Australia and New Zealand clash for the fourth and final time in this year’s Bledisloe Cup series in Brisbane on Saturday with the hosts seeking to restore some pride. The Wallabies are still looking for their first victory this year over their Antipodean rivals, having drawn one and lost the last two of the three […]
Rugby
Panthers Ready to Make History in Sydney
The 2020 NRL campaign reaches its conclusion this weekend as the Penrith Panthers do battle with the Melbourne Storm in the NRL Grand Final at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney. Sunday’s clash promises to be an absolute classic with the top two teams in the division fighting it out for the trophy. Penrith Hoping History […]
Exeter Ready for Euro Glory
There will be a new name on rugby union’s European Champions Cup this year, as Exeter take on Racing 92 of Paris in Saturday’s final. And the two teams could not stand in starker contrast. Racing are the flash Top 14 outfit who play out of the breathtaking La Defense Arena and have snapped up […]
Home Nations eye Autumn glory
England, Wales and Scotland will be looking to enjoy a successful Autumn Nations Cup campaign when international rugby gets back underway in November. The majority of international rugby has been on hold since March due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but rugby fans are set for a treat through November and December. New Tournament for November […]
French Fears for Premiership Duo in Euro Semis
Bristol Bears and Leicester Tigers both face French opposition in their European Challenge Cup semi-finals as Bordeaux-Begles and Toulon lie in wait for the English clubs. The possibility of an all-Premiership Euro final remains on but the likelihood of both the Tigers and the Bears making it through seems remote as they prepare to tackle […]
Bears Can Book Semi Spot
Bristol Bears are heavy favourites to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the European Challenge Cup as they gear up for Friday’s clash with Gwent Dragons. The European Challenge Cup enters the knockout phase on Friday when the Bears welcome the Dragons to Ashton Gate. The quarter-final action continues over the weekend with a […]
Leinster Looking to Complete Perfect Season
Leinster have been the dominant force in Pro14 over the past few years, winning the final in 2018 and 2019, and they have continued that fine form in 2019-20. They won all 15 of their games during the regular season to finish top of Conference A, 25 points clear of Ulster, before easing past Ulster […]
Bath and Saracens Can Bank Monday Triumphs
The race for the playoffs in the Gallagher Premiership is beginning to hot up with Bath and Wasps both firmly in the mix as they prepare to face-off at the Rec on Bank Holiday Monday. Stuart Hooper’s Bath are beginning to build some momentum and have named a strong side to face a Wasps outfit […]
Positive Start but Rugby’s Return is Far from Sealed
The return of professional rugby in New Zealand has raised hopes of a similar restart for the club game in Europe but there still seems a long way to go before we see action. The revised Super Rugby Aotearoa tournament kicked off on June 13 and features all five of New Zealand’s franchises. So far […]