Archive for February, 2010
Ratu Felise shock win at Nawaka Sevens
Kiniviliame Qereqeretabua was the toast of Namatakula based Ratu Filise after he scored last gasp try to win a tight Nawaka Sevens final at Prince Charles Park in Nadi.His team came from behind in an exciting final to scrape past the much fancied Army Green 2120.The major shock of the day was the demise of [...]
Full StoryJohnno takes aim at Lawrence
Martin Johnson sought an explanation from referee Mark Lawrence for a “huge call” at Twickenham as his side fell 20-16 to Ireland.
Full StorySomerville suffers broken arm
Gloucester prop Greg Somerville is expected to be out for six weeks after fracturing his forearm during his side’s win over Sale.
Full StorySaracens sunk by Bath
Bath put a major dent in Saracens’ run on the Guinness Premiership title with a 16-14 win at Vicarage Road on Sunday.
Full StoryExiles send Quins packing
London Irish maintained their push for a Guinness Premiership play-off place with a well-earned 29-14 win over Harlequins on Sunday.
Full StoryLeeds fight dying of the light
Leeds took another step towards Guinness Premiership survival with a convincing 26-10 win over Wasps at Headingly Carnegie on Sunday.
Full StoryAndrew Hore try vs. Lions
50th minute – looked like nothing when he began from a standing start, but then he put in a huge hand-off, broke another tackle, used another hand-off and then dummied his way past the winger (i think it actually was chavanga ) to touch down
i’m sure you’ll love it Cheers
Bourgoin win relegation dogfight
Fly-half Alberto Di Bernardo kicked all 12 points for Bourgoin as they defeated Bayonne 12-6 in a critical Top14 relegation battle.
Full StoryWilkinson left feeling beaten up
Jonny Wilkinson sported a large bump over his left eyebrow, a cut on his head and scratches and bruises on his face.
Full StoryIreland have their mojo back
Tommy Bowe is satisfied Ireland have restored their reputation after a tense 20-16 victory over England on Saturday.
Full StoryUmaga and Sonny Bill to return?
New Zealand’s Sunday News and a French agency, have claimed that Tana Umaga and Sonny Bill Williams may head to Counties Manukau.
Full StoryWin costs Hurricanes dear
The Hurricanes have lost four first-team players from their squad ahead of their tour of South Africa, starting in Bloemfontein next week.
Full StorySix Nations 2010: England face a defining moment against Ireland
Meeting with Six Nations champions Ireland at Twickenham is a decisive match
for Martin Johnson’s team.
Six Nations 2010: Paul Ackford’s team of the tournament so far…
Halfway through the Six Nations and time to conduct a talent audit.
Full StorySix Nations 2010: Brian O’Driscoll the weak link in Ireland’s new defensive system
This is a proper bottom clencher. It is one of those defining games to be involved in as a team.
Full StorySuper 14 Pick of the Week – Rounds 1 & 2
As we head into Round 3 of the Super 14, we look back at the best tries scored in the last two weekend’s of rugby with our regular slot here on Rugbydump, the Super 14 Pick of the Week.
While Round 1 didn’t have too many to pick from, hence the delayed posting, Round 2 [...]
Canada Womens Sevens star already golden
Canadian Womens Sevens international Heather Moyse has won a gold medal at the Winter Olympics, making her the first international Sevens player to win an Olympic gold medal.Moyse of Summerside P.E.I won gold on Wednesday at the Whistler Sliding Centre in the 2 Woman Bobsleigh. With many of the rugby worlds eyes on the Summer [...]
Full StoryUnbeaten Bulls do it again
The Bulls made it thirteen wins on the bounce at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday, following a thrilling 48-38 victory over the Waratahs in a frantic Super 14 spectacle.
Full StoryWe had the belief – Heaslip
Jamie Heaslip was delighted to see Ireland bounce back from their defeat to France with a hard-fought 20-16 victory over England in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Full StoryRobinson bemoans missed chances
Andy Robinson was once again left to bemoan Scotland’s lack of ruthless streak as Italy turned them over for the fourth time in Rome.
Full StorySeventh heaven for Gloucester
Lesley Vainikolo scored twice as Gloucester hammered Sale 47-3 in a one-sided Guinness Premiership meeting at Kingsholm.
Full StoryCheetahs brought back down to earth
The Highlanders fought tooth and nail for their first win of the Super 14 season with a well-earned 31-24 victory over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday.
Full StoryBortolami hails Italian gladiators
Italy lock Marco Bortolami hailed a massive win for the Azzurri after they beat Scotland 16-12 in the Six Nations in Rome on Saturday.
Full StoryLièvremont keeps the faith
France coach Marc Lièvremont has named an unchanged squad for the Six Nations clash with Italy on March 14.
Full StoryBowe double sinks England
England had their 2010 Grand Slam dream extinguished on Saturday as a Tommy Bowe double guided Ireland to a 20-16 victory.
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