Rugby World Cup 2011: Ireland Stun Australia; Argentina, South Africa Claim Wins

Day six of matches in Rugby World Cup 2011 saw Argentina and South Africa predictably win, but a gutsy performance from Ireland saw one of the tournament favourites, Australia, drop their first game.   Ireland 15 Australia 6 Ireland have claimed an incredible win over the much-hyped Wallabies side in the feature match of the day. It was a win built on guts and determination, with Ireland tackling... 

Rugby: All Blacks Stunned by Genia Inspired Wallabies (With Video Highlights)

The All Blacks have lost their second match in as many weeks. Will Genia stole the show as the Wallabies upset the New Zealanders 25-20 in both sides last hit out before the Rugby World Cup. The first half was all Wallabies as the forwards constantly bullied their more fancied opponents, forcing the All Blacks to have to defend for long periods. Even when the All Blacks did get the ball little of it... 

The Rugby All-Time World Cup XV

The seventh edition of rugby’s biggest tournament is merely two weeks away. Speculation is at an all-time high as to who will be the team to beat, who will upset and of course, who will walk away with the William Webb Ellis Trophy.  The 2011 tournament will no doubt see a select few players rise to the occasion and help guide their teams. If we take a look back through history, it can be... 

High School Rugby: Otago Boys Beat Arch-Rival Kings with Strong Second Half

Otago Boys High School was too good for Kings High School in atrocious conditions last night, winning the 72nd traditional fixture between the two school’s by 43-22. The win was Otago Boys’ 47th, ensuring they remain well up on the head-to-head ledger, while also maintaining bragging rights over their cross-town rivals for the next 12 months. The match is always the most anticipated game... 

All Blacks: Jarrad Hoeata Only New Face in Predictable Tri-Nations Squad

Thirty players and four injury-cover reserves have been named in the All Blacks squad for the upcoming Tri-Nations and test against Fiji. Jarrad Hoeata was the only non-capped player named in the squad, as the selectors took a very predictable squad of players who had been tried and succeeded in the past. Despite this, no one could argue Hoeata’s inclusion in the 30, on the back of a breakout... 

All Blacks 2011 Tri-Nations Squad Predictions: What to Expect This Weekend

The much anticipated naming of the 2011 All Blacks team will finally take place on Sunday morning, ahead of the Tri-Nations and a one-off test with Fiji. It is also likely to be a good indicator of who the “Three Wise Men” will take into the Rugby World Cup later this year. They are a team gifted with so much talent all over the field, which will make for some tough decisions, as some good... 

Rugby: Crusaders Forwards Monster Stormers in Semifinal Win

The game is won up front. At least that is how the old adage goes. And this was never more clear than in the Crusaders semifinal against the Stormers last night, as the Crusaders literally smashed up a confident Stormers side en-route to their tenth Super Rugby final. The front row of Wyatt Crockett, Corey Flynn and Owen Franks was key in ensuring that the Crusaders got good ball all game, giving them... 

Super Rugby: The Keys for Each Semifinalist to Win This Weekend

After 19 weeks, the Super Rugby semifinals are finally upon us. The remaining teams of the competition have unsurprisingly found their way into these final four spots, each following their own roads to the finals. Both games promise to be hard fought encounters, with the open running of the Blues and Reds in the first game, and the uncompromising defence and hardness of the Stormers and Crusaders in... 

Super Rugby: Power Ranking Every Championship Winning Team

We are currently in the sixteenth season of Super Rugby and at the time of writing, four teams remain in the bid to become the 2011 Champions.  But before they do this, let us take a look back at the history of the competition and remember all those who came before them who were able to march into the pantheon of greatness.  Super Rugby has come a long way in its history. It started out as... 

Rugby: Otago Boys Honour Team Mate in 55 Point Win over Christs College

Otago Boys High School came away with a comprehensive 55-0 win over Christs College in their traditional match today at Littlebourne, Dunedin. The fixture is the oldest traditional fixture in the southern hemisphere, with this year marking the 125th year this game was played. The win came just days after the tragic death of a much loved team-mate, an event which moved an entire community. It was a... 

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