New Zealand: Full Report Card for Every Position Entering Rugby Championship

New Zealand can set a new world record-winning streak as they go hunting for straight win No. 18 at the start of the Rugby Championship. Coach Steve Hansen has been thrown a late curve ball by injury to Dan Carter, but the Crusaders man has been injured so often in recent years, it hardly causes a ripple in the camp’s preparations. There is quality everywhere you look in this squad. In assigning grades, I have looked at their season form, their pedigree at Test level and experience. It’s a daunting group when you add all that up. Here are the scores. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Argentina: Full Report Card for Every Position Entering Rugby Championship

Argentina go into their third Rugby Championship with 2015 on their minds. Coach Daniel Hourcade has picked a squad with a blend of youth and experience, with several players plying their trade in their homeland. There is no Patricio Albacete after an alleged rift with Hourcade, but can the Pumas really do without such experience as they go in search of their first win in the competition? What we do know is that there are several players with points to prove, with a job to show that domestic rugby can prepare them for this level of competition. There are a handful of names with proven world-class... 

Australia: Full Report Card for Every Position Entering Rugby Championship

The Wallabies enter this year’s Rugby championship with several reasons to be cheerful. The New South Wales Waratahs, stacked with Australian internationals, just walked off with the Super Rugby title after a thrilling final against the Crusaders; their marquee players have had fantastic seasons; they are unearthing some new young talent in key positions; and under Ewen McKenzie they have won their last eight internationals. They are, however, missing one or two key men with vast experience when it comes to mixing it with the other big guns from the Southern Hemisphere. In assessing McKenzie’s... 

Biggest Hits in World Rugby Last Weekend: Women’s Rugby World Cup Slams Feature

The Waratahs‘ Super Rugby championship triumph over the Crusaders took headline credentials in the rugby world this weekend, with the New South Wales giants claiming their maiden title. However, the Women’s Rugby World Cup contributed the majority of this week’s highlight hits, with the elite of the sport’s female community showing that they can throw their weight about on a par with their male counterparts. Samoa’s Soteria Pulumu was shown a straight red just 12 minutes into her group-stage encounter with England, cited for a tip tackle that sent Natasha Hunt... 

Richie McCaw Should Not Be Blamed for Final Crusaders Penalty

The defining moment from the 2014 Super Rugby final came when Richie McCaw was penalised in the dying stages. It was this penalty that enabled the Waratahs to sneak in front of the Crusaders and claim a one-point win (33-32) after an epic match. There are few more controversial figures in world rugby than McCaw. It is not that he is a dirty player, but his work at the breakdown has always been the subject of debate. Some view him as a genius—others see him as a cheat. Indeed, there is a fine line between the two.  Likewise, when he succeeds he is a hero, and when he fails... 

Super 15 Rugby 2014 Final Results: Waratahs vs. Crusaders Score and Report

New South Wales Waratahs claimed a thrilling 33-32 victory over the Crusaders in Sydney on Saturday in the 2014 Super 15 final to claim the title. After cruising into a healthy early lead in the first half at the ANZ stadium, they were pegged back by a resurgent Crusaders side and looked to be heading for a narrow loss. But a brave Bernard Foley penalty in the dying moments handed the Waratahs victory in a breathtaking matchup. The Waratahs bagged the first try of the game through Adam Ashley-Cooper after five minutes with a fantastic sequence of passes stretching the Crusaders out to... 

Waratahs vs. Crusaders: Winners and Losers from Super Rugby Final

It was every bit the classic that Super Rugby fans could have hoped for on Saturday as the Waratahs claimed their maiden championship with a 33-32 victory over seven-time winners the Crusaders. A last-gasp Bernard Foley penalty gave the New South Wales hosts their one-point triumph, capitalising on their minor championship win with a trophy of much greater significance. In a back-and-forth encounter, the New Zealand visitors gave a fine account of their ability, but they were ultimately beaten by a Waratahs side that held a 14-0 lead early on, and eventually made it count. We break down some of... 

Rugby Player Displays Incredible Power by Running over Opponent

A player who goes for the low tackle typically wins the battle, but if the ball-carrier has an enormous amount of power, it doesn’t matter who has better positioning. During a match in Africa’s Bamburi Super Series, one defender got run over by a powerful ball-carrier. The defender had the right idea by going low, but things just didn’t go as planned. [YouTube, h/t The Big Lead] Read more Rugby Union news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

Rugby Fan’s Impressive Michael Jackson Dance Moves Entertain Broadcasters

When you’ve got moves like this, you belong on the dance cam. Rugby fan Ashur Shimon got everyone at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium, including the broadcasters, hyped up with his best Michael Jackson-inspired dance moves. He gave everyone a little taste of what he could do before he really got into it. The man knows how to put on a show.  [YouTube, h/t Barstool Sports] Read more Rugby Union news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

Movable, Sliding Seats Will Debut in Australia vs. New Zealand Test Match

Some very lucky fans will try out sliding seats for the first time when Australia take on New Zealand at the start of the Rugby Championship in Sydney on August 16. The chairs, created by electronics firm Samsung, will move along the touchline and keep fans level with the play throughout the game.  The SlideLiner can reach speeds above 12 mph. According to Samsung Australia’s Arno Lenior, per BBC Sport, “If the Wallabies are getting close to the All Blacks’ try line, you’ll be right there in the action and at kick-off you’ll be back at halfway.” The... 

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