Aviva Premiership 2016/17: Round 22 Predictions

- May 5, 2017May 5, 2017

Here are my picks for the final round of Aviva Premiership matches.Worcester v Leicester A win for the Tigers sees them qualify for the playoffs, and I can't see them letting that opportunity slip away against the Warriors with nothing to play for. Leicester by 16Sale v Bath I fancy Sale to

Guinness PRO12 2016/17: Round 22 Predictions

- May 4, 2017May 4, 2017

Munster vs ConnachtMunster have already secured a home semi-final, and there may be a temptation to rest a few players for this match. The defending champions come to Thomond Park with only an outside chance of finishing any higher than eighth. The home side are in such good form, that

Why Exeter will win the Premiership

- May 3, 2017May 3, 2017

Exeter Chiefs started the 2016/17 season poorly. But a hangover from the success of their maiden appearance in a Premiership final seemed understandable given just how far they have come in recent years. They have bounced back, however, and since drawing with Wasps in February, have just set a new

Super Rugby Predictions 2017: Round 11

- May 3, 2017May 2, 2017

It was a slightly disappointing 5 from 8 last weekend, but this round looks slightly more straightforward.Hurricanes v Stormers Poor Stormers - it almost feels cruel sending them to play the Canes after two 50-point drubbings. Hurricanes by 23.Cheetahs v Highlanders After a relatively promising start to the season, the Cheetahs

Super Rugby 2017: 5 things we learned in Round 10

Super Rugby

- May 2, 2017May 2, 2017

Embed from Getty ImagesStormers' NZ nightmare continuesThe Stormers’ opening rounds in South Africa showed the boys from Cape Town were keen to get their hands on some silverware. They coasted through their opening fixtures and even managed to stun the Chiefs, arguably one of the toughest teams in this year's

Best Of The Weekend: Evans Dazzles For Quins, Ospreys Bounce Back

- May 2, 2017May 2, 2017

Evans' Quins dent Wasps, Exeter pounceNick Evans walked off the Stoop pitch for the final time in his illustrious career, with a 22 point haul. His Harlequins side overturned a half-time deficit to inflict a hugely damaging 32-13 defeat upon league leaders Wasps. It means Wasps need to equal or

Aviva Premiership 2016/17: Round 21 Predictions

- April 28, 2017April 28, 2017

Just two more rounds to go in the regular Aviva Premiership season, and a few teams are already on the beach which makes predictions a little harder.Harlequins v Wasps Quins are fighting for a Champions Cup place, whilst Wasps are keen to ensure the top seeding going into the knockout stages.

Guinness PRO12 2016/17: Round 21 Predictions

- April 28, 2017April 27, 2017

Cardiff Blues vs ZebreThe Blues form over recent weeks has been pretty good; an impressive win against the Ospreys in the last round, preceded with a draw away to Ulster and single point defeat away to Leinster. So the visit of Zebre should hold no fears despite the fact they

Super Rugby Predictions 2017: Round 10

- April 26, 2017April 25, 2017

Round 9 looked fairly straightforward on paper, but we were served up a Kings victory in Sydney and a draw in Durban - and this week's card looks tougher.Highlanders v Stormers The Capetonians continue their gruelling tour of New Zealand, and I fear they'll be on the wrong end of the

Super Rugby 2017: 5 things we learned in Round 9

Super Rugby

- April 25, 2017April 25, 2017

Embed from Getty ImagesVintage Sharks draw with RebelsThe Sharks’ game against the Rebels on Saturday was nothing short of disappointing, not only for the home team, but the visitors as well.In 2016 the Sharks discipline was a huge cause for concern, copping an unprecedented number of red and yellow