All attention draws to Twickenham this weekend, as England host Ireland in their inaugural Autumn Nations Cup fixture. Both Northern Hemisphere rugby nations are known for their classic encounters, and this Saturday will be no different as both sides seek to get one over their traditional rivals. The Northern Hemisphere rugby rivalry dates back to …
There has been plenty of excitement leading into this weekend’s leg of the Tri-Nations 2020 clash between New Zealand and Argentina. The Rugby World awaits to see the Pumas return to international rugby, while New Zealand is looking to bounce back following a shock defeat they experienced last week against Dave Rennie’s, Wallabies. As the …
In what was a record-breaking defeat the Wallabies suffered at the hands of New Zealand in The Tri-Nations opener, it would appear that the Australian side has hit an all-time low in recent years. Australia has only pride to play for the Bledisloe Cup this weekend, as it remains in New Zealand’s hands for the …
In what would have been the perfect start to the Bledisloe Cup for Australia under coach Dave Rennie’s campaign, ended in an emphatic draw as both sides played to a 16 a-piece score. Many rugby enthusiasts saw Rennie’s Wallabies give a fighting chance against a fierce-looking New Zealand side, however, Australia surprised the world with …
All eyes draw to Wellington, New Zealand on Sunday where the traditional Bledisloe Cup resumes! New Zealand hosts their cross-Tasmanian rivals Australia in a fixture that first dates back to 1931. History proves The All Blacks have been the far superior side winning the Bledisloe Cup 47 times, with Australia only winning the trophy a …
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As little as three weeks back, we saw the pride of Ireland’s Leinster, claim their 7th PRO14 title for the 2019/20 season. In what was a one-sided contested final, Leinster overcame fellow Irish rivals Ulster in a well-dominated 27-5 victory. With less than a calendar month to celebrate, this weekend we will see the start …
In what has been a challenging year for many rugby fans and mainly the players, the Southern Hemisphere’s Rugby Championship 2020 tournament has just been confirmed for the back end of the season. The Rugby Championship tournament – previously known as the Tri-Nations – was inaugurated in 1996 with the three rugby-rich countries; Australia, New …
The annual Pro 14 tournament was wrapped up as the final whistle blew at The Aviva Stadium in Dublin this past weekend. Leinster reigned in as the Pro 14 Champions 2020 against an enthusiastic Ulster team, winning 27-5, to become the first side ever to win three consecutive Pro 14 titles. The Dublin side held …
In today’s rugby world, Siya Kolisi is far more than just a name. The humble South African Rugby World Cup-winning Captain has warmed plenty of hearts globally and continues to do so for his fellow country, South Africa. After the Rugby World Cup Final in 2019, Siya expressed his love for his country by saying: …
For the four major South African rugby franchises, uncertainty on the next direction in major rugby tournaments hangs in the balance at present. One of the deciding factors for the majority of South African rugby franchises is securing their key players on a long-term basis, due to more and more attractive offers coming from overseas. …
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