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Blues and Crusaders to provide a cracking start to Super Rugby
A game between the two New Zealand Super Rugby powerhouses is enough to whet the appetitie on any given day, but to kick start Super Rugby 2012 on the back of a massive World Cup hangover,sees the match tomorrow night between the Blues and the Crusaders as one of the most anticipated in recent … [Read More...]
Super Rugby is back!
It's here folks,finally.Super Rugby is back,and haven't we been hanging out for it! The euphoria of our massive World Cup win is behind us and the honeymoon is over. We could only bask in the glory for so long... This Friday night at 7.35pm (NZ) the Blues and the Crusaders kick off the … [Read More...]
Rugby 7s world set for a serious shake up
'The Shadow' can confirm my earlier_reports of a shake up in the IRB World 7s series with confirmation of two tournaments in Sri Lanka later this month that could have wide sweeping repurcussions for how 7s rugby is organised and run at the moment. It is understood that two tournaments are to be … [Read More...]
Loss of Kurtley Beale would be a massive blow for the Wallabies
News reports this morning that Wallaby fullback Kurtley Beale has only a "20%" chance of playing in Sundays do or die semi final against the All Blacks,would come as a massive blow for the Wallabies chances. Beale is far and away the Wallabies most lethal attacking weapon and for him to be … [Read More...]
Stephen Donald and Hosea Gear brought in to All Blacks
In breaking news both Mils Muliaina and Colin Slade have been forced out of the World Cup with tournament ending injuries. Muliaina fractured his shoulder in the 33-10 1/4 final win over Argentina while Slade partially tore a groin. This has opened up spots for two former All Blacks to earn … [Read More...]
Corey and Israel:That was DUMB!
News that broke yesterday in the NZ_Herald about two of our All Blacks out boozing just 72 hours before a big 1/4 final match,absolutely stunned me. My first thoughts were "No way." But it emerged that it was in fact "Yes way" as Corey Jane and Israel Dagg confirmed that yes,they were in … [Read More...]
Aaron Cruden will lead us to the promised land
I saw enough of Aaron Cruden in his 50 odd minutes last night to know that this kid is more than good enough to start the semi final against Australia and to produce the goods at the same time. I also saw enough in the 30 odd minutes that Colin Slade played to know that he probably isn't really … [Read More...]
All Blacks named to play Argentina
The All Blacks side named to face Argentina in a World Cup 1/4 final on Sunday night has been named. It is a largely predictable squad with interest surrounding the role that Piri Weepu would have.Many observers thought he could get the starting 1st 5 role ahead of Colin Slade but the selectors … [Read More...]
Previewing the 1/4 finals-Rugby World Cup
Wednesday ....another step closer to the weekend,and the 1/4 finals in Rugby World Cup 2011. Now I may be mistaken and please correct me if I am wrong,but this World Cup has beeen far and away the most intriguing of any World Cup so far. The gap between the 'minnows' and the top tier Nations … [Read More...]
1/4 finalists found – the fixtures
Get set for another fantastic round of games this weekend. This Rugby World Cup continues to serve up 3 course menus of the highest class. Saturday October 8th 6pm-Wellington Ireland v Wales Saturday October 8th 8.30pm- Auckland England v France Sunday October 9th … [Read More...]
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Stephen Donald and Hosea Gear brought in to All Blacks
In breaking news both Mils Muliaina and Colin Slade have been forced out of the World Cup with tournament ending injuries. Muliaina fractured his shoulder in the 33-10 1/4 final win over Argentina while Slade partially tore a groin. This has opened up spots for two former All Blacks to earn … [Read More...]
Super Rugby 2012
Blues and Crusaders to provide a cracking start to Super Rugby
A game between the two New Zealand Super Rugby powerhouses is enough to whet the appetitie on any given day, but to kick start Super Rugby 2012 on the back of a massive World Cup hangover,sees the match tomorrow night between the Blues and the Crusaders as one of the most anticipated in recent … [Read More...]
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