Ben Flower Sent Off from Grand Final for Vicious Attack on Lance Hohaia

On Saturday, Ben Flower became the dubious owner of a never-been-done-before record: getting sent off in a Super League Grand Final.  The Wigan man was shown red after a vicious attack on St Helens‘ Lance Hohaia.  (WARNING: The video contains violent material) Flower connected on a wild swing as tempers flared and then continued with another punch when Hohaia appeared to be knocked out on the pitch.  The Welshman will likely face a long suspension for the shameful attack.  Hohaia later returned to the bench, albeit in a seemingly very groggy state.  It wasn’t... 

Stock Watch for Argentina Players in the 2014 Rugby Championship

A record achievement in this year’s Rugby Championship has set Argentina on course for bigger and better things, and the Pumas now have new, brighter horizons in sight. Daniel Hourcade led his team to their first-ever win in the competition at the last hurdle of the 2014 tournament and many members of the squad have boosted their own worth as a result. We take a look at several individuals within the Argentinian ranks, and in the build-up to the 2015 Rugby World Cup, some look a more enticing stock worth purchasing than others. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Stock Watch for Australia Players in the 2014 Rugby Championship

Australia won just two matches in the Rugby Championship, defeating South Africa with a late try at home and narrowly squeaking through against Argentina on the Gold Coast. They battled to a draw at home to New Zealand in sopping-wet conditions and were battered in Auckland, rounding off their campaign with gallant defeat in South Africa and that historic loss to the Pumas in Mendoza. The signs on the field have not been encouraging, while off the field they have also sailed into choppy waters, with player discipline coming under the microscope. Let’s have a look at the fluctuating fortunes... 

Stock Watch for South Africa Players in the 2014 Rugby Championship

For a team that lost twice in the Rugby Championship and nearly got turned over twice by the competition’s traditional whipping boys, South Africa emerged surprisingly chipper. That’s what toppling the world champions does for you. The Springboks had a stammering start to this season’s championship with narrow wins home and away to Argentina and then came unstuck against Australia and New Zealand on their travels. But a late comeback that turned into a convincing margin against the Wallabies was then followed by an inspired display against New Zealand. That 27-25 win was packed... 

Stock Watch for New Zealand Players in the 2014 Rugby Championship

Another successful Rugby Championship title defence and the faces of the New Zealand squad still shared a look of disappointment upon their 27-25 loss at Ellis Park last Saturday, such is the winning desire of an All Black. Steve Hansen’s side nonetheless come out of the tournament with a long list of positives, however, and we analyse several key members of their competition and how their reputations have been affected over the past two months. It’s of little surprise to see that falling stock is almost, if not entirely, absent as far as New Zealand are concerned, but we’ll scrutinise... 

Power Ranking Europe’s Top 15 Club Teams After Weekend of October 3-5

It was moving weekend at the top of all three major European leagues, with new sides assuming first place in each. Chastening defeats were meted out to powerhouses Clermont and Leinster, while another giant finally stirred from its slumber, as Toulouse rediscovered how to win a rugby match at the expense of an ever-present member of this top 15. There is just one week of domestic argy-bargy remaining before the new European competitions begin, so let’s see who is easing into top gear ahead of the next big phase of the season. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Biggest Hits In World Rugby for Weekend of October 3-5

The Rugby Championship rounded to its close this weekend, with New Zealand reigning as champions once again despite South Africa’s victory, but the biggest hits reside elsewhere among the global rugby masses. In Europe, the Pro12 endured a difficult weekend of off-the-ball collisions that gave referees a few tough decisions to make. Liam Williams of Scarlets and Dan Biggar of Ospreys were among those to suffer. There were also Pro12 crashes of the completely legal variety, however, and Leinster flanker Dominic Ryan made sure to get one in early during the Boys in Blue’s derby fixture... 

Best XV from 2014 Rugby Championship

The Rugby Championship’s final table might have a familiar look to it, but the last weekend shook the natural order of things up with wins for South Africa over New Zealand and Argentina over the Wallabies. Some displays in this last weekend swung the decision over who should earn a spot in this team of the tournament, while others confirmed their places. This team of the tournament is the result of an assessment of the quality of performances, the context in which some players performed and the number of matches they played compared to their rivals. All stats courtesy of the New Zealand... 

Argentina vs. Australia: Score and Report from 2014 Rugby Championship Clash

Argentina pulled off something which has for so long eluded them on Saturday night, beating Australia 21-17 in Mendoza to register their maiden victory in the Rugby Championship. Signing off the 2014 tournament with aplomb, the Pumas came out on top of a tense fixture between the two, Planet Rugby marking the achievement of Daniel Hourcade’s men: It started off as a frustrating day for the hosts, conceding two tries in the opening 12 minutes to find themselves 14-0 down thanks to scores from Tevita Kuridrani and Scott Higginbotham. Leonardo Senatore got on the end of a quickly worked passing... 

Argentina vs. Australia: Winners and Losers from Rugby Championship Clash

Argentina broke their Rugby Championship victory drought on Saturday, beating Australia 21-17 to claim their first-ever win in the tournament’s history. It was a well won game for Daniel Hourcade’s side and one that gives the Pumas new impetus to believe they belong on a stage of this magnitude. Without titles or crowns riding on the line, both teams learned a lot about themselves in Mendoza, the biggest winners and losers from this fixture are discussed in more detail ahead.   All statistics come courtesy of ESPN Scrum and Ruckin Good Stats. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

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