Andrew Sheridan: Retired Prop Who Nearly Won England the 2007 Rugby World Cup

Andrew Sheridan: rugby player, bench-presser, brick-layer, folk singer and Eddie Munster-lookalike, has been facing challenges throughout his career. But, the 40-cap England prop retired from all rugby Tuesday after admitting defeat against the long-standing injuries that have decimated his career. With better luck, he would have doubled that tally. At 6’5” and 19 stone, 9 pounds, Sheridan was very tall for a prop forward. In fact, Sheridan began his career at the back of the scrum. Andy Robinson, who as England coach gave Sheridan his first England cap in 2004 told the Bristol Post of Sheridan’s... 

Power Ranking Europe’s Top 15 Club Teams After Weekend of September 26-28

With the European Champions Cup just three weeks from lift–off, the major players in Europe are still having a mixed bag of it as the season progresses. In England and France, the leading sides are on a collision course for an October 17 clash between Saracens and Clermont Auvergne. With both topping their respective tables and looking like strong contenders for top honours, it is a shame that Saracens haven’t shifted their opening group fixture against the French powerhouse to Wembley, where they would surely attract a bumper crowd. While these two and other big hitters either side... 

Biggest Hits in World Rugby for Weekend of September 26-28

Argentina were the latest team to fall victim to the mauling magnificence of Julian Savea on Saturday as the New Zealand winger let his rampant side run loose against the Pumas. In a weekend of Rugby Championship, ITM Cup and Currie Cup action, the All Blacks star accounts for this week’s only entry in our biggest hits from the southern hemisphere—the rest coming courtesy of Europe’s bastions. However, it is worth pointing out that players from south of the equator still made some impact. Matt Luamanu of Treviso and Uini Atonio of La Rochelle landed some huge blows in the... 

Best XV from 5th Weekend of Rugby Championship

New Zealand sealed the Rugby Championship title with one week to spare after slaying Argentina on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. The All Blacks’ bonus point win in La Plata means they can’t be caught when they travel to South Africa next weekend. For the Boks, they pulled another game out of the fire in the closing stages to deny Australia what would have been a famous win. There were some strong performances from key men in their sides who all go into the melting pot for this week’s best XV. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

2015 Rugby World Cup Is Too Focused on London and the South

The 2015 Rugby World Cup, hosted by England, is under a year away, and the first round for applying for tickets for the tournament closes Monday. Rugby is a sport with a decent track record at promoting its expansion, but the International Rugby Board (IRB) and the English Rugby Football Union (RFU) have missed a trick with the venues chosen because the majority of matches will be played in the capital and the south. The tournament is far too London-centric. Eight of the World Cup’s premier matches will be played at England Rugby’s headquarters, Twickenham. While this great stadium... 

Argentina vs. New Zealand: Winners and Losers from Rugby Championship Clash

New Zealand secured the Rugby Championship with a bonus point-win, 34-13, over the Pumas in La Plata, per ESPNScrum.com It was more workmanlike than wondrous from Steve Hansen’s men, which, barring that display in Auckland against the Wallabies, sums up their tournament. Sobering, then, for everyone else, that a New Zealand team not at its dazzling best have wrapped this title up before the last weekend. Still, there were some eye-catching performances from the men in black. Here are the winners and losers. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

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

New Zealand secured their third consecutive Rugby Championship after a 34-13 victory over Argentina in La Plata. Having accrued a bonus point for their four tries in the match, the All Blacks now have an insurmountable six-point lead over South Africa. Their status as champions was confirmed by the New Zealand Rugby Twitter account: Ben Smith, Israel Dagg, Julien Savea and T.J. Perenara scored the tries for the visitors, as Beauden Barrett kicked an additional 14 points. Horacio Agulla scored the only try for the Pumas. Ahead of this one, much was made of the physical test that this Argentina... 

Argentina vs. New Zealand: Winners and Losers from Rugby Championship Clash

New Zealand won their third successive Rugby Championship on Saturday after beating Argentina 34-13, extending their lead at the top of the table and outside the Springboks’ grasp. The All Blacks met little resistance from their South American hosts and will take the result as a big confidence boost before next Saturday’s tournament closer in South Africa, which is now no more than a fixture of pride. Five rounds in and New Zealand looked as fresh as ever in clinching yet another trophy for their collection. The biggest winners and losers from the result are discussed in more detail... 

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

South Africa rode through a wave of Australian pressure to emerge from Newlands with a bonus-point victory over the Wallabies on Saturday, winning 28-10 in front of a home support. The victory takes Heyneke Meyer’s side to within one point of table leaders New Zealand, who face Argentina on Saturday evening hoping to take their fourth win of the tournament. The winning margin was particularly astounding when one considers the Springboks were 10-8 down with 11 minutes to go, scoring three tries in the final nine minutes to turn around their fortunes with barely any time remaining. BBC Sport... 

Argentina vs. New Zealand: Date, Time, Live Stream and 2014 TRC Preview

New Zealand take on Argentina in the first of two back-to-back away fixtures on Saturday, hoping to close out their 2014 Rugby Championship with an unbeaten streak intact. Daniel Hourcade’s Pumas have shown their pedigree once again this year, but the same problems remain as the South Americans continue in search of their maiden victory in the competition. The table leaders will strive to come away from La Plata this weekend with their place at the table’s summit still standing, full viewing details and match-preview information in more depth ahead.   Date: Saturday, September... 

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