Biggest Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of April 22 to 24

The European rugby calendar is drawing to an intense finish, and the Champions Cup final was cemented this weekend as Saracens and Racing 92 bounded past Wasps and Leicester Tigers, respectively. Dan Carter kicked the last remaining French outfit for a 19-16 win over Leicester on Sunday, while Sarries will fly the flag for England in Lyon, France, next month after beating Wasps 24-17 on Saturday. Lyon... 

Ranking World Rugby’s Elite Sides on Their Pack Strength

Last year’s Rugby World Cup gave us a firm understanding of who currently rules the roost among the sport’s elite, with New Zealand crowned victors for boasting the best squad overall, and deservedly so. However, there are other powers among the cream of rugby’s crop that could lay claim to boasting the finest pack on the planet, especially after veterans such as Richie McCaw, Keven... 

5 Bold Predictions for Rugby Champions Cup Semi-Finals

Four teams remain in the hunt for this season’s European Rugby Champions Cup, and this weekend’s semi-final slate sees Saracens take on Wasps, while Leicester Tigers look to oust Racing 92 from the competition. The giants of England and France have dominated the knockout stages of the tournament, and we’re guaranteed to have at least one side from the Aviva Premiership lining up in... 

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

New Zealand’s highest powers continue to soar in Super Rugby this season as the Crusaders, Blues and 2015 finalists the Hurricanes each took one step closer to a post-season campaign in Round 8 of the 2016 season. The Cheetahs flew a strong flag for South Africa, however, and bulldozed their way to a record-equalling 92-17 thrashing of the Sunwolves. There was drama in Singapore, too, as Kenya... 

Where Does Dylan Hartley Rank on List of Rugby’s Best Hookers Right Now?

World rugby audiences were divided earlier this year when newly christened England coach Eddie Jones made the decision to re-elect Northampton Saints hooker as national team captain, warts and all. Debate was fervent leading up to that selection, with many feeling Hartley, while talented, didn’t pose the discipline necessary to be a leader figure for a team ushering in its new era under ex-Australia... 

Power Ranking the 2016 Six Nations Sides on the Strength of Their Forwards

The 2016 RBS Six Nations may be a firm fixture in the rear-view mirror, but the tournament itself is still being dissected after a forward-inspired England side rightly ran to a historic Grand Slam victory. In theory, it should only ever be the most deserving outfit that collects the winners’ prize, the most balanced party with major strengths in both their pack and back line, giving them the... 

Karim Benzema Not Selected for France Euro 2016 Squad: Latest Comments, Reaction

Karim Benzema will not feature at UEFA Euro 2016 this summer after it was confirmed on Wednesday that France coach Didier Deschamps won’t select the Real Madrid striker. Benzema confirmed the news on Twitter, as translated by ESPN FC: The former Lyon frontman—who was charged in relation to the sex-tape case surrounding team-mate Mathieu Valbuena earlier this year—won’t play... 

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

A standout weekend for English rugby saw Leicester Tigers, Wasps and Saracens each advance to the semi-finals of this season’s Champions Cup after defeating Stade Francais, Exeter Chiefs and Northampton Saints, respectively. Elsewhere, Racing 92 collected a 19-16 win over reigning champions Toulon to complete the last four, but the French teams fared far better in the Challenge Cup, where Montpellier... 

3 Players Who Should Join Josh Charnley and Switch Codes

Many have tried and failed in their attempts to break the mould in rugby union after dominating in league, and next season will see Wigan Warriors wonder Josh Charnley become the latest marvel to switch codes. The Press Association confirmed in March that Super League star Charnley will follow the footsteps of fellow Wigan alumnus and former England great Jason Robinson by joining Sale Sharks of the... 

10 World Rugby Stars Who Would Be Amazing at Rugby Sevens

It seems as though the Road to Rio 2016 has snuck up on us all too quickly, and this year’s Olympics now lie just months away, with rugby sevens set to make its competition debut in Brazil this August. Last year, we saw the cream of the rugby crop compete for 2015 World Cup glory, but now comes the opportunity for a different code to make its mark on a global audience. And just as attention transfers... 

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