading figures on an individual scale. Here,... 

Maria Sharapova Comments on Upset Loss to Dominika Cibulkova

Not many will have expected two of the women’s three top seeds to exit the 2014 Australian Open quite so early, but Monday, Jan. 20, saw Maria Sharapova follow Serena Williams out of the competition before the quarter-finals have even begun.    Commenting on her shock loss to Dominika Cibulkova, the Russian was humble in defeat, however, praising her Slovakian opponent, per CNN: I... 

European Team of the Week: Jonny May Stakes His Claim for England Spot

This weekend’s action brought with it the conclusion of this season’s Heineken Cup pool stage, where a not-so-surprising batch of European contenders made it through to the next phase of competition. Ulster, Munster, Leinster, Saracens, Leicester Tigers, Toulon, Clermont Auvergne and Toulouse are the eight teams who will make up the quarter-finals, only one of whom failed to win in their... 

Game-by-Game Analysis of Chris Robshaw’s 1st 2 Years as England Captain

Following the announcement that Chris Robshaw will again captain England in their Six Nations trials this year, now’s the time to reflect upon the flanker’s path to prominence. It’s been two years since the Harlequins figure was first given the leadership reins of Stuart Lancaster’s side, forming a consistent coach/captain cohesion that’s climbed the rungs of the international... 

USA vs. Ukraine Friendly Reportedly Scheduled for March 5

The USA will face Ukraine for the first time in 21 years this March after it was announced that the pair would clash in a friendly fixture.    The Washington Post‘s Steven Goff announced that FIFA had organised the competition, scheduled for Wednesday, March 5: ESPN’s Paul Carr adds that in three attempts at doing so, the United States have never beaten their Eastern... 

Power Ranking the Six Nations Coaches

As Europe’s titans once again prepare to descend upon the Six Nations forum, it’s the head coaches that are lumped with more pressure than any. With Wales looking to become the first team ever to win three titles on the bounce, Warren Gatland will be feeling the heat leading up to February’s kickoff. But it’s a sensation that will ring true with all six tacticians. However,... 

The Biggest Hits in World Rugby This Week: Toulon’s David Smith Takes the Pain

The 2013-14 Heineken Cup pool stage is coming to its inevitable finish in the coming days, and the tense atmosphere among Europe’s biggest giants only makes for meatier impacts as a result. The continental hopefuls clashed in search of finding the means to book their places in the knockout phases of the competition, with Toulon and Cardiff Blues proving particularly fierce in this weekend’s... 

European Team of the Week: Toulon Heap Misery on Cardiff Blues

The Heineken Cup quarter-final began to take shape this weekend after the first clubs gained qualification from the pool stage, with Toulon, Clermont and Munster all advancing at the top of their respective groups. The stars were out in droves as the penultimate matches of the pool phase shook Europe once again, the continental hierarchy aiming to establish their dominance in search of major silverware. Some... 

Australian Open 2014 Results: Day 1 Scores, Highlights and Recap

The first Grand Slam tournament of 2014 got underway on Monday, Jan. 13, as the Australian Open made its return with the giants of tennis congregating in Melbourne. Novak Djokovic stepped back onto the famous hard court in Rod Laver Arena to begin the defence of his 2013 title, while Serena Williams began her search for a sixth Australian Open crown. Below we list all of the scores and recap the highs... 

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