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In the last 31 years, Scotland have managed to win just two of their 18 matches against Australia—per RugbyData.com—which, at first glance, might make for an unpleasant form guide ahead of Saturday’s clash. However, considering both of those victories have come in the last two meetings between the rugby giants, Scott Johnson can feel fairly more upbeat about his side’s...
Published: November 23, 2013
France and South Africa bring their autumn series to a close this weekend in what promises to be a blockbuster curtain call, with two of the world’s biggest teams set to do battle at the Stade de France. While the Springboks are unbeaten in their November trials, France were unfortunate to open their international account against New Zealand this month, the All Blacks beating Les Bleus by just...
Published: November 22, 2013
Scotland end their November Test series this weekend with the difficult visit of Ewen McKenzie’s Australia side who, after a bumpy Rugby Championship, are beginning to look better with each match. However, the main storyline heading into this encounter is how the Wallabies will be affected by the player suspensions revealed earlier this week, several key members missing as a result of alcohol-related...
Published: November 22, 2013
England’s Rugby World Cup win of 2003 remains the finest achievement in the nation’s history to date, with Jonny Wilkinson’s iconic, last-minute drop goal winner going down as a moment embedded in every fan’s mind. This week marks the 10-year anniversary of that successful trip Down Under, where a team led by Clive Woodward battled their way to the Sydney finale before overcoming...
Published: November 22, 2013
Wales’ penultimate Test of the November international series comes against Tonga in what Warren Gatland will hope is perfect preparation for the visit of Australia the following weekend. The Welsh have a sorry record when it comes to the autumn period over recent years and, as Simon Thomas suggests, last weekend’s triumph over Argentina was a landmark occasion: That being said, Gatland‘s...
Published: November 19, 2013
The November internationals bring together the world’s biggest talents on an annual basis, pitting the southern hemisphere’s heaviest hitters against those north of the equator. With so much talent on show, it’s only suiting, therefore, that fans get to see some of the best collisions on offer in the rugby community. This past weekend was particularly packed with content to satisfy...
Published: November 18, 2013
New Zealand maintained their unbeaten 2013 record this weekend, with a 30-22 win over England providing the All Blacks with another reason to stake their claim as the world’s strongest side. Elsewhere, there were wins for South Africa, Wales, Australia, France and Italy in a selection of dazzling displays featuring a healthy sample of the world’s best players. With all this talent out in...
Published: November 18, 2013
Six Wallabies have been suspended from Ewen McKenzie’s squad for two of Australia’s upcoming November Tests after it came to light that the players got the celebrations off to a boozy start before Saturday’s win in Dublin. McKenzie’s men were evidently in high spirits after their confident 32-15 victory over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium, with another nine players cautioned for...
Published: November 17, 2013
Although he finishes the calendar ranked as only the world’s second, it’s been another superstar year for Novak Djokovic, who rivalled Rafael Nadal for the top spot every step of the way. One 2013 Grand Slam title is all the Serbian could muster, but it could easily have been so much more, as Djokovic came close to matching his heights of 2011. Nevertheless, the 26-year-old has enjoyed...
Published: November 17, 2013
Sebastian Vettel may have already won a fourth consecutive world title this season, but the German will be as eager as ever to cement his position atop Formula One’s summit in Austin, Texas, this weekend. Red Bull’s gem is chasing a historic win in the second United States Grand Prix, where victory would see him become the first driver ever to win eight successive wins in a single season. The...