Archive for August, 2007
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It’s been all bad news for the home Nations. Wales were well and truly put in their place by France and Paddy Power have today pushed their odds out [...]
In a shot time all the rugby world will have their eyes on the youngster from New Zealand Dan Carter. Dan Carter is widely regarded as the world best number 10. However his form has not been out standing this season so far. All Black coach Graham Henry withdrew 22 All Black players from first [...]
Friday:
Tonight we will see the Irish take on the Italians. This should be a rather interesting match to see exactly how far Italy and Ireland have come with regards to their world cup preparations. Ireland has a near full strength side for this warm up. Irish Capitan O’Driscoll however will be sitting this one out. [...]
Brian O’Driscoll will retain the captaincy for the Ireland’s Rugby World Cup campaign. Shane Horgan has been named in the squad of 16 forwards and 14 backs however there are still worries about the knee ligament strain that he suffered against the Scotland. On the 24th of August the Irish will take on the Italians [...]
After thrashing the Namibians, the Springbok team received a major wake up call last night in Ireland against Connacht. The Spring Boks beat Connacht with only 18 points to 3. The Boks seemed to just presume that this match would be a walk over and unfortunately didn’t show up. No matter who the opponent is [...]
The Samoan National Rugby Team has begun their Rugby World Cup Warm up camp in Leicester, England. Samoa will face the Harlequins, Northampton and the Sale Sharks over the next 2 weeks. After which they will depart for Paris. Samoa’s first pool game will be against pool A’s favorites the Springboks. Samoa’s coach is the [...]
France 22 England 9
In an all together pretty boring we saw the defending world champs take on this years world cup hosts. The French forward pack seemed to have something to prove after having had many hard criticisms through out last week. England’s defense could have been there most exciting parts of the game. There [...]
South Africa out classed Namibia last night at Newlands Stadium. The Springbok flankers both managed to score 3 ties a piece. The final score was South Africa 105 to Namibia’s 13.
Percy Montgomery who now has played his last international test match on home soil broke Jannie De Beers scoring record by racking up 35 points [...]
Welsh fly-half James Hook has come forward and told everyone that the Argentinean Pumas are worthy proponents. Argentina has climbed up the IRB to fifth place. A place that hook said was well deserved. This is all before the World Cup Warm Up match this Saturday between the Welsh and Argentina.
Hook reveled that Wales will [...]
England let the home victory slip away from them when Sebastien Chabal who plays for Sale Sharks went over the line with just 9 mins left to play.
England looked in good shape with Olly Barkley slotting over 4 penalties and team mate Andy Gomarsal put over a drop goal for England. The home win over [...]