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In 2010, the Stormers reached their first Super Rugby final. They ultimately lost in the final against a more experienced and fired-up Bulls team. In 2011, they qualified for their second consecutive semifinal, this time losing comprehensively to the rampaging Crusaders. So will 2012 finally be their year? Whilst they certainly have some more experience in knock-outs after falling in the final hurdles...
Published: February 7, 2012
Amid significant controversy and consternation, Scotland’s Dan Parks has announced his retirement from international rugby today. Parks’ decision comes after a lackluster performance against rival England, in last weekend’s Calcutta Cup. After the England loss, Parks faced criticism from a wide array of sources who challenged Parks slow pace of play and predictable attack. In his...
Published: February 7, 2012
Scotland coach Andy Robinson has a lot to think about this week. After a less-than-sterling performance against England last Saturday at Murrayfield, Robinson’s Scottish side have little time to regroup and prepare for a strong Wales team coming off a second straight significant victory against Ireland. Of the many tactical decisions facing Robinson and attack coach Gregor Townsend, none is more...
Published: February 7, 2012
As much as I’ve become a rugby fan over the last year or so, I was going to pass on entering a fantasy game for Six Nations 2012. Having enough free time was an issue…until one of my rugby-playing friends invited me to his league. I couldn’t resist. So off I went to select my fantasy XV. After the success of my fantasy preview for Rugby World Cup 2011, which garnered over 1,000 reads,...
Published: February 5, 2012
It has been a tough few matches for Scotland fly-half Dan Parks. After he missed a makable drop-goal against Argentina in this past year’s Rugby World Cup that would’ve helped put Scotland in a better chance to advance, many felt Parks would be crucial in last night’s Calcutta Cup against bitter-rival England. Parks’ night opened strongly for Scotland, as his two penalties paced...
Published: February 5, 2012
It was all there for Andy Robinson’s Scottish side at Murrayfield last night. As an inexperienced English team prepared for stormy weather and 67,000 Scottish supporters, Robinson promised “mayhem” and “chaos” from his squad. Confidence was extremely high as Scotland tried to move past their mistake-prone loss to Argentina in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. The first...
Published: February 5, 2012
The sevens is always an exciting event, with colourful costumes, exciting rugby and far more parity than in other international rugby competitions. But the sevens isn’t just a rugby party. It’s also a place where young up-and-coming rugby stars can make themselves known on an international stage. Players like Jonah Lomu, David Campese, Bryan Habana and Israel Dagg originally impressed in...