United States vs. New Zealand: Storylines to Follow in Chicago International

The Windy City of Chicago plays host to a rare visit by the All Blacks to the United States when they take on the US Eagles this weekend. Steve Hansen’s men have a month of more pressing engagements awaiting them in Europe, but the fixture is a chance for rugby’s profile in the States to grow and is a vital test for the American players ahead of next year’s World Cup. Let’s have a look at the key talking points. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

USA Eagles vs. New Zealand All Blacks: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info, Preview

Soldier Field in Chicago is set to host a historic event on Saturday as the USA Eagles take on rugby’s all-conquering world champions, the New Zealand All Blacks. It is the first time the Kiwis will have played in the USA since 1980, and it is terrific opportunity to show off the best rugby team in the world to a new American audience. The Eagles are in preparation for next year’s World Cup in England and can test their mettle at the highest level on Saturday. Read on for a full look at the television, live streaming and scheduling information for the Chicago encounter as well as a... 

Barbarians vs. Australia: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Rugby Preview

The autumn international period will be kick-started in earnest at Twickenham this weekend, as Australia and the Barbarians do battle at the iconic venue for the Killik Cup. The Wallabies boast one of the most enthralling back lines in world rugby and they’ll be looking for a strong performance against the Baa-Baas to kick-start their Spring tour. After this tune-up against the Barbarians, Mike Cheika’s side will clash with Wales, France, Ireland and England over a three-week period. As ever, the Barbarians squad is bristling with stellar names, meaning we’re set for an excellent... 

10 Storylines to Watch in Autumn Internationals

The impending autumn internationals offer us a glimpse into the current state of rugby’s best and brightest, and while no grand prize rests on the line, teams are nevertheless eager to impress. This year’s onslaught of international fixtures holds a particular significance in the run-up to next year’s Rugby World Cup, with teams from both sides of the equator hoping to build momentum as we enter 2015. And once again, we have a slate of storylines worthy of one’s attention, focusing on matters involving players, coaches and entire teams. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

England’s Centre Options Against New Zealand in the 2014 Autumn International

Injured: Luther Burrell and Manu Tuilagi. Options: Billy Twelvetrees, Kyle Eastmond, Jonathan Joseph, Brad Barritt and Owen Farrell. England have a mini-crisis at centre ahead of the visit of New Zealand to kick off the autumn internationals on 8 November. With guaranteed starter Manu Tuilagi out and one of the best players of the 2014 Six Nations in Luther Burrell injuring his hand in the European Champions Cup, per the Guardian, coach Stuart Lancaster should prioritise stabilising the ship rather than blooding young talent against the All Blacks. The toughest of starts, playing... 

Analysing the 9 Additions to England Rugby’s Training Squad for the Autumn

England rugby union coach Stuart Lancaster added nine players to the England training squad on Sunday. But while some exciting talent has been added to the setup, two players over 30 have been included who, realistically, are unlikely to play for England again. Here, Bleacher Report analyses the worth of the nine men who have been given a chance to stake a claim for England.   Alex Waller (Prop, Northampton Saints) and Henry Thomas (Prop, Bath Rugby) Alex Waller, who won Northampton Saints the Premiership final last season with a last-minute try, is a good addition to the training... 

Power Ranking Europe’s Top 15 Club Teams After Weekend of October 24-26

Away wins abounded in Round 2 of the Champions Cup, with six of the 10 games claimed by the teams on their travels. Toulon, Toulouse, Glasgow, Harlequins, Leinster and Racing Metro all prospered away from home and would no doubt prefer to build on those successes than have to switch focus. But having just got warmed up, the competition makes way for domestic fixtures this weekend before the autumn international programme gets well and truly up and running. Let’s see how they stand after two weeks of battle. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Just 3 Journalists Turn Up for the All Blacks’ First US Press Conference

It was seen as a major coup when USA Eagles rugby managed to get New Zealand over to Chicago for a Test match at Solider Field.  The match on Saturday is a 61,500-seat sellout, so there is certainly plenty of interest in seeing the world champions, not that you would know that from the U.S. media though.   According to Stuff.co.nz‘s Duncan Johnstone:  The world’s most successful rugby team has not proven newsworthy in Chicago with none of the city’s main media outlets featuring them today, less than six days out from their game against the US Eagles. Just... 

If NFL Players Played for USA Rugby, Would All Blacks Still Be King?

The All Blacks have touched down in Chicago ahead of their game against the USA rugby team at Soldier Field this weekend. While the All Blacks will enter the game as comfortable favourites, it will certainly be an experience for them, as well as their American counterparts. It must be refreshing for one thing. Coming from a country where rugby is king and these men are the biggest superstars in the nation, they are now in a land where they are relatively unknown as individuals. It is a different football, the American kind, which captures the public’s imagination in the USA. That... 

Best XV from European Rugby Champions Cup for Weekend of October 24-26

Some big names came to the party this weekend as the pools of the European Rugby Champions Cup began to take shape. Away wins were a highlight of the weekend, with Glasgow, Toulouse, Toulon, Racing Metro, Harlequins and Leinster all finding their hosts happy hunting grounds and taking hold of their sections in the process. Among those victories were some fine individual efforts that have propelled players into the team of the week, so let’s see who makes the cut. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

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