5 Players Who Boosted Their World Cup Chances with Fine Ends to Season

With the northern hemisphere season all but over, the major nations will soon be gathering their extended squads together for pre-World Cup camps. The tried and tested model of choosing an inflated party to then whittle down to the prescribed 31 men who will form the official tournament squad is being deployed by all the sides. This has allowed coaches to reward fringe players who have had impressive form in the latter part of their club season, and it gives them a chance to squeeze into that smaller group when the cut is made. Here we run the rule over five such men who have caught the eye of... 

5 Storylines to Follow in Super Rugby Week 17

The penultimate round of the regular season will unfold in Super Rugby this weekend. The table toppers will be looking to recover from a rare defeat last week while there are personal battles being waged in the all-Aussie clash in Perth. With just two rounds left there is still much that can change in the play-off picture thanks to the Crusaders’ late charge up the New Zealand conference and the rampant Lions in South Africa, who hunted down the Waratahs last week. Life is never dull in the Super XV. Here are the key stories to look for this week. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

England Indiscipline Threatens to Derail World Cup Bid Before It’s Even Started

Going from sturdy tournament contenders to potential implosion, 2015 Rugby World Cup hosts England could find themselves at risk of self-destruction unless the recent trend of indiscipline is brought into check. After ESPN Scrum reported that fly-half Danny Cipriani had been arrested in the early hours of Monday morning under suspicion of drink-driving, coach Stuart Lancaster has yet more unwelcome news to contend with. The news comes not long after Manu Tuilagi was ruled out of the World Cup, having pleaded guilty to the assault of two police officers, followed by Dylan Hartley’s exodus due... 

Ranking Europe’s Top 15 Club Teams After Weekend of May 29-31

We have two of out three champions in Europe’s big leagues. Saracens and Glasgow lifted the Premiership and Pro 12 titles respectively after performances to which their final opponents had no answers. Sarries were too clever, too hungry and far less error-prone than Bath, while Glasgow’s high tempo and ability to cope with the Munster maul put them a street ahead of the Irishmen. All that remains of the domestic season are two semis and a final in the Top 14. Toulon host Stade Francais and Clermont meet Toulouse to decide who will fight it out for the Bouclier de Brennus. Here are... 

Danny Cipriani Arrested on Suspicion of Drink-Driving: Latest Details, Comments

England rugby star Danny Cipriani has allegedly been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, according to Ralph Ellis of the Daily Mail. Continue for updates. Cipriani Released on Bail After Road Accident Tuesday, June 2 Cipriani was reportedly arrested at around 5:15 a.m. on Monday morning after a road accident involving his Mercedes and another car, according to Ellis. “He was given a breath test before being released on police bail,” writes Ellis. Oliver Ward, the player’s agent, commented on the situation, reported by Sam Relph of the Mirror: “There was a minor... 

Biggest Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of May 29-31

It’s been a busy weekend in the sport sphere, and rugby union was blessed to see two European finals, the Top 14 playoffs get underway, the Barbarians back in action and a Champions Cup playoff crescendo. Those claiming domestic titles unsurprisingly make up a number of this week’s winners, but it wasn’t all smiles in the England camp, as Dylan Hartley’s recent controversies look to have landed him in more hot water. Read on for a rundown of the biggest winners and losers in rugby union this weekend, with Saracens, Gloucester and Glasgow Warriors all featuring for a variety... 

Best XV in World Rugby for Weekend of May 29-31

A jam-packed week in the world of rugby saw Saracens crowned Premiership champions on Saturday before Glasgow Warriors demolished Munster 31-12 to claim the 2014-15 Pro12 title. Europe’s extravaganza didn’t stop there, though, as Toulouse and Stade Francais beat Oyonnax and Racing Metro, respectively, to take their places in the semi-finals of the Top 14 playoffs. With the World Cup edging closer, it’s fitting to see international action back on rugby’s radar as an England XV battered the Barbarians 73-12 on Sunday, while Bordeaux beat Gloucester into next season’s... 

England vs. Barbarians Rugby 2015: Score, Report, Highlights and Analysis

England served up an emphatic indication of their strength in depth ahead of the World Cup, crushing the Barbarians 73-12 at Twickenham. Marland Yarde put England ahead early on before Brad Thorn responded. But the hosts took over, with tries from Ed Slater, Jack Clifford and Danny Cipriani and a brace from Christian Wade propelling the Three Lions into a 45-5 lead at the interval. After the interval, Henry Slade and Josh Beaumont added tries, Wade completed his hat-trick and Cipriani finished the scoring with another try; he totted up a staggering 33 points in the match. Thomas Waldrom scored... 

Aviva Premiership Final 2015: Score and Reaction for Bath Rugby vs. Saracens

Saracens were crowned the 2015 Aviva Premiership champions on Saturday as they downed Bath 28-16 in Twickenham’s final. Three first-half scores from Mark McCall’s men saw them open up a huge 25-3 lead by half-time to get one hand on the trophy. Bath came out positively in the second half and slashed the deficit, but they were never truly likely to catch Sarries, who eventually cruised to victory. Premiership Rugby confirmed the result: Man-of-the-match Owen Farrell highlighted the importance of his side’s second-half resilience in seeing out the victory, per Saracens: Saracens... 

Bath vs. Saracens: Winners and Losers from Aviva Premiership Final

Saracens were crowned champions of England at Twickenham with a 28-16 win over Bath. The Londoners raced into a healthy lead as they preyed on their opponents’ mistakes and gave the West Country side a mountain to climb in the second half if they were to end their 19-year wait to reclaim a title they used to win with such regularity. It was a triumph for experience and ruthless efficiency over the ambition of a Bath side that found no outlet on Saturday. The all-court style of Mike Ford’s team was ineffectual against the pressing of the Sarries defence. After defeat in last year’s... 

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