Rugby predictions

New Zealand vs Ireland : a heavyweight clash in the title race The Nations Championship has delivered one of the most anticipated fixtures of the competition so far. On Saturday in Auckland, New Zealand and Ireland will be playing for far more than a third straight win. Both sides have made a perfect start, banking…

New Zealand vs Italy: All Blacks ready to bust open Italy’s defence in Auckland The second round of the Nations Championship serves up a mismatch on paper as New Zealand take on Italy. After getting past France with a win, albeit not without a scare, the All Blacks head into this home fixture determined to…

Australia vs France: Two wounded heavyweights meet in Brisbane as the Nations Championship kicks off Australia and France are back at it this weekend on matchday two of the Nations Championship after both came within a whisker of a statement win in the opening round. Beaten by a single kick against Ireland and New Zealand…

Stade Toulousain vs Montpellier: the final nobody saw coming for Montpellier 71-17. Thats the score Stade Toulousain slapped on Racing 92 in the semi-final. No fluke, no one-off purple patch: a statement. Thats the form the four-time favourites take into the Stade de France this Saturday 27 June. On the other side, Montpellier arrive as…

Montpellier vs Stade Francais: Two big hitters collide for a place in the Top 14 final Montpellier Hérault Rugby head into this playoff with one clear aim: get back to the top and force open the door to another national final. Second in the table after an outstanding regular season, Joan Caudullo’s men will feel…

Toulouse vs Racing: a titan clash for a place in the Top 14 final Stade Toulousain head into the knockout stage determined to defend their throne and book another shot at the title. Sitting at the top of French rugby for several seasons, Ugo Mola’s men are expected to handle the favourites tag in this…

Stade Francais vs La Rochelle: A high-voltage clash at Jean-Bouin for a place in the semis The second Top 14 playoff serves up a cracking showdown on Sunday night in the capital. Stade Francais host La Rochelle at Jean-Bouin with the last semi-final spot on the line. For Stade Francais, this sudden-death night in front…

Pau – Racing 92: A historic playoff with a spot in the last four on the line The Top 14 knockout stage is here, and it starts with a bruising tie in the Bearn. A superb fourth-place finish in the regular season has earned Pau home advantage against Racing 92 on Saturday afternoon in a…

La Rochelle – Stade Francais : Ambition on the line in the run-in This is a straight-up final for La Rochelle on the last day of the regular season. They host Stade Francais on Saturday at a Marcel-Deflandre ground that should be rocking. For La Rochelle, the equation is simple: win or their season could…