5 Biggest Controversies in Bledisloe Cup History

The age-old rivalry between Australia and New Zealand has thrown up plenty of thrills and spills down the years, with a host of memorable matches and fine individual performances. There have also been some headline-grabbing moments of a different sort down the years. From acts of violence to questionable refereeing decisions, the Bledisloe Cup has had them all and these are five of the biggest controversies. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

6 Things Guaranteed to Happen During the 2014-15 Aviva Premiership Season

Just over a fortnight remains until the 2014-15 Aviva Premiership gets underway, where Northampton Saints will defend their title against the best that England has to offer. Each and every year, the Premiership campaign is an unpredictable maze of events that takes on many an unexpected twist and turn, but some things are more assured than others. From player success to team prospects, we run through some of those events that are sure to materialise over the next nine months. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Richie McCaw Still World Rugby’s Best Openside Flanker

Richie McCaw has been under more scrutiny this year than at any other time in his career. The All Black captain has been one of the most talked about players after the weekend’s draw with Australia, with many pundits claiming that he was outplayed, once again, by his opposite, Michael Hooper. People will see what they want to see, though. To suggest that McCaw‘s performance on Saturday was anything but sensational would be underselling his contribution. The three-time world player of the year is still the best openside flanker in the world, let alone his own country. He may no longer... 

Biggest Hits in World Rugby for Week of August 11-17

The rugby masses turned their attention firmly toward the Southern Hemisphere this past week as the 2014 editions of the Rugby Championship and the ITM Cup both got underway. The off-season north of the equator means the Women’s Rugby World Cup has been the main attraction in Europe of late, but the quality of the collisions surrounding the Tasman were simply on another level. New Zealand’s 12-12 draw against Australia on Saturday featured a somewhat comical mix of accidental knocks, and referee Jaco Peyper even managed to get in on the action. Slippery conditions also saw two... 

New Zealand vs. Australia: Winners and Losers from Bledisloe Cup

The All Blacks’ bid for an 18th straight victory was thwarted in a wet Stadium Australia, where they battled to a 12-12 draw with the Wallabies. This was in no way reminiscent of the try-packed, thrill-a-minute rugby we witnessed in the Super Rugby competition, with the weather and a high error count on both sides turning this Test into a dour, attritional affair. Here are the winners and losers from the opening Bledisloe Cup contest. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Best XV from Opening Weekend of Rugby Championship

Only one try was scored in the opening two fixtures of this year’s Rugby Championship, with South Africa the beneficiaries en route to a 13-6 win over Argentina, while New Zealand and Australia drew 12-12 in Sydney. The heavens opened over both ANZ Stadium and Loftus Versfeld, with wet weather creating miserable circumstances in which none of the Southern Hemisphere’s mightiest powers could truly flourish. As such, the best XV from Saturday’s action sees numerous players shifting outside the positions they may have lined up in, with standout performances difficult to come by in... 

South Africa vs. Argentina: Winners and Losers from Rugby Championship

It wasn’t the demolition that many expected, but South Africa will be happy nonetheless to have opened their 2014 Rugby Championship campaign with a 13-6 win over Argentina on Saturday.  Heyneke Meyer’s men struggled to pose the attacking threat of more recent results, the conditions in Pretoria resulting in the scrappiest of victories. Daniel Hourcade may have taken a losing bonus point prior to kickoff, but the Pumas at times looked as though they might shock the odds and take the win themselves at Loftus Versfeld. Both teams will take a variety of lessons from the fixture, having... 

Bledisloe Cup 2014: Score and Recap for Qantas Wallabies vs. All Blacks Game 1

New Zealand began their Rugby Championship title defence with a tense draw on Saturday, with Australia managing to hold their own and share the spoils with a 12-12 result that left neither side with cause to celebrate. Steve Hansen’s men came to ANZ Stadium as reigning champions and their perfect record in this competition was halted at 12 successive matches, ESPN Scrum confirming the result: The first of three Bledisloe Cup meetings this year promised a lot, but it was a slow and, at times, tedious affair for both teams, with the All Blacks going in at the break with a 9-3 lead. Penalties... 

South Africa vs. Argentina: Date, Time, Live Stream and 2014 TRC Round 1 Preview

Heyneke Meyer will seek to see his South Africa side open the floodgates in South Africa’s 2014 Rugby Championship opener against Argentina, as they need to take advantage of their home fixture against Argentina. New Zealand’s meeting with Australia in Sydney may garner most of the Week 1 attention but for the Springboks to stage any genuine bid to dethrone the All Blacks, a strong showing is needed against the Pumas. Daniel Hourcade, meanwhile, is simply aiming to reverse the disappointments of previous years, his side still having yet to see their first Rugby Championship win, with... 

Rugby Championship 2014: Round 1 Fixtures, Live Stream Info and Predictions

The rugby powers of the Southern Hemisphere will once again duel for dominance as the 2014 Rugby Championship gets underway on Saturday. The first round of action will see New Zealand begin their title defence with a trip to Australia, while Argentina journey to Pretoria in search of a maiden victory over South Africa. A long seven weeks lies ahead before a 2014 champion emerges, but Week 1 will serve as a barometer in strength for those four participants, with fixture details and predictions detailed ahead.   Australia vs. New Zealand The Wallabies come into this year’s competition... 

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