Rugby World Cup Predictions: Round 1

- September 19, 2019September 19, 2019

Here we go, the Rugby World Cup is almost here! I'll be sharing my Superbru picks for each round of matches, and you can play against me in The Rugby Blog's Predictor league here - it's free, simple and lots of fun so get involved and set up your

Rugby World Cup 2019 Warm-ups: Predictions

- September 6, 2019September 6, 2019

The Rugby World Cup is just TWO weeks away! There are lots of big teams in action this weekend, although frankly most of these matches look incredibly one-sided. The Ireland v Wales rematch in Dublin looks like the most interesting fixture, and it's a tough one to call. Here are my

Rugby World Cup 2019 Warm-ups: Predictions

- August 30, 2019August 30, 2019

England don't play this weekend, but there are still some interesting fixtures to look forward to, particularly with group rivals France in action again. Here are my predictions for this weekend's matches. France v Italy There are several changes for France from the team that lost to Scotland last weekend, and it’s a

Rugby World Cup 2019 Warm-ups: Predictions

- August 16, 2019August 16, 2019

There's a busy weekend of international rugby coming up this weekend, with most of the big teams in action. Of particular interest to England fans, aside from England v Wales obviously, will be France's match against Scotland, as well the Pumas in South Africa. Here are my predictions for each

The Rugby Championship 2019: Round 3 Predictions

- August 8, 2019August 8, 2019

I have a confession to make. Just before Round 2 started, I switched my pick from Argentina to Australia, which worked out pretty well and put me back into contention in most of my Superbru pools. There are two tough picks to make this weekend, with the All Blacks playing

The Rugby Championship 2019: Round 2 Predictions

- July 26, 2019July 25, 2019

Last weekend I overestimated Australia and underestimated Argentina, with two correct picks nowhere near the margins, and this weekend they play each other in Brisbane The Pumas came close to beating the All Blacks for the first time ever, and they will be a serious threat to England and France at

Super Rugby 2019: Crusaders v Jaguares Final Prediction

- July 5, 2019July 5, 2019

Super Rugby comes to an end this weekend with the Crusaders hosting the Jaguares in Christchurch. My Superbru challenge has fizzled out a little over the past few weeks, with most matches going the way of the favourite offering little chance to catch up. And if you're behind going into

Super Rugby 2019: Semi-Final Predictions

- June 27, 2019June 27, 2019

My upset pick of the Chiefs over the Jaguares didn't come off last week, despite a fast start from the Kiwis, the Jaguares came back and then held the lead firm until the end. It has meant a drop in the rankings, and now with only three matches to

Super Rugby 2019: Quarter-Final Predictions

- June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

There was no GSP for me in the final stage of the regular season, with 6 out of 7 correct picks. The last-minute win for the Sharks over the Stormers cost me those extra points, and leaves me needing to pick an upset to win my pools. After 18 rounds

Super Rugby 2019: Round 18 Predictions

- June 13, 2019June 13, 2019

Round 17 last weekend was a disappointment, with my 4 correct picks out of 7 falling short of the community average, resulting in red arrows. The Waratahs let me down in particular, losing at home to the Brumbies and they've now given up on the playoffs. It's the final round