Forced to make six changes to the All Blacks starting XV versus Argentina this weekend, the New Zealand team aim for improvement and ‘no more surprises’ ahead of the Test against Argentina on Sunday. With kick-off scheduled for early evening in Buenos Aires, it again is broadcast at the right time for a late breakfast […] READ MORE
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How Top International Rugby Teams are looking after the June Tests
The June tests are completed, and a few surprises have emerged from the International schedule. The top International sides collided across the globe in the June Tests, with fans engaged as never before. And when the action gets into full swing, it is a great time to place an online bet on Rugby; or any other […] READ MORE
France see Red – World Rugby call it a ‘Yellow Card’
After the New Zealand v France rugby test Saturday night, France saw 'Red' when Benjamin Fall was penalized, yet World Rugby now call it a 'Yellow Card' READ MORE
Let fans now enjoy June International Test Series
After plenty of build-up, commentators can finally say 'let fans now enjoy June International Test Series'. We reflect on the major, three-Test series READ MORE
All Blacks bring out the best in French rugby
Across the proud history of matches between New Zealand and France, the understanding is, that the All Blacks bring out the best in French rugby. Hugely competitive, combative and with highs and lows for each side - ahead of the 2018 Steinlager Series, starting on Saturday June 9 at Eden Park READ MORE
International Rugby Test Series: the Most Unforgiving Environment
As the British and Irish Lions are finding out, an international Rugby Test series is the most unforgiving environment. One nil down in a three match series, they simply have to win in Wellington. But what makes Test series so special, and why are they so intense? Incomparable to Other Sports Cricket has the most […] READ MORE
Pool Stage Fixtures Announced for the World Rugby U20 Championships
The World Rugby U20 Championships will kick off on Wednesday 30 May with the the pool stage fixtures having been announced. The competition, held in Georgia in 2017, was won 64-19 by New Zealand in a one sided final against England. The tournament, now in its tenth year, will be held in France, also the […] READ MORE
Wasps Upgrade: Sopoaga In, Cipriani Out?
Wasps flexed their financial muscles this week by confirming the signing of All Black fly-half Lima Sopoaga for next season. The acquisition of the current Highlander number 10 accompanies the signing of loose forward Brad Shields from the Hurricanes as Wasps look to bolster an already star studded squad. The ‘subplot’ to signing Sopoaga is […] READ MORE
Wales Autumn International Review: New Faces Offer Brighter Future
Wales ended 2017 in seventh place in the World Rugby rankings, following two wins and two defeats in their Under Armour international series. Robert Rees takes a look at their campaign and gives us a Wales autumn international review. Key Performances Wales have targeted a more attacking style of rugby this autumn, but it hasn’t […] READ MORE
New Zealand Work Extra Hard to Defeat French XV Selection in Lyon
While not a test match in name, the feeling on the ground was exactly the same intensity. As New Zealand ran on an All Blacks side with few experienced players, they had to face a nugget and hard French XV Selection in Lyon. The result was not assured, right up till the last minute, the French […] READ MORE