Ranking the Biggest Hits in World Rugby for Weekend of November 20-22

Bleacher Report’s biggest hits make a thumping return this week, after the big guns of European rugby collided and the Champions Cup reclaimed centre stage. Not only did Northampton Saints triumph at Glasgow Warriors, but George Pisi made sure to inflict further embarrassment on the Scots with one of the best tackles he’s likely to deliver this season. Meanwhile, a clash between Ulster and Saracens at Ravenhill produced more than one contentious crashing-together of bodies, and Wasps whiz Frank Halai thundered his way into our countdown. Read on for all that and more as we run through... 

Best XV in World Rugby from Weekend of November 20-22

The European Rugby Champions Cup finally got off to a delayed start for a raft of the continent’s best and brightest this weekend, where it was the English clubs in particular who soared higher than any others. Following the tragic attacks that unfolded in Paris on November 13, many clubs were making their 2015-16 debut in the tournament this weekend, with Clermont Auvergne, Racing 92 and Bath opening their campaigns with victories. Sunday brought about the biggest drama, however, as Wasps dismantled reigning champions Toulon with a surprising 32-6 win at the Ricoh Arena as Dai Young continues... 

Biggest Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of November 21-22

England’s representatives enjoyed a triumphant return to European competition this weekend as the Champions Cup reclaimed centre stage. All six Premiership clubs prevailed over continental opponents, and the second week of the 2015-16 Champions Cup season comes to an end with English outfits at the summit in four of the five pools. There was also big news on the international stage as Eddie Jones officially took to the England helm as Stuart Lancaster’s successor, but Tonga’s national team was struck by more unfortunate news. Read on for a breakdown of the biggest winners and... 

3 Key Decisions Facing Eddie Jones at Start of His Role as England Coach

The RFU have their man, and the Stormers presumably have an awful lot of compensation. Eddie Jones has swapped Table Mountain for Twickenham to become the next head coach of England, with the task of taking them from pool-stage flops to top of the world in 2019.  The Australian who worked miracles with Japan has far more resources at his disposal as the head honcho of the Red Rose brigade, and his employers will be looking for plenty of bang for their buck from the 55-year-old. There is plenty in the new head coach’s in-tray, with these three items top of the list. Let’s take a... 

Eddie Jones Appointed England Rugby Head Coach: Latest Details and Reaction

Eddie Jones has been appointed as the new head coach of the England rugby team on a four-year deal. Confirmation of the Australian’s appointment was reported on Friday by England Rugby: He will take up the role in December and succeeds Stuart Lancaster, who vacated the position earlier this month following England’s disastrous 2015 Rugby World Cup campaign. Jones, 55, will be England’s first-ever foreign coach, and his opening match in charge will be the opening Six Nations clash against Scotland at Murrayfield on Feb. 6. The front-runner for the job since Lancaster’s... 

Why an Overseas Coach Is the Best Way Forward for England

The England rugby team is at a crossroads in its history, and the decision regarding whom is appointed to succeed Stuart Lancaster will dictate how the Red Rose bounces back from arguably its greatest-ever disappointment. The 2015 Rugby World Cup, where England became the first host nation ever to fail to advance from their group, emphasised how far ahead of the pack southern hemisphere teams currently are—and the same can be said for the coaches. BBC Sport reported early on Friday morning that former Japan coach Eddie Jones had finalised a deal to take over at the helm, having secured a... 

Jonah Lomu: How He Changed the Game of Rugby Union Forever

There are very few sportsmen who can justifiably be said to have changed the way their game was played forever. Ed Moses’ 13-stride pattern between each barrier of the 400m hurdles was unheard of before the American adopted it to dominate his event for a decade, per the Guardian. Michael Jordan’s God-given abilities forced rule changes in basketball, and generations that followed modelled themselves on the Chicago Bulls’ No. 23, per the Sports Archive Blog. Dick Fosbury’s backwards flop over the high-jump bar in 1968 transformed that discipline for good, per the Guardian. And... 

Richie McCaw Retires: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

Richie McCaw has announced his retirement from professional rugby, bringing to a close one of the most decorated careers in the sport just three weeks after he captained New Zealand to the 2015 Rugby World Cup crown. The All Blacks legend confirmed his decision at a press conference in Wellington on Thursday, per Stuff.co.nz, hanging up his boots after earning 148 international caps for New Zealand, making him the most capped Test player of all time. Before the official press conference, McCaw confirmed the news via his Facebook account: McCaw’s cap achievement is particularly impressive... 

6 of the Best Tries by the Late Great Jonah Lomu

Jonah Lomu’s death on Wednesday came as a shock to the world. Tributes have been flowing, as have memories of the legendary winger’s exploits on the rugby field. The New Zealand superstar is seen as a revolutionary figure for the sport, winning 63 All Blacks caps, representing his country’s national sevens team and starring in provincial and Super Rugby in the late 1990s and early 2000s. At his peak, Lomu was unstoppable. It’s only fitting we take a look back at some of his best moments as a player, revisiting some of his greatest tries. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

The Sporting World Reacts to News of All Blacks Legend Jonah Lomu’s Sudden Death

The rugby world was in mourning on Wednesday following news that former New Zealand wing Jonah Lomu had passed away in Auckland, aged 40. Former international team doctor and friend John Mayhew confirmed that Lomu, who suffered from a kidney disorder throughout his career, died of cardiac arrest, per the New Zealand Herald. The All Blacks great represented his country 63 times, scoring 37 tries in an eight-year international career. The outpouring of grief on Twitter was overwhelming, and his former New Zealand team-mates were quick to pay their respects to the man. Lomu inspired a generation... 

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