Bledisloe Cup 2015: Updated Series Schedule and Prediction for Trophy Winner

Australia enjoyed a surprise victory over arch-rivals New Zealand in the first 2015 Bledisloe Cup Test, but they must now beat New Zealand at Eden Park to break the All Blacks’ 12-year dominance of the trophy. The Wallabies’ 27-19 victory crowned them winners of the Rugby Championship having triumphed in all three games, sending out a World Cup warning in the process. However, the work isn’t over for Australia, who must repeat the dose against a wounded New Zealand side this weekend.   History on New Zealand’s Side In trying to beat the All Blacks away from home, Australia... 

Ireland vs. Scotland: 5 Key Battles in International Match

Ireland welcome Scotland to Lansdowne Road on Saturday for their latest World Cup warm-up, having dealt Vern Cotter’s men a 40-10 humiliation earlier this year en route to claiming the Six Nations title. Coach Joe Schmidt was left in good spirits last Saturday when his experimental lineup claimed a decisive 35-21 victory against Wales at the Millennium Stadium, but a heavy summer workload is still in its early phases. The Scots have a boost of their own after Tom Hamilton of ESPN Scrum announced on Wednesday that Cotter’s deal had been extended to 2017, showing the confidence they have... 

New Zealand vs. Australia: 5 Key Battles in Bledisloe Cup Match

Australia travel to Eden Park on Saturday in a rare position of power as they attempt to beat New Zealand and claim their first Bledisloe Cup series win since 2002. It’s been 14 years since the Wallabies last won a fixture in New Zealand, and you’d have to look back to 1986 to find Australia’s last victory at Eden Park—they’ve lost their last 15 consecutive games at this particular venue. Following last Saturday’s momentous 27-19 win over the All Blacks in front of a Sydney crowd, Michael Cheika requires even more from his World Cup contenders if they’re... 

All Blacks Players Turn into ‘Men in Black’ for Airline Safety Video

Here come the…All Blacks? Air New Zealand found a fun way to get passengers engaged in its safety tips, putting together a Men in Black-themed video featuring All Blacks stars. New Zealand captain Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Israel Dagg are among the players featured in the video. It’s sure to be a hit with All Blacks fans. There’s no denying this was a tremendous idea by the airline. However, it may take the audience more than one view to focus on the actual messages. It’s so entertaining that fans may get caught up in the fun and ignore the safety procedures at... 

All Blacks’ Waisake Naholo Says Traditional Medicine Cured His Broken Leg

Waisake Naholo has attributed his rapid recovery from a broken leg to traditional Fijian medicine. The New Zealand winger cracked a fibula during his All Black’s debut against Argentina last month and was expected to be sidelined for three months, ruling him out of the Rugby World Cup. However, Naholo returned to Fiji to receive treatment from an uncle who specialises in traditional medicine and claims to have since recovered sufficiently to resume light training. “Growing up here in the village, this was nothing new. I have seen it happen to people and even rugby players who came here... 

2015 Rugby Championship: Best XV from Entire Tournament

Australia put a cursed four years behind them to win their first Rugby Championship crown on Saturday thanks to a 27-19 victory over New Zealand, putting them in good stead for the World Cup. Michael Cheika’s side had their fair share of heroes throughout the competition, but South Africa, Argentina and the All Blacks each contributed some star displays regardless of finishing place. As the dust settles on another southern-hemisphere showdown, we’ve selected a lineup of the most impressive players at the 2015 Rugby Championship. Let us know who you feel should or shouldn’t have... 

South Africa vs. Argentina: Winners and Losers in 2015 Rugby Championship Game

Argentina recorded another piece of Rugby Championship history on Saturday following a memorable 37-25 win over South Africa in Durban. A Juan Imhoff hat-trick sealed the Pumas’ first away victory in the tournament’s history and their second win overall following last year’s home triumph against Australia. The Springboks will have a difficult time forgetting the result, but Daniel Hourcade’s side are sure to cherish a morale-boosting day ahead of this year’s World Cup. Read on for discussion of the biggest winners and losers to emerge from Saturday’s Rugby Championship... 

Wales vs. Ireland: Winners and Losers from International Match

Ireland demolished a poor Wales in Cardiff to get their World Cup warm-up series off to a resounding start. Joe Schmidt’s Six Nations champions clocked up a 35-21 win over his fellow Kiwi Warren Gatland’s side. It was largely a second-choice starting 15 for Wales, whereas Ireland had more familiar faces on show. And you suspect not too many of the Welsh hopefuls looking to impress will have done much to boost their stock in the eyes of their coach. Let’s have a look at the winners and losers. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Australia vs. New Zealand: Winners and Losers in 2015 Rugby Championship Game

Australia ended their four-year wait for a win over New Zealand on Saturday after defeating their old enemies 27-19 in Sydney to clinch their first Rugby Championship title. Sekope Kepu, Adam Ashley-Cooper and Nick White came up with a trio of second-half tries to give Michael Cheika’s side their first victory over New Zealand since winning the 2011 Tri Nations championship. Saturday’s result marks a momentous day for the Wallabies in their bid to return to former greatness, having endured a disappointing period in their history over recent years. And though Steve Hansen’s All... 

Australia vs. New Zealand: Score, Report from 2015 Rugby Championship Clash

Australia have been crowned 2015 Rugby Championship winners after beating New Zealand 27-19 on Saturday thanks to a terrific second-half display at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium. New Zealand rookie Nehe Milner-Skudder scored a brace of tries to mark a sensational Test debut for the All Blacks, but it proved insufficient as Sekope Kepu, Adam Ashley-Cooper and Nic White led the Wallabies to victory. Saturday’s result sees New Zealand’s three-year grip on the Rugby Championship come to an end, with Michael Cheika’s side claiming their first southern-hemisphere title... 

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