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Croft remaining upbeat
Tom Croft will miss out on the Premiership final and England’s tour to South Africa due to injury, but he is trying to stat positive.
Full StoryPreview: Western Force v Rebels
These two are traditionally Australia’s two weakest franchises and will be keen to avoid the wooden spoon on the table this year.
Full StoryJane sweating over injury
With the All Blacks’ first Test of the year just three weeks away, Cory Jane’s participation could be in doubt due to an ankle injury.
Full StoryHand-to-hand combat for Ross
Leinster prop Mike Ross expects a battle of titanic proportions with Ulster in Saturday’s Heineken Cup Final at Twickenham.
Full StoryHEC preview: Leinster v Ulster
All eyes will be on Twickenham on Saturday as an all-Irish final between Leinster and Ulster decides who will lift the Heineken Cup.
Full StoryThe Stormers vs Cheetahs chaos in Cape Town
The Stormers and the Cheetahs got into an almighty tangle at Newlands last weekend, resulting in two players receiving off-field yellow cards after the whole thing was put on a white card. There were some requests to have it featured, so here you go.
Ashley Johnson, who is off to London Wasps soon, and Stormers [...]
Brumbies take the spoils in Wellington
The Brumbies fought back to beat the ‘Canes 37-25 and dealt their hosts what could be a major blow in the race for the top six.
Full StoryRoad to Twickenham
Anyone have a good video of the highlights of Leinster and Ulster’s matches on their way to the final?
Full StoryMean step by Billy Ngawini makes opponent tackle his team mate
King of the sidestep Billy Ngawini (playing for I Cavalieri) plays against Mogliano in the Italian Super 10 Semi Final 29 April 2012 – his mean side step makes his opponent tackle his own team mate… looks sore too! Oosh!!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150727917843520
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Marler forearm/elbow strike on Doran-jones in Saints vs Quins – Aviva premiership semi-final, 12th of May 2012.
This incident went unpunished and was a clear infringement. Poor refereeing, some consistency would be nice. Bang head
Clermont vs Castres
Clermont scored one of the best tries of the season in my opinion, running it from inside their own dead ball area, eventually scoring through a combination of luck and skill. Would be great to see it on RD. Thanks for all the posts and highlights, if it weren’t for this site it would be [...]
Full Storymotivational video with song "no pain no gain" by scorpions
Hello all, I was listening some songs yersterday and I heard this song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp_Xc1l3Rnw and I thought it would be great to have a rugby tribute with this song. cheers Cheers
Full StoryIain Henderson (Ulster) try vs Munster
Brilliant senior debut for Ian Henderson, showing his pace and power to score a fantastic try in the 53rd minute. The BBC commentator suggested that Stephen Ferris might need to look out…
Full StoryTom Grabham’s football skills leading to a try (Glasgow 7s)
Date: 6th May
Match: Wales vs Argentina (Plate semi-final, Glasgow IRB 7s)
Time: About 2 minutes into the second half
Description: Wales are trailing by 5 points, have a 3 on 2 out wide. The miss pass is fired to the man on the wing (Tom Grabham) who controls it by kicking the ball up to himself at [...]
David Paice Jim Hamilton red cards+fight
London Irish vs Glouscester 05/05/12. Both Paice and Hamilton received red cards for fighting and on the way off the pitch continued the fight. Any footage would be great.
Full StoryFew crunching hits from Brumbies 8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkLzg…eature=g-all-u
Even if it doesn’t make the site, still some pretty cool hits for people to check out
Darren Cave hit vs Edinburgh
Massive tackle, from a player That’s always overlooked by Ireland!!
Full StoryBryan Habana butchers a Try!
But it gets awarded anyway….
Hi Rugbydump:
I’m just watching this weekend (April 28th 2012) game of Force versus Stormers. Watch Bryan Habana’s intercept try at the 20 minute mark of the game. It’s wet conditions and he dives before he reaches the line. The ball then pops OUT before he reaches the line and there is [...]
Masaga "no-arms" (I disagree) tackle
During the Sharks-Chiefs match over the weekend, there was a particularly gruesome collision between Masaga and Mvovu. On the SA feed I was watching, the commentators were all quick to condemn it as a no-arms tackle. To me, it looked like Masaga’s arms went round Mvovu, at least partially…not sure if it was from intent [...]
Full StoryTemple University Rugby Secret Weapon
Hello,
The Collegiate Rugby 7’s Championship is the largest and most popular collegy rugby event in America, and is being held in Philadelphia this year. Temple University is the ‘host’ team, and we have made a promotional video focusing on a new player who has come out for the team. It quite comical, and [...]
Vesty throwing Wasps a lifeline
Celebrated too early for a late try that would have given his side a TBP and an outside shot at qualifying for the HEC and also deprive Wasps of a LBP which would have been crucial in the relegation battle. Varndell tackled him on the line and managed to hold him up! As it stands, [...]
Full StoryThe Reds find form ahead of Quade Cooper’s much anticipated return
The Reds ended the Chiefs’ nine-game winning streak with a 42-27 victory in Brisbane on Sunday. The win keeps their title defence hopes alive, and has helped build momentum in time for the return of star flyhalf, Quade Cooper.
The Queensland outfit are ninth on the overall Super Rugby table, but with the conference system, [...]
No deal has been done – SBW
Sonny Bill Williams insists that he has not yet decided whether his future lies in rugby union or in the National Rugby League.
Full StoryArmitage keen to end title drought
Steffon Armitage is hopeful that Toulon will claim their maiden European title on Friday, a feat which would be his first taste of silverware.
Full StoryACC preview: Toulon v Biarritz
Friday’s Amlin Challenge Cup Final between Biarritz and Toulon at Twickenham Stoop will culminate in a first European title for the victor.
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