4 Key Factors That Will Decide the 2015 Aviva Premiership Semi-Finals

The Aviva Premiership has four teams still vying for the 2015 crown. Bath and Leicester Tigers, and Northampton Saints and Saracens will meet this weekend in the semi-finals with a place in the final at Twickenham on May 30 at stake. Bath against Leicester will be determined primarily by the weather at the Recreation Ground, and secondly by the two fly-halves. Meanwhile, Northampton vs. Saracens will be the tighter game, with home advantage and mental fortitude the key factors at Franklin’s Gardens. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Top Candidates to Make Wallabies World Cup Squad Following Overseas Alterations

Australian rugby took on a drastic change in April after the ARU announced its plans to ease its policy on selecting overseas players, a transition which stands to benefit a very elite sample of Wallabies. With England hosting the Rugby World Cup later this year, the Australian Rugby Union confirmed it would “allow an elite group” of foreign-based players to once again pull on the green and gold. The new rules are still rather specific, with a player allowed to represent “if they have played more than 60 Tests for Australia and have held a professional contract with Australian... 

Ranking Europe’s Top 15 Club Teams After Weekend of May 15-17

The play­–off contenders in the Premiership and Pro 12 are settled, with one week left for France’s top six to sort themselves out. In the Top 14, following the final round of the regular season this weekend, the top two will have a week off while positions three to six contest “les barrages” or quarter–finals. The winners of those matches will proceed to play the top two in the semi-finals. The real drama in the final round of the Premiership was in the fight for the last place in the top four. Leicester secured their passage with a win over Northampton’s... 

Rugby 7s Star Collins Injera Ruins Camera Worth £60,000 with Try Celebration

Kenya’s Collins Injera is one of the most entertaining men in Rugby Sevens, so when he scored his 200th try at Twickenham in London at the weekend, he did so in style.  Collins took a permanent marker out of his sock and decided to sign the ball he had just carried over for the score.  But he wasn’t done there.  Injera then decided to copy a move often performed by tennis players, unaware of one significant difference.  As noted by ESPN.co.uk:  He then walked over to sign a camera. It is a practise seen in tennis but little did Injera know, the players sign... 

Biggest Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of May 15-17

England centre Manu Tuilagi will play no part in this year’s Rugby World Cup after it came to light that a brush with the law has ruled him out of the running for the tournament. There are few individuals in the sport whose current predicament seems as dire, but the impending close to the European club season also saw numerous teams make the most of their opportunities in recent days. We also have news from Twickenham, as this year’s Sevens World Series came to an end. While Tuliagi’s World Cup hopes have ended, they may just be starting to brighten for a certain rugby league... 

Best XV in World Rugby for Weekend of May 15-17

Europe’s rugby calendar edged ever closer to its crescendo this weekend, where the majority of the continental elite rounded up their normal campaigns, many looking to seal a post-season future. That mad dash to make the most of what little remains in the season encouraged some inspirational displays, but it wasn’t only the northern hemisphere entertaining. South of the equator, the Hurricanes kept their status as standings leaders, and the Queensland Reds also had an unusually spirited outing against the Rebels. Read on for a breakdown of which players impressed most, regardless of... 

Rugby Player Celebrates Too Early and Fails to Score, Team Ends Up Losing

By now, athletes should know better than to celebrate before scoring. With his team up 13-3, Treviso’s Henry Seniloli decided to showboat a little bit as he waltzed in for a score against Scarlets. Unfortunately for him, he was tackled before he was able to place the ball on the ground. That flub turned out to be costly. Scarlets rallied to a 17-13 victory. [BBC, Gfycat, h/t USA Today‘s FTW] Read more Rugby Union news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

Comparing Rugby Sevens with 15-Man Rugby

The 2015 HSBC World Sevens series reaches its climax and culmination this weekend at Twickenham. With England hosting the 2015 Rugby World Cup and sevens being included in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, this year’s edition is the most high-profile ever. But how do sevens and the 15-player game compare?   Rugby Sevens Faster, more exciting, more skilful: No one can deny that sevens is a faster, more exciting game. As the IRB (now World Rugby) coaching manual states: “With only 14 players on the full-sized pitch, players must have high levels of basic skills in catching, passing and... 

Manu Tuilagi Will Miss Rugby World Cup Following Assault Charges

Leicester Tigers centre Manu Tuilagi will not be selected by England for the upcoming 2015 Rugby World Cup following his conviction on assault charges, as reported on Friday by BBC Sport’s Dan Roan: England head coach Stuart Lancaster confirmed the news on England Rugby’s official website, stating the 23-year-old will not be involved with the team until 2016: As role models and ambassadors for the game, the highest standards of behaviour are expected from every England player both on and off the field. Having spoken to Manu, he understands and accepts both the seriousness of the offences... 

Analysing the 2014-15 Premiership Player of the Year Nominees

As the end of the 2014-15 Aviva Premiership campaign creeps within sight, England’s top flight takes time to reflect on the individual merits of a select few following the announcement of the Player of the Season shortlist. England internationals George Ford, Jonathan Joseph and Billy Vunipola are joined by Wasps pair Nathan Hughes and Elliot Daly in the race to be crowned this season’s most impressive figure. May 16 brings about the closing matches of the normal campaign, and opinion will be divided on who of the quintet is most deserving, but only one can take home the top prize. With... 

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