Bismarck Du Plessis Sent Off for Kicking Opponent in Head in Sharks vs. Chiefs

Sharks and South Africa hooker Bismarck du Plessis got a straight red card for an extraordinary moment of madness during a Super Rugby clash with the Chiefs, kicking Michael Leitch in the head while the pair were on the ground. Du Plessis was sent off, with each replay making the incident look worse still.  Remarkably, the Sharks held on to win the match 12-11 in a game in which two of their players, as well as one of the Chiefs, saw red. [YouTube] Read more Rugby Union news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

Six Nations 2015: Highlights and Key Moments from Super Saturday

The 2015 Six Nations tournament ended on Saturday, as one of the best days in European rugby history saw Ireland retain their crowd by the skin of their teeth. England and France served up a fantastic battle at Twickenham that had the hosts within mere feet of the title, but they ultimately came up just short. All three of the matches played on Saturday were a sight to behold. Wales briefly took the lead in the standings after their 61-20 win over Italy. Ireland reclaimed the lead despite some shaky play in their 40-10 win over Scotland. And England and France served up an instant classic,... 

Six Nations Table 2015: Winner, Top Players, Final Results and Standings

A climactic close to the 2015 Six Nations saw Ireland retain their European title on Saturday, clinching back-to-back Six Nations crowns for the first time in their history. After thumping Scotland 40-10 in Edinburgh, Joe Schmidt’s men left their fate in the hands of France, who managed to hold England at bay enough to stop the Red Rose from surpassing Ireland on points difference. A narrow triumph is a triumph all the same, however, and none could argue the boys in green didn’t deserve their trophy on a day where the six combatants scored a record total of 221 points. Before attention... 

Six Nations 2015: Best XV from Matchday 5

The most incredible Six Nations finale in living memory gave us plenty of performances to drool over. Tries from props, magic hands from hookers, hat-tricks from wings and some dazzling dancing feet in midfield helped the points tally rocket from the word go on Super Saturday. That Ireland ended up with the title was almost a footnote to the sheer joy of seeing tries rain down where the previous four rounds had seen tight tactics driven by a desire to keep errors low. The staggered kick-off times unshackled every team—each knowing the job they had to do required a mountain of points to keep... 

Six Nations Results 2015: Scores, Final Table and Top Try-Scorers After Round 5

The 2015 Six Nations tournament ended with one of the best days of rugby in the competition’s storied history, with Ireland ultimately defending their 2014 title—tying England and Wales on points but beating them on points difference. The Irish did what they had to do at Murrayfield, beating Scotland 40-10 and opening up a 26-point lead over England, who were to face France at Twickenham. In one of the wildest rugby matches in recent memory, England literally came within yards of hitting the mark, winning 55-35 after a last-minute stand from Les Bleus. BBC Rugby Union shared the final... 

Six Nations Winner 2015: Results, Table and Reaction After Round 5 Fixtures

Saturday will go down as one of the greatest shows ever in northern hemisphere rugby union history, as Ireland captured the Six Nations championship for the third time in six years. Their 40-10 victory over Scotland was enough to see the Shamrock cross the line, as England and Wales both put on high-scoring performances in their matches. The Welsh had defeated Italy in Rome at the start of the day by a huge 61-20 to give themselves a viable chance of capturing the title. But after Ireland’s resilient effort against a below-par Scotland, it was left to England to play an exciting brand of... 

England vs. France: Score and Twitter Reaction from 2015 Six Nations Round 5

England beat France at Twickenham on Saturday but fell just short of winning the 2015 Six Nations title, as their 55-35 win came just six points shy of the necessary target. Instead, Ireland repeat as champions thanks to their 40-10 win over Scotland at Murrayfield. The final match of Round 5 was filled with drama until the final whistle, the perfect ending to an extraordinary day of rugby that ultimately culminated in heartbreak for the English. The hosts came very close to winning the title, but key mental errors at the worst possible times allowed France to do just enough to hand Ireland this... 

England vs. France: Winners and Losers from 2015 Six Nations Clash

Hearts were broken at Twickenham on Saturday as England overcame France with a 55-35 victory, but failed to beat their foes by a large enough margin to claim this year’s Six Nations title. Stuart Lancaster’s side had to beat Les Bleus by 26 points or more in order to surmount Ireland and finish atop the standings, but Philippe Saint-Andre’s men did just enough to deprive England of a 2015 crown. Read on for a breakdown of the biggest winners and losers to emerge from Twickenham, with ramifications not limited to just those two teams taking part in the competition’s... 

Courtney Lawes’ Hit on Jules Plisson During England vs. France Is Terrifying

England went all guns blazing into their match against France, knowing a big victory was key to win the Six Nations—and nobody took that more seriously than Courtney Lawes. The forward’s vicious tackle on France fly-half Jules Plisson was brutal, especially when replayed in slow motion, as above. Somehow, Plisson was able to continue after the hit, but he required lengthy treatment first. [Y] Read more Rugby Union news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

Scotland vs. Ireland: Score and Twitter Reaction from 2015 Six Nations Round 5

Ireland marched into Murrayfield and beat Scotland 40-10 in Round 5 of the 2015 Six Nations, overtaking Wales in the standings in the process. The dominant performance and big win mean the Irish will repeat as champions. England needed to beat France by 26 to have any chance of overtaking Ireland and fell just short, winning 55-35 at Twickenham in the final match if the competition. Scotland end this year’s competition without a win, and Saturday’s embarrassing loss shows the team still has a long way to go if they are to have any success at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The defending... 

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