Tag: Rugby World Cup 2015

What should each team realistically aim for in the Six Nations? Part One England and France.

With the Six Nations now only a month away each team will want to do as well as possible – but what should they hope for realistically?

February 6th is now only a month away and that means this year Six Nations kicks off with France vs Italy at the Stade de France.  After an embarrassing World Cup for much of the northern hemisphere (cough…England…cough) what should each Six Nations country/supporters/media expect of their teams in the coming tournament? Obviously every player and supporter wants their team to win the whole tournament, but here’s My Ignorant Opinion on what should be some more realistic aims for each of the team. Part One focuses on England and France: Continue reading “What should each team realistically aim for in the Six Nations? Part One England and France.”

Historic Final This Saturday

New Zealand play Australia for the first time ever in a Rugby World Cup final.

After weeks of build up the Rugby World Cup final arrives this weekend. The All Blacks play the Wallabies for the first time ever in a Rugby World Cup final. Continue reading “Historic Final This Saturday”

Is Northern Hemisphere Rugby in Crisis?

After no northern teams ascended to the World Cup semi-finals. Is it THAT bad?

So after last weekend’s results there has been much debate in the media about the state of Rugby Union in the northern hemisphere – after no northern teams ascended to the World Cup semi-finals. Continue reading “Is Northern Hemisphere Rugby in Crisis?”

North vs South Weekend

This weekend the Northern and Southern Hemispheres go to war in the Rugby World Cup

This weekend the Northern and Southern Hemispheres go to war in the Rugby World Cup, with every game this quarter-final weekend consisting of a Northern side against a Southern one: Continue reading “North vs South Weekend”

RWC 2015 Player Bans

In a World Cup which has showcased some incredible talent from not just the top teams, but also many of the lower ranked teams, there is no place for dangerous behaviour.

A few bans have been issued during the pool stages of the 2015 Rugby World Cup. In a World Cup which has showcased some incredible talent from not just the top teams, but also many of the lower ranked teams, there is no place for dangerous behaviour. In the three incidents discussed below, the officials failed to identify any foul play at the time. Continue reading “RWC 2015 Player Bans”

England’s Word Cup Exit

England’s exit from the ‘pool of death’ has come as an embarrassing shock to much of the UK media and the RFU.

Anyone following the Rugby World Cup will know that England’s exit from the ‘pool of death’ has come as an embarrassing shock to much of the UK media and the RFU. As such, the blame game started almost immediately, with Stuart Lancaster, Andy Farrell, Chris Robshaw and Sam Burgess all in the firing line. Continue reading “England’s Word Cup Exit”