-
2013 Rugby Championship – New Zealand vs Australia Predictions
The All Blacks needed one half of tuning up before running all over the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship opener last week, and there doesn’t seem to be anything that point to a different outcome as New Zealand and Australia meet for a second time, Wellington being the venue this time around.
-
2013 Rugby Championship – South Africa vs Argentina Predictions
The Springboks were the only team last year to fail and win both matches against Argentina, but it seems that the weakening of Los Pumas should make the opening match between the two sides a less than even affair.
-
2013 Rugby Championship – Australia vs New Zealand Predictions
In the 2013 edition of the Rugby Championship (formerly known as the Tri-Nations) and the Bledisoe Cup, the Wallabies once again enter as huge underdogs regardless of the venue, with the All Blacks favorites to win the tournament and the head-to-head challenge they’ve been dominating for so long.
-
Squads for the 2013 Rugby Championship
For the second straight year, the Rugby Championship kicks off in the four-team format, as Argentina continue to look for their first win in the competition, while South Africa and Australia are hoping that something can be done against the uber-dominating All Blacks, sweeping their way towards the title last year.
-
Chiefs With an Awesome Haka to Celebrate Winning Another Super Rugby Title
For the second straight year, the Chiefs finish on top of the Super Rugby season, beating the Brumbies 27-22 in the final held at Waikato Stadium at Hamilton, producing an exceptional Haka dance to celebrate their dominance of New Zealand and Southern Hemisphere Rugby.
-
Eric Cantona Shines in Le Choc With Brilliant Rugby Penalty
We’re hoping that the exhibition match between Marseille and Toulon, done for charity and showcased one half of soccer and another half played by Rugby Union rule, known as ‘Le Choc’, is the beginning of a wonderful tradition, and hopefully it will involve Eric Cantona as a part-time referee the next time this happens.
-
Marseille vs Toulon – Half Rugby Union, Half Football, in Le Choc
For those who have always wanted to see quite how talented footballers are at playing Rugby, and how good Rugby players would be in playing soccer, Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille and Top 14 team RC Toulon will play in a charity match that will incorporate both sports in what has been billed as Le Choc (The Shock).
-
Australia vs British & Irish Lions (Test 2 Predictions)
It’s been over two decades since the Lions last came out as the triumphant side from one of their tours, but heading into the second test match against Australia with one win in the bag, the confidence is quite high at the British & Irish camp.
-
New Zealand Kids Performing the Cutest Haka Ever
Rugby, specifically Rugby Union is a religion in New Zealand, so it’s no surprise seeing kids who can barely walk or speak imitating the Haka performed by the All-Blacks prior to their test matches.
-
Opeti Fonua Runs All Over Jonny Wilkinson
Usually, big Rugby Union hits are delivered by the tackles, but in this case, it was the man with possession who delivered the pain. Opeti Fonua of Agen has often been described as a tank in human form, and Jonny Wilkinson of Toulon felt the full strength of the Tongan’s size, mass and momentum when he tried to tackle the big number 8.