Formula One Makes Dramatic Rules Changes, Including Double Points for Final Race

The International Automobile Association (FIA) have announced some major changes to Formula One, including the decision to award double points for the final race of each season. That rule change, which will come into effect for the 2014 campaign, is designed to ensure the driver’s championship remains undecided until the final race—”in order to maximise focus on the championship until... 

France vs. South Africa: Score, Recap and More from 2013 Autumn International

South Africa held on to beat France 19-10 on Saturday night, edging a predictably high-intensity clash in Paris. The Springboks followed wins against Scotland and Wales with a hard-fought victory that went all the way to the wire, before replacement Pat Lambie’s late penalty put the tourists out of site.  South Africa opened the scoring with a try from JP Pietersen, who blocked a kick from... 

Scotland vs. Australia: Score, Recap and More from 2013 Autumn International

Australia overcame Scotland 21-15 at Murrayfield on Sunday, with the under-strength tourists doing just enough to achieve the victory. Christian Lealiifano put the Wallabies ahead with an early penalty, but the Scots quickly replied with two penalties of their own from scrum-half Greig Laidlaw (all game information taken from Planet Rugby’s live commentary). Lealiifano levelled... 

Italy vs. Argentina: Score, Recap and More from 2013 Autumn International

Argentina beat Italy 19-14 in Rome on Saturday, with Nicolas Sanchez’s boot key to the Pumas’ victory in a tight test match. The home side went ahead after five minutes through a penalty from Tommaso Allan—after Argentina were penalised at the scrum (all game information taken from Planet Rugby’s live commentary). Allan added another three points midway through the... 

Doria Tillier Keeps Her Word, Presents Weather Naked (Sort Of) After France Win

A man’s word is his bond, and it turns out a French female weather presenter’s word is also her bond. Having set herself up for a chilly evening’s work after promising to present her next weather forecast naked if France qualified for the World Cup on Tuesday evening, a subsequent 3-0 win (3-2 on aggregate) for Les Bleus sent Doria Tillier into something of a panic—and the Internet... 

GIF: Cristiano Ronaldo Scores for Portugal vs. Sweden in World Cup Playoff

It had to be Cristiano Ronaldo. With Portugal protecting a narrow 1-0 lead in the second leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff against Sweden, the world’s second best player stepped up—yet again. The goal left Sweden needing to score three times. Over to you, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Read more International Football news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

GIF: Karim Benzema Scores to Bring France Level on Aggregate vs. Ukraine

Karim Benzema’s controversial goal drew France level on aggregate with Ukraine in their World Cup qualifying playoff second leg in Paris. Benzema’s finish made it 2-0 on the night, 2-2 overall. But was he offside? The image above suggests he was. Read more International Football news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

GIF: Liverpool’s Mamadou Sakho Puts France Ahead vs. Ukraine

France needed an early goal against Ukraine and they got one through Liverpool‘s Mamadou Sakho. Sakho‘s strike left France trailing 2-1 on aggregate, in their World Cup qualifying playoff. Read more International Football news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

GIF: Croatia’s Mario Mandzukic Sent off for Stamp vs. Iceland, World Cup Playoff

Mario Mandzukic enjoyed a fine start to Croatia’s World Cup qualifying playoff 2nd leg against Iceland by scoring a crucial goal for his team. And then this happened. Mandzukic was given a straight red. Was it the right decision? Read more International Football news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

GIF: Algeria’s Madjid Bougherra Scores vs. Burkina Faso in World Cup Playoff

It could prove a vital goal for Algeria’s World Cup hopes, and it was scored by a man who some would argue should not have been on the field. Here’s Madjid Bougherra putting Algeria 1-0 ahead against Burkina Faso, levelling their qualifying playoff at 3-3 on aggregate and putting the home side ahead on away goals. And here’s the foul Bougherra was lucky to stay on the field... 

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