Pacific Nations Cup 2014: Fixtures, Live Stream and Round 1 Predictions

The Pacific Nations Cup sees six nations collide as the title of Pacific champions goes up for grabs once again. This year’s instalment promises to be the most hotly contested Pacific Cup yet, with Japan, Samoa, Canada, America and Tonga all capable of attaining glory in their respective pools. Here, we take a look at the Round 1 fixtures as Canada, Japan, Samoa and Tonga get their campaigns underway.   Canada vs. Japan (live stream available in Canada on TSN Live Player) Relative newcomers to the competition, Canada’s opening Asia/Pacific conference match sees them take... 

Australia vs. France: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Rugby Preview

The France rugby union team begin their tour of Australia on Saturday as they face off against the Wallabies, in Brisbane. The series will consist of three games over the next three Saturdays and represents the first tour of Australia by a French international team since 2009. Kick-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time. Here is how you can watch the start of this classic test match series:   When: Saturday, June 7, at 11 a.m. BST/6 a.m. ET Where: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia. TV: Sky Sports 1/Sky Sports 1 HD (U.K. only)  Live Stream: Sky... 

New Zealand v England: Key Battles That Will Shape Auckland Test

England’s heavily depleted side goes in against an All Blacks side almost at full strength for the first Test on Saturday. As well as missing a gaggle of first-choice players, England also have the weight of history against them. The All Blacks have not tasted defeat in Auckland in 31 Tests. But if Stuart Lancaster has achieved anything in his time rebuilding the English rugby mentality, it is that he has instilled an iron will in his men. They will need all of that resolve combine with a clinical mindset when chances come their way to make history on Saturday. Here is where the key battle... 

South Africa vs. World XV: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Rugby Preview

South Africa’s mid-year internationals get underway on Saturday when they welcome Nick Mallett’s World XV to Cape Town before taking on Wales and Scotland in their summer Tests. Heyneke Meyer has implemented some surprising changes in his Springboks squad ahead of this weekend’s clash, bringing both old faces and new into his side for what should make for some intriguing experimentation. Read on for details of all the viewing information ahead of the Newlands Stadium collision, as well as a breakdown of which players and head-to-head battles will be worth keeping an eye on.   Date: Saturday,... 

New Zealand vs. England: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Rugby Preview

England face a daunting task in trying to overcome the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday, with Stuart Lancaster’s options slightly limited through injury. The Aviva Premiership season has only just come to its end, with Northampton Saints crowned as champions, but there’s no rest for his selections, who begin their Test series in intimidating circumstances. Steve Hansen’s reigning world champions will attempt to build on a 2013 that saw them become the first international team ever to win all of their results in a calendar year, and the first meeting promises to be a tense one... 

Ranking Top 10 Players in the 2013/14 Rabodirect Pro 12

Leinster finished the 2013-14 RaboDirect Pro12 season as deserving title defenders, beating Glasgow Warriors in a home final to clinch back-to-back championships for the first time in their history. And now that the dust has settled, we break down which 10 players have made the most of their league contributions over the last nine months. All but one of our selections made it into the Pro12 Team of the Year, and it won’t be surprising to see that the less-impressive Italian outfits fail to see any of their representatives nominated.  Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Ranking Top 30 Players in the 2013/14 Aviva Premiership

Northampton Saints walked out of Twickenham as 2013-14 Aviva Premiership champions on Saturday, claiming a historic 24-20 win over Saracens after 100 minutes of frantic momentum swinging. Alex Waller’s last-gasp try sealed a dramatic win for Jim Mallinder’s side, and with a summer of international rugby waiting around the corner, now is the time to look back and reflect on a campaign that didn’t fail in living up to expectations. It’s difficult to ascertain what precisely makes up a successful season for an individual, but one of rugby’s most enamouring factors is... 

New Zealand-England: 5 Biggest English Defeats vs. All Blacks

New Zealand is a tough place to tour, England know that. Over the years the All Blacks have inflicted their fair share of drubbings on English touring sides. England have won the sum total of two of their 12 Tests on Kiwi home turf and will realise that turning that record around will take some doing. England’s five heaviest defeats have all come in New Zealand. England will also be without those players involved in the Aviva Premiership final for the first Test in Auckland on June 7. This makes an uphill battle even more of a climb. Stuart Lancaster is under no illusions about the magnitude... 

New Zealand’s Brodie Retallick Cannot Name a Single England Rugby Player

England’s tour of New Zealand begins with the first of three Tests in Auckland on Saturday, and it will be a step into the unknown for All Black second row Brodie Retallick, who cannot name a single England opponent. According to the Guardian: Asked if he knew any England player ahead of Saturday’s series opener, Retallick responded ‘a couple.’ When pressed for a name, the second row said ‘Michael Lawes.’ Retallick appeared to mean Courtney Lawes, who is en route to New Zealand having helped Northampton win the Aviva Premiership final last weekend and is... 

World Rugby’s Team of the Weekend: Finals Fever Hits Europe

The domestic season in Europe came to a thrilling end while the Super 15 signed off for a break while the international window takes centre stage. There were some sterling performances in the nail-biting Aviva Premiership final between Northampton and Saracens while Jonny Wilkinson’s Toulon rumbled their way to the double in France. Here is the pick of the bunch. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

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