Sam Burgess: World Rugby’s Biggest Flop of 2015

Sam Burgess was, without doubt, the biggest flop in international rugby in 2015. To be a flop is to perform well below the expectations coaches, fans and the media set, and in the case of Burgess, because these hopes were set too high, he flopped. The hype around the world’s best rugby league player converting to rugby union in time for the Rugby World Cup in England was the biggest story in... 

3 Christmas Wishes for Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and for Lewis Hamilton, Christmas 2015 will be a particularly cheerful occasion. As the most successful year of his Formula One career draws to a close, Hamilton, now with 43 grand prix victories and three world championships to his name, is at peace with the knowledge his life’s work—matching the records of his boyhood idol Ayrton Senna—is... 

Ranking the Biggest Hits in World Rugby for Weekend of December 18-20

Our pre-Christmas round-up of crunches and collisions is compiled from the weekend’s Champions Cup action. There were fewer shuddering hits than usual, but we have plucked some gems that offer up a mixture of try-saving and chance-creating in equal measure. Charles Piutau’s effort, for instance, is the epitome of offensive defence where his well-timed intervention wins possession and leads... 

3 Christmas Wishes for USMNT Fans

The United States men’s national team experienced a rocky 2015 in which it crashed out of the CONCACAF Gold Cup early and hit plenty of low points after the summer.  However, there is some promise for 2016 as the challenge of the Copa America Centenario comes into play in June. The tournament is just one of the things USMNT fans have to look forward to over the 12 months.  But in order... 

Ranking the Top 5 Coaches in International Rugby in 2015

The top five coaches in international rugby in 2015 are all from the southern hemisphere, but one gets in to this list for his work with a European team. The sport’s governing body, World Rugby, named Michael Cheika the best coach this year, but did he deserve the accolade having not won the game’s most important prize? In this World Cup year, priority has been given to performances... 

Vicente Del Bosque to Retire After Euro 2016 Finals: Latest Comments, Reaction

Spain manager Vicente del Bosque has confirmed he plans to retire after the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament next summer, although he will meet with the Spanish football federation first before making a final decision. As reported by BBC Sport, he senses the end of his career is near, saying: “My retirement is close. If everything goes according to plan it [Euro 2016] will be the end. I am a man of... 

Best XV in World Rugby for Weekend of December 18-20

England’s giants are on the rise in this season’s European Rugby Champions Cup following a thrilling weekend of action leading into the Christmas break. Three of the five pools are now led by Aviva Premiership sides after victories for Saracens, Wasps and Leicester Tigers, while Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs are still contending in their respective groups. Wasps’ 36-10 victory... 

Formula 1’s Latest Rumours, Talk: Nico Rosberg’s Future, Marcus Ericsson, More

Nico Rosberg has competed for Mercedes ever since the German manufacturer returned to the Formula One grid at the beginning of 2010. But loyalty, as he may find out in the coming months, counts for very little in this sport. Rosberg has played an instrumental role in Mercedes’ rise to prominence in recent seasons, yet team boss Toto Wolff has challenged the German to earn a new contract by proving... 

Biggest Winners and Losers in World Rugby for Weekend of December 18-20

The European Rugby Champions Cup was once again at centre stage this weekend, which saw Wasps, Toulon and Ulster do their pool bids the world of good with some very valuable victories. This week’s biggest winners and losers focuses more on matters away from the pitch, however, as a certain Irish outcast looks to make his return to his native land and Eddie Jones’ England staff takes one... 

Assessing Nico Rosberg’s Options Should Mercedes Not Renew His Contract

It may sound crazy, but twice in the past three weeks, Mercedes executive director Toto Wolff has dropped hints that the team is not exactly thrilled with its driver lineup—or at least the way the drivers relate to each other. First, he told Motorsport.com’s Jonathan Noble that if the strained relationship between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg begins negatively affecting the team, Mercedes... 

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