Rugby in Kenya
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Weekly Ramble
Posted: September 30, 2011, 1:14 pm by DataMiner
Still mulling my rest period, enjoying it whilst I can. Questions and accusations are being made in the comments and I can only smile at them. I don't know what people expect? What role have they given us? Or what role do they think we took up? Remember it is 100% voluntary and those with burning issues can either post them in the comments, or mail the blog owner. They can also request to -
Aussies fully focused
Posted: September 29, 2011, 4:48 pm by guestblogger
Australia's star fly-half Quade Cooper has admitted his side are fully focused on not underestimating any opponent at this tournament, ahead of the Aussies' final Pool C match against Russia. Ireland stunned Australia in the second game of the group campaign, claiming a famous 15-6 victory at Eden Park. The Tri-Nations champions will now likely have to face defending champions South Africa in -
Namibia crash out
Posted: September 28, 2011, 9:42 pm by guestblogger
Namibia crashed out of the Rugby World Cup with a crushing defeat to Wales. The men in the Namibian 2011 RWC Shirts were demolished 81-7 in their Pool B clash in New Plymouth, which signals the end of a disappointing tournament.The minnows have now lost their four matches in New Zealand and have conceded 266 points in total.Their heaviest defeat was against their rivals and role models South -
Wales unsure whether to stick or twist
Posted: September 26, 2011, 3:30 pm by guestblogger
Following their spirited 17-10 victory over bogey-team Samoa last weekend, opinion is divided in Wales as to how they should approach their next Pool D match against Namibia on Monday. On one hand, there is the argument that continuity breeds confidence, and as Wales move into the latter stages of the competition such self-belief and autonomy would be of great benefit to them; but the other side -
Uganda Rugby in landmark Rugby Sponsorship
Posted: September 23, 2011, 1:24 pm by The Real KRFU
Rugby body lands KShs 75 Million sponsorship with SupersportThe South African pay TV company will be in Uganda for at least three more years after announcing a landmark US$750,000 (about Kshs 75 Million) deal with Uganda Rugby Union (URU) at the Kampala Serena Hotel yesterday.“The partnership will help open up more doors for Ugandan rugby with various links in South Africa where rugby is played -
Do or die for Tonga
Posted: September 22, 2011, 10:34 pm by guestblogger
The Rugby World Cup is dominated by the teams such as New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, England, France and Wales but the matches involving the so-called lesser nations offers hope of more competitive tournaments in the future.In the 2011 tournament so far we have seen promising performances from teams such as the Argentina, the USA and Canada but the games played by Tonga has also provoked -
Weekly Ramble
Posted: September 21, 2011, 1:48 pm by DataMiner
Sorry for my long absence. Had taken a sabbatical so to speak. Watching from afar, but more hoping my co-bloggers would take up the void and fill you with their issues. I tend to watch more on game related issues and not so much about the shenanigans that surround the administration and their cohorts. Not that I would not hesitate to point out something that seems totally out of place, but -
What next for Team England?
Posted: September 20, 2011, 4:10 pm by guestblogger
White water rafting, Bungee jumping, Helicopter riding, Midget wrestling and beds that are too soft. Are England in New Zealand to play rugby or to see who can be involved in the most unusual front page headline ?After disappointing performances against Argentina (in the now famous Black England Shirt) and Georgia you would think that the focus should be on performances on the pitch, not Mike -
All Blacks with decision to make at fly-half
Posted: September 15, 2011, 6:08 pm by guestblogger
New Zealand were this week handed the least welcome news possible, when it was revealed that their talismanic fly-half Dan Carter will most likely be forced to sit out their next Pool A encounter against Japan at the Waikato Stadium in Hamilton in September 18th. Having made 84 appearances for the World Cup hosts in his eight year international career whilst scoring a record-breaking 1,238 points -
Tusker Safari Sevens possible as EABL launch comeback
Posted: September 14, 2011, 6:59 am by Back2Besics
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Tonga facing uphill battle
Posted: September 12, 2011, 3:32 pm by guestblogger
Following their defeat in the opening match of the 2011 World Cup campaign, Tonga now know exactly what they have to do if they want to qualify for the knock-out stages of the completion: namely, beat all the other sides in their group. Having played the toughest fixture of their Pool A opponents – and arguably the toughest opponents that any side will face this autumn given the strong home -
Ashton: rugby players can learn from the cricketers
Posted: September 9, 2011, 12:59 am by guestblogger
By William TaylorFormer England coach, Brian Ashton says that Martin Johnson’s men can take inspiration from the country’s cricketers if they are to be successful.Writing in his column in The Independent, Ashton noted the impact that Eoin Morgan has had on the side, and said England could do with a rugby player in his creative mould.He wrote: “Eoin Morgan strikes me as a cricketer of this ( -
Friends Nor Lovers
Posted: September 8, 2011, 8:25 pm by ruggerbug
Star crossed we may seem Forever to traverse this realm My path crossing yours Even without effort from ourselves Try as we might to stop it With open cheating and flirting Fights clear for all to see That seem to hurt no one Many years it had been And our parting was really forced But now that is done It's time to have some fun Greater heights we must climb And more people must see Just why it's -
Wilkinson hails Flood influence
Posted: September 7, 2011, 8:15 pm by guestblogger
Jonny Wilkinson knows what it takes to be a Rugby World Cup hero for England and he reckons Toby Flood can definitely fill that role this time around. The 32-year-old is entering his fourth World Cup but will always be known as the man who hit a last-minute of extra-time drop goal in the 2003 World Cup final as England beat Australia. He is now behind fly-half rival Flood in the pecking order
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Yet more fish cakes
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