Can Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell Instigate a Wallaby World Cup Challenge?

With 70 days to go until the World Cup, the southern hemisphere sides will get themselves well warmed up with a number of intriguing match ups in the Rugby Championship. Many say that the competition is never the same on a World Cup year, and maybe that is true, but there is certainly a lot to … More Can Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell Instigate a Wallaby World Cup Challenge?

Highlanders Heroics Should Inspire Ireland to World Cup Glory

Irish Rugby generally has a distant relationship with the Super 15. However, some inspiration can definitely be taken from this season’s outcome. Otago outfit the Highlanders lifted the Super Rugby trophy last weekend by causing a huge upset against the much favoured Hurricanes. It would be the franchise’s first ever time in doing so, as classy coaching … More Highlanders Heroics Should Inspire Ireland to World Cup Glory

PART THREE: Rugby is Dying, if Not Already Dead

In an era of financial imbalance, concussions and complications, we discuss the current state and future of the game that we all love. Will France’s dominance ever fade from European club rugby and will Super Rugby survive the French magnetism? What changes have to be made to support the players that put their bodies on … More PART THREE: Rugby is Dying, if Not Already Dead

Ireland World Cup Squad: The Winners and Losers

Earlier today, Joe Schmidt named his Ireland training squad for the World Cup. We look into who should be counted as winners and losers.  SQUAD Forwards (23) Rory Best (Banbridge/Ulster) Michael Bent (Dublin University/Leinster) Jack Conan (Old Belvedere/Leinster)* Sean Cronin (St. Mary’s College/Leinster) Tadhg Furlong (Clontarf/Leinster)* Cian Healy (Clontarf/Leinster) Jamie Heaslip (Dublin University/Leinster) Iain Henderson … More Ireland World Cup Squad: The Winners and Losers

Three Reasons why you should hate Yoann Huget

Toulouse finished Yoann Huget used to be our favourite Frenchman, however, he has now done more than enough to change our opinion. Reason #1: He committed this malicious offence last weekend. Arguably accidental but if not, it’s the dirtiest piece of play we’ve ever seen.  Reason #2: He tried to introduce diving into the sport. … More Three Reasons why you should hate Yoann Huget