Rugby News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumours
It is a well worn cliché that France are unpredictable, sometimes uninterested and able to interchange between magical and dreadful with alarming ease. But they proved it in the 2019 Six Nations and they proved it again in their opening World Cup match against Argentina. It took a drop goal from replacement Camille Lopez to […] READ MORE
Argentina have clinched the summer series following a win in the second test against Wales in Cardiff. Robert Rees brings you all the live reaction to the game from the principality stadium. Argentina clinch summer series Both sides started strongly and enjoyed some sunny spells with ball in hand, but it were Wales who planted […] READ MORE
The world is going through a tough time right now, which includes the rugby union community. However, it is not just a human toll, but an economic toll. This includes southern hemisphere countries with both Super Rugby and PRO14 teams. COVID’s impact on the southern hemisphere Africa South Africa According to RugbyPass, South Africa Rugby […] READ MORE
Rugby X kicked off this weekend at the O2 Arena but it left a dissatisfying taste in many of the viewers who watched on. Robert Rees columns his thoughts on the newly formed sport within rugby. Rugby X struggles to be a spectacle without meaning Without a purpose in a rugby structure or without a […] READ MORE
Four years ago, England bowed out of their home World Cup on what was a miserable campaign for Stuart Lancaster’s men. England’s ‘pool of death’ saw them face Wales and Australia along with two easier games in Fiji and Uruguay. Asia awaits their arrival and this time England don’t need to worry about another World […] READ MORE
In news this week, the Rugby Championship 2019 Match Schedule has been released. SANZAAR confirmed that an abbreviated six-match series will see reduced fixtures; during this Rugby World Cup year. From the media release, it is reported that ‘The Rugby Championship is shortened to a three-round, six-match tournament from the traditional six-round, 12-match tournament with each […] READ MORE
Situated not quite out in front, but nestled somewhere in the mid-range are two sides who have yet to effectively ‘stamp their mark’ on this November test window. So during the Scotland v Argentina fixture on Saturday, eyes will be on the pair – a couple who could be Champions but, that is entirely up to […] READ MORE
It was supposed to be the other way around. The All Blacks were supposed to play an exceptional match in their Rugby Championship game against Argentina. The fresh talent was supposed to shine on the big stage. Instead, it was the host city and venue who shone brightest, as the All Blacks stuttered to a 46-24 […] READ MORE
Few players call out so loudly for a starting Test spot, than Richie Mo’unga. The Crusaders and Canterbury first-five is very much proven in domestic competition – it seems [to the majority] that the time is now for Richie to be given his first test start – in the upcoming weekend’s test; NZLvARG He has […] READ MORE
The Springboks beat the Pumas on Saturday in their opening game for this year’s Rugby Championship tournament. Less than 30 000 spectators showed up to the match at Jonsson Kings Park in Durban. The formalities included Springbok Captain, Siya Kolisi, presenting a Zulu shield and spear to the visiting Argentian captain, Agustine Creevy. Springboks Needed […] READ MORE
Cornelius is a long serving analyst and rugby fanatic, now trying his hand at some in depth game and tournament dissemination.
Cornelius' love for Rugby was solidified in 1995 when the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup after South Africa became a democratic nation. He has always believed that sport, although dividing us on the pitch, is the best tool to bring us all together. After school, he traveled and worked in the UK, before returning to South Africa and working as a data analyst for a utility company. He has also worked in the Middle East (Egypt), and upon returning in 2017, started writing part time.