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  • 2015 Rugby World Cup – Most Important Numbers

    2015 Rugby World Cup – Most Important Numbers

    The 2015 Rugby Union World Cup is over with New Zealand, the All Blacks, winning the title for a record three time, giving us a chance to glance over some of the numbers that signify this tournament more than anything else.

  • Best Photos From England Beating the All Blacks

    Best Photos From England Beating the All Blacks

    After two very disappointing results in the previous two weeks, there was nothing better than a historic win for England against the All Blacks, their first over New Zealand in over nine years, to get Stuart Lancaster quite optimistic about the 2013 Six Nations, with a sublime performance from the likes of Tom Wood, Manu […]

  • IRB Player of the Year for 2012 Shortlist

    IRB Player of the Year for 2012 Shortlist

    The IRB has released their shortlist for player of the year in 2012, with Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Frederic Michalak not surprising most with their inclusion in the list of candidates. One name that has caused quite a stir is that of young Owen Farrell of England, barely 21, still without a firm grasp on a starting lineup shirt for the national team.

  • Dan Carter Almost on His Own (All Blacks vs Wallabies)

    The Bledisloe Cup was retained once again by the All Blacks, keeping Australia scoreless in a test match between these two rivals for the first time since 1962, as Dan Carer provided 16 of the 22 points in Auckland, running all over the clueless Wallabies 22-0 for a second straight win in the 2012 Rugby Championship.

  • Israel Dagg, Cory Jane & World Champions Too Good (Wallabies vs All Blacks)

    For the 103rd time in 107 test matches, the New Zealand All Blacks won a match they led in at half time. The Wallabies couldn’t create pace often with their ball movement, and lost the 2012 Rugby Championship opener in Australia 19-27, simply looking inferior to the dominant world champions.

  • Reds Beat Crusaders to Win First Super Rugby Title

    Dan Carter scored all 13 points for the Crusaders, not enough against Will Genia and the Reds who won their first Super Rugby title in the Pro era through his 68th minute try 18-13.