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.
False Start Sinks Blues
There were some sensational individual moments during the match, but in terms of team tactics both sides looked to be still in pre-season mode.
Chiefs Win Slugfest
A pulsating game between the defending champion Chiefs and their fiercest rivals, the Crusaders, got New Zealand’s Super Rugby season off to a cracking start.
Best Of The Rest
It’s time for more of the best from around the web, but this time it’s a video special! Some highlights, some history, and even a full match for your viewing pleasure.
Ten Super Rugby Talents
It’s time for a new season of Super Rugby, the world’s fastest competition with big hits and mad skills aplenty. Here are ten players to keep your eye on this year.
Team of the Year 2013
After much deliberation the team has been picked! Fifteen of the top contributors in international rugby over the course of the year, a few certainly debateable, while others pick themselves.
Team of the Week
Another whopping set of games had to be digested, but finally the team of the week is here. As usual there are some obvious ones and maybe a couple surprises.
In Review Part 2
On to the remaining four games of the weekend, including the almighty clash in Dublin between an inspired Ireland and the All Blacks, and matches in Bucharest, Edinburgh, and Paris.
Match Preview – Ireland vs New Zealand
Only Ireland stand in the way of a perfect calendar year for the All Blacks, a feat never before accomplished even by some of their legendary teams of the past.
Team of the Week
With so many outstanding performances there were some real dilemmas selecting a team this week. Those picked at fullback, left wing, and number eight in particular should consider themselves lucky.