Waratahs vs. Crusaders: 5 Key Battles for Super Rugby Final

The Waratahs and the Crusaders will clash at ANZ Stadium on Saturday in a bid to be crowned 2014 Super Rugby champions, with two of this year’s most star-studded line-ups fully deserving of their final berths. And with such an array of talent on display, a number of head-to-head collisions stand to have a particular impact on proceedings, with giants of New Zealand, Australia and beyond ready to clash in what promises to be a classic encounter. In the end, it will inevitably be the superior team that wins, but any machine is, of course, the sum of its parts, and we break down those one-on-one... 

Women’s Rugby World Cup: Everything You Need to Know

The Women’s Rugby World Cup gets under way in France on Friday, with 12 nations vying for glory. New Zealand arrive as holders following their narrow 13-10 win over England in 2010, with the Red Roses looking to gain revenge and lift the trophy for the first time since 1994. The Black Ferns have claimed the last three World Cups, all via final defeats of England. The tournament plays out over two-and-a-half weeks with game split between the administrative centre of French rugby, Marcoussis, and Stade Jean-Bouin, home of Stade Francais in Paris, where the final will take place on August 17. Here... 

Waratahs vs. Crusaders: 6 Bold Predictions for Super Rugby Final

The 2014 Super Rugby campaign comes to an end at ANZ Stadium on Saturday, where the Waratahs will be looking to build on their normal season triumph with a much more meaningful win over the Crusaders. In a battle of first against second, the Australian hosts arrive in Sydney with their first-ever Super Rugby title in sight. In contrast, this will be familiar ground for the visitors, who are hoping to win their eighth competition crown. The lines have been closely drawn in a fixture that sees the Waratahs as slim favourites to overturn history and add a maiden championship to their cabinet. However,... 

Cheetahs Youngster Nails 80m Penalty

The high altitude in parts of South Africa has always been known to help with long-range efforts at goal, but this takes the biscuit from Cheetahs under–19 player Gerrie Labuschagne. The wing launched a kick at the posts from 80 metres, as reported by ESPNScrum, and it sailed over the crossbar at the other end, much to the delight of his on-looking teammates. There have been plenty of long–range efforts in more high–profile surroundings that have won big games, such as Morne Steyn’s effort that won the second Test against the Lions in 2009. And Gavin Henson’s huge... 

Olympics 2016 Sevens: 5 Things Rio Can Learn from Commonwealth Games

Since its introduction to the Commonwealth Games in 1998, Sevens has played a key role in each of the Games it has featured in. Crowds have packed the stadium and the action has been fast and furious, bringing a new dimension to the list of established events. The success of Sevens as a Commonwealth Games sport has helped it gain Olympic status for 2016 when it will make its debut in Rio. It sets the sport a challenge to enrapture and entertain a host nation not familiar with the oval-ball game, to convince the International Olympic Committee that it should be retained for future Games. Here are... 

Selecting the Greatest All-Time South Africa XV

South African rugby has a rich history full of wonderful players. The current crop may be some distance off world No. 1 New Zealand, but it has not always been the case. In truth, the rugby landscape may well look markedly different if the Springboks had not been cast into sporting purgatory during the Apartheid years that saw many of their great players collect so few caps. There was no South African side present at the first two World Cups won by New Zealand and Australia, and they have won two since gaining readmission. This 15 looks down the decades at players who were regarded as true greats... 

The Most Memorable Finals in Super Rugby History

Super Rugby has produced its fair share of highlights in its short history. Since 1996 it has acted as the premier southern hemisphere rugby competition outside of internationals. This weekend will mark the conclusion of its 19th season. It is set to be a great game between the two in-form teams of the competition. Before this, though, take a moment to remember some of the great finals from years past.  Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Biggest Hits in World Rugby Last Weekend: Michael Hooper Leads Waratahs Charge

The Waratahs and the Crusaders clinched their places in the 2014 Super Rugby final with victories over the Brumbies and Sharks on Saturday, respectively, but neither win came without its scrapes. The match in New South Wales was particularly physical, and while the Crusaders’ 38-6 mauling saw them control a lot of the tempo, the Brumbies put up more of a fight in their semi-final. That being, each side traded their share of high-speed collisions as Joe Tomane and Henry Speight both got their digs in on the hosts, albeit ultimately coming to little as they were seen out of the competition. Substitute... 

Winners and Losers from Commonwealth Games Sevens Tournament

South Africa became the first team other than New Zealand to win a Commonwealth Games Sevens gold medal on Sunday, overcoming the All Blacks 17-12 at Glasgow’s Ibrox Stadium to cap off an exhilarating tournament. The defeat brings an end to New Zealand’s 16-year grip on the competition. They had to settle for silver after Australia beat Samoa to claim bronze earlier on in the order. It’s been yet another remarkable event in this year’s Games, with nations both big and small drawing capacity crowds to the home of Rangers FC. Some took away great lessons from their experience,... 

South African U19 Rugby Player Hits 80-Metre Penalty in Training

Ever seen someone land an 80-metre penalty? Neither had we. Cheetahs U19 wing Gerrie Labuschagne has changed that. The immense kick took place during training at Shimla Park in Bloemfontein, at an altitude of roughly 1,400 metres. Granted, it was assisted to a certain degree, but that shouldn’t detract from Labuschagne’s ridiculous feat. Take a bow, son.  [H/T Balls.co.uk] Read more Rugby Union news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

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