Team of the Week
It wouldn’t be far-fetched to just pick the All Blacks in their entirety for this week’s selection, but there were in fact some very strong performances among the other sides.
In Review
A tale of two games – one full of drama and intrigue, the other plodding and uninspired. Little changed in the grand scheme of things, but an upset seems imminent.
Quick Picks
The battle for world supremacy, at least according to the IRB rankings, takes place in Auckland. The winner takes the spoils. In Perth, meanwhile, Australia have it all to lose.
Aviva Premiership Preview – Gloucester
Gloucester are traditionally found in the top half of the Premiership table, and last season was no different. Have they got what it takes to push on for higher honours?
Aviva Premiership Preview – Exeter
The Chiefs have become the model for ambitious clubs seeking promotion to the professional level. Since replacing Leeds in the Premiership in 2010 they have never looked overawed or under-prepared.
Aviva Premiership Preview – Bath
It was a mediocre year at the Rec, with another bottom half finish for the team that hasn’t finished higher than 4th in a decade. Will anything change this year?
Team of the Week
You won’t find any Australian forwards here, but amazingly there was room for one back. The rest of the team pretty much picks itself, provided you look beyond tackle stats.
In Review
A solid win for New Zealand over Argentina in tough weather at Waikato Stadium, and a big win for the Springboks over a very poor Australian team at Suncorp stadium.
Quick Picks
After a weekend off the Rugby Championship returns with two exciting games on either side of the Tasman. A few big names have returned from injury, so let’s get started!
An American Failure?
It’s been a dismal season for the Eagles, who haven’t won a game all year, but is now really the time to axe Mike Tolkin? Should he stay or go?