Archive for March, 2010
Australian Schools set for battle
Australian Rugby Sevens coach Michael OConnor will cast a keen eye over the ARU Schools Rugby Sevens finals at St Ignatius College, Riverview in Sydney on Wednesday.Action kicks off with an allNSW clash between Prairiewood and host school St Ignatius at 9.50am while fellow NSW representatives Hills Sports High and Granville Boys High will meet [...]
Full StoryWorld Cup ticket sales begin!
On April 27, 500 days out from the start of the tournament, the first batch of Rugby World Cup 2011 match tickets will go on sale.
Full StorySix Nations 2010 Highlights Montage
It’s been over a week since the 2010 RBS Six Nations came to an end in Paris with France taking the Grand Slam. Many of you felt there should be some kind of compilation montage to relive the action, so here it is.
As it got off to a less than spectacular start, this years [...]
Back injury ends Mauger career
Leicester Tigers centre and former All Black Aaron Mauger has announced his retirement from rugby due to a lingering back injury.
Full StoryGregan gives Genia his blessing
Throughout Will Genia’s formative years, there was only one Australian scrum-half incumbent, record Test cap holder George Gregan.
Full StoryGuinness Premiership Pick of the Week – Round 18
After another busy weekend in the world of rugby, today we’re looking back at the weekend’s action in the Guinness Premiership, with the pick of the week’s tries for Round 18.
One of the performances of the weekend came from Saracens and hooker Schalk Brits, as they romped to a 58-15 victory over Newcastle Falcons. [...]
Guinness given a shake
Rob Andrew is looking forward to an exciting climax to the Guinness Premiership season after the announcement of new law enforcements.
Full StoryHurricanes hungry for victory
Tour losses are one thing, but a last-minute home defeat to a touring team is a bitter pill for any side to swallow.
Full StoryKahui keeps the belief
Chiefs fans are feeling distinctly unesy after last weekend’s last-ditch defeat to the Brumbies, but Richard Kahui is confident they’ll bounce back.
Full StoryKankowskis` Falcon
Can we get a clip of Kankowskis Falcon in the `Canes game 27 March? I think it was a deflected kick that hit Kankowskis head and dropped him.
Thanks
Saracens Destroy Newcastle
Saracens absolutely raped Newcastle 58-15 in the Premiership. Loads of tries scored, which helps show Sarries’ critics that they don’t just have to rely on kicking boring points Didn’t see this game so it’d nice to get some highlights
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugb…sh/8583625.stm
Drico on Roberts
Any chance of getting O’driscolls hit on Jamie roberts in Ireland Versus wales??
Full StoryIt’s time to deliver
Stuart Barnes looks ahead to a thrilling Guinness Premiership week for teams at both ends of the table.
Full StoryPremier Rugby and RFU act to make Guinness Premiership more exciting
Historic meeting between Premier Rugby and Rugby Football Union frees up
tackle area to help attacking sides.
Steve Borthwick no longer England’s untouchable
Martin Johnson and coaches have undertaken a tough analysis of their squad’s
performance following Six Nations.
Brian Moore: Rob Andrew would do well to convince us England are on course
Rob Andrew has an epic job on his hands if he is to convince us that things
are going well for Martin Johnson’s team
another freak league try
much the same as mark gasniers flick back in the Australia v New Zealand match you have here on the site. cross field kick.. flick back with one hand this time whilst in mid air. nice try should check it out.
salford city reds v hull fc. when the score was 16-16… should be found [...]
The BOys are back in Town…!!!
So word on the ground is that Butch James and BJ Botha will be back for the Currie Cup…Cheers
I just hope the NRU can write big enough cheques. Having these boys back will be awesome for Natal and for the Boks.
Now all we need is for CJ to come back and 2011 will be VERY [...]
Request for Euan Murray losing his patience…
Hi guys – quick request from a large number of the members of the Forum of Scottish Rugby Supporters to see Euan Murray finally losing it in the Scotland / Ireland match. A fellow member describes it as such:
"Healy did him for a penalty a couple of minutes previously and the good Rev (Euan [...]
Kelston take NZ schools title
Kelston Boys High School have upset defending champion Mount Albert Grammar School 2617 in the annual Condor Sevens, the national schoolboy tournament.Both sides scored two tries in an exciting first half with blockbusting Pita AhKi crossing twice for the West Aucklanders and Tama Keresoma and Damon Niko replying for MAGS.
Full StoryRunaway train called "Spies"…
Spie had a huge game for the Bulls against the Western Force…strong running and an awesome hand off…
Please try and find the hand off at about 20-21 minutes…
Starmers Special Hong Kong still the greatest
60 games over another special weekend of Sevens. Hong Kong has the crowds, the noise, the atmosphere and of course it really is the greatest show in Sevens rugby.I was doubtful of Samoas early form. They looked a bit of a jaded side and they were certainly out on their feet in the end. But [...]
Full StoryPerpignan storm the summit
A 26-10 defeat to Biarritz may have cost Toulouse dear, with Perpignan, Castres and Clermont all winning in the Top 14 on Saturday.
Full StoryDragons cut down the Ospreys
The Dragons moved level on points with the fifth-placed Ospreys thanks to a 28-20 victory over their Welsh rivals at Rodney Parade.
Full StoryDean Mumms hand off
Can we get a clip of dean mumms hand off on Serge Lilo in the Waratahs match against the Blues (27.03.10) it was around 4 minutes into the game
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