Some people like rugby union for the high pace and silky skills of the southern hemisphere’s Super 15 tournament. Others prefer the attrition and long-haul mentality of the Aviva Premiership and the test-match intensity of the Heineken European Cup. Whilst still more, like me, appreciate the whole rugby world: The hot-stepping of the Antipodeans...
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Dean Mumm massive hand-off on Marcel Coetzee
England’s title hopes dealt devastating blow
The sun was out and the crowds started drinking early. The Kenyan ranks massed in the North West corner of Twickenham Stadium. Kiwis, Saffa’s and Aussies united (for once) in a haze of cold beer and bonhomie
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The oval-shaped brawl
London Wasps have suspended Wales number eight Andy Powell and ex-England prop Tim Payne following an incident in the Walkabout bar in Shepherd's Bush on Monday.
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Mad Dog Moody Out Of France Game
The Mad Dog is injured, again. Lewis Moody, fearless flanker and sidelined England captain misses out on selection for Saturday's France game.
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Welcome Back Matt
Two years in the rugby wilderness have not dampened Matt Steven’s sense of humour. The former Lions and England prop returned to training yesterday and was confronted with a drug-testing team from UK Sport. “I thought these things were supposed to be random,” said the Durban born tight-head with a wry smile. There was...
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All Change For Springboks As They Face Barbarians
The Springboks will look to bring the curtain down in style on a stormy year at a chilly Twickenham tomorrow as they face a Barbarians side with a predominately antipodean cast. The Baa-Baa’s were victorious in their last outing against South Africa back in 2007. Tries from Matt Giteau, Rocky Elsom and Martyn Williams...
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How to Beat The All Blacks
The All Blacks come to Europe for a Home nations’ tour this autumn intent on laying down a marker for next year’s World Cup. For ‘The Blackness’ –sitting at the top of the IRB World Rankings-, anything less than a Grand Slam this November will be seen as a failure. How can Martin Johnson’s...
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All Blacks Skills Part One
The New Zealand All Blacks Show us mere mortals just exactly what they do on their days off. Contains CGI, but you knew that, didn’t you? Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post
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