France vs Scotland: 5 Key Battles That Will Shape 2015 Six Nations Clash

France and Scotland meet on Saturday hoping to each give their 2015 Six Nations campaigns the perfect start and escape the mediocrity of recent years. Each side comes in this year’s tournament with enigmatic prospects. The Scots are looking to profit from Vern Cotter’s tutelage while a new wave of stars under Philippe Saint-Andre’s command seek to create a fresh era of success for Les Bleus. It promises to be a clash that will dictate where in the pecking order these two sides place at the Six Nations, and we discuss five of the key battles likely to decide which European power... 

Six Nations 2015: Fixture Info, Form Guide and Team News Ahead of Round 1

The 2015 World Cup looms large for European rugby’s finest sides, but with the Six Nations set to get underway this weekend, there’s much to focus on before the showpiece event gets kicks off in September. This tournament represents ideal preparation for those sides who are looking to challenge to be 2015 world champions and the opening weekend of this year’s edition has churned out some intriguing contests. Indeed, two of the three upcoming games will be repeated in the group stages of the World Cup itself. But the six nations is a coveted competition in its own right and... 

Six Nations 2015: Power Ranking Each Squad’s Captain

Some men were born to be leaders; others have leadership thrust upon them. This year’s lineup of Six Nations captains brings together a mixture of those both destined and selected, who are in varying degrees of form going into the competition. We’ve taken a look at each of the six armband-wearers, examining their impact on both the club and international stage of late to decide who makes for the most fearsome character. Irrespective of what their nation’s targets and chances may be in the 2015 tournament, the six candidates have been ranked in terms of talent and their ability... 

Wheelchair Rugby Player Andy Yelicie Delivers Punishing Hit

Anybody who has ever seen the acclaimed 2005 documentary Murderball knows that wheelchair rugby is no joke.  Andy Yelicie of the Capitol Punishers in Washington, D.C., emphasized that point with this punishing hit that was recently uploaded online.  Yelicie shows incredible pace before positioning himself perfectly to deliver the blow.  A “Capitol Punisher” indeed!    [YouTube] Read more Rugby Union news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

Wales vs. England: 5 Key Battles That Will Shape 2015 Six Nations Clash

Wales and England get this year’s Six Nations off to a booming start on Friday evening, where the head-to-head at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium brings with it a potential 2015 title decider. Stuart Lancaster has suffered a gradual increase in squad injuries of late, but the England coach will strive to see that his remaining resources are sufficient to achieve back-to-back wins over the Welsh. However, Warren Gatland’s men are in better health and seek to defend their borders as they did in 2013, where a record 30-3 win over the English visitors sealed that year’s Six Nations... 

Power Ranking Europe’s Top 15 Teams After Weekend of January 30-February 1

This week’s rankings are weighted in favour of the French clubs, which had the most meaningful weekend in terms of fixtures. They all did battle in the Top 14, while English and Welsh sides rolled out their reserves to compete in the LV Cup and the Irish and Scottish provinces rested up. Here is how they stand as we await the main event of the season in the shape of the Six Nations kick-off. Weight is given to European progress and league position to give us each team’s position. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Six Nations 2015: Early Predictions for Opening Fixtures

The 2015 Six Nations gets underway on Friday, with Wales and England primed for a Millennium Stadium opener of cataclysmic proportions. Defending champions Ireland must wait until Saturday to get their tournament up and running in Rome before Scotland take on France at the Stade de France hoping for an upset. The Cardiff clash in particular looks set to have a massive bearing on the final standings, with both Wales and England hoping to have a big say in where this year’s title ends up. It makes for a most unpredictable fixture, but we persevere nonetheless in attempting to forecast this... 

Best XV in World Rugby for Weekend of January 30 to February 1

A tricky week to pick a meaningful best XV. The Premiership and Pro 12 took a break to make way for the LV Cup, with teams shorn of their Six Nations players, while the Top 14 rumbled on. In Cork, England and Ireland’s second strings went at it with a few names shining at Musgrave Park. The Super 15 is also yet to begin, so there is a far smaller pool of top talent to select from this week. Let’s reward some of the lesser lights, then, as we gird our loins for the return of the Six Nations next week. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of January 30 to February 1

Sonny Bill Williams swapped the rugby pitch for a square battleground this weekend, as he took his talents back to the boxing ring, while the Six Nations participants edged one step closer to the start of the tournament. In the business world, Leinster have big prospects in sight after announcing their intention to redevelop the RDS, giving the Dublin giants a potential platform to once again be considered among Europe’s titans. It wasn’t all positive for the Six Nations contenders, though, as a certain England Saxon took his first, slightly disappointing steps toward the national team,... 

5 Reasons Why France Will Not Win the Six Nations

France head into this 2015 Six Nations looking to hoist the trophy for the first time since 2010. If they manage it, it will end France’s longest wait for the prize since the 1960s, per RBS6Nations.com Things have not gone well for Les Bleus in the second decade of this century. Despite two World Cup semi-finals and a finals appearance, the old championship has eluded them. This year will be no different, with a combination of a tough fixture list and selection issues in key areas undermining their chances. Here is why this will not be France’s year. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

« Previous Page — Next Page »

Latest News

• Former England Manager Graham Taylor Dies at Age 72
• Bruce Arena Names USMNT January Camp Invitees
• Karamoko Dembele Makes England U15s Debut After Playing for Scotland in November
• USMNT Watch: Bobby Wood Nets 1st Bundesliga Goal Since September
• Rugby Player Bruno Andres Doglioli Banned 3 Years for Tackling Female Referee

Sponsors