As the Rugby World Cup final between England and South Africa on Saturday approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting the showdown to see who comes out on top. While excited about the tournament final, the host nation are also wondering what will happen to their team. Their storming performances on the way to the quarter-final of […]
Australia
All Blacks likely to remain one step ahead
In the Rugby World Cup final the All Blacks defeated Australia 34-17 to become the first nation to retain the title. It was easy to empathise with Australia who played well, yet only looked like contenders when New Zealand were down to 14 men. While the sporting greatness of teams is inevitably cyclical, and several […]
IRB wrong to point fingers
As the fallout from Scotland’s last minute defeat to Australia in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final continues, the media glare begins to turn on the International Rugby Board. Initially, Scotland fans directed their ire at referee Craig Joubert for running off the pitch straight after the final whistle and the IRB wasted little time condemning […]