Quick Picks
Brief previews, predictions and player penpics for Australia vs France, South Africa vs World XV, and Argentina vs Ireland.
Ten To Watch In New Zealand
The IRB Junior World Championships kick off in New Zealand a little less than 24 hours from now. Here are ten among many future stars worth keeping an eye on.
Team Of The Tournament – 6N 2014
It’s been a fine tournament once again, full of intrigue and not short of excellent individual performances. Here are the very best of the 2014 Six Nations.
Team Of The Week
Two whole teams virtually discounted themselves from being selected making things a bit easier, the rest balanced out the side nicely in the final round’s selection.
Sexton Saves The Day
The tournament saved the best for last as Ireland took home the trophy in a nail-biting match that had all the tension and drama we had hoped for.
Preview – France vs Ireland
And so at last we come to the end. The championship has a habit of staying relevant through to the final whistle, and once again we’re in for a treat.
Team Of The Week
A few tricky selections this week, but for the most part the standouts picked themselves. Every team managed at least one selection bar Wales.
Superb Ireland Rout Italy
Ireland celebrated Brian O’Driscoll’s Dublin send-off in style as they cruised to a comprehensive victory over a game but outmatched Azzurri side.
Preview – Ireland vs Italy
Brian O’Driscoll’s record-setting run continues as he becomes the first player to win 140 test caps, running out in Dublin for the final time in a green jersey.
Best Of The Rest
Here are 10 pieces from around the world covering topics like nutrition, tactics, ambition, potential, code changes, officiating, and some nostalgia.