New Zealand players, coaches to be observed during All Blacks’ Japan stint
Coming up with a winning team for the 2011 Rugby World Cup is not going to be easy but it can be determined through the players’ performances in tournaments this early. As the All Blacks fly to Japan this weekend for a six-week tour and games, the coaches’ and players’ performances will be observed.
According to [...]
England rugby team player making a much-needed comeback
England rugby team player Jonny Wilkinson seems to be at the right track for a much-needed comeback after several years of injury and so-called “soul-searching.”
In an interview, Wilkinson revealed that he’s no trying to get out of his comfort zone in a bid to make that much needed rebound and return to the sport that [...]
England, Wales welcome rugby’s inclusion in Rio de Janeiro Olympics
Wales and England, world rugby champions, have reportedly welcomed the official decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday to include the sport at the 2016 Olympic Games, in which Rio de Janeiro will be hosting.
The last time rugby was played at the Olympics was in 1924 when Paris hosted the Games.
The IOC officials [...]
Welsh rugby club faces tough challenges at Heineken Cup
Welsh rugby team Cardiff Blues had a heartbreaking loss last season when it missed the penalty shoot-out while other teams Scarlets, Ospreys and Newport Gwent Dragons are also dealing with their own woes.
The loss against Leicester meant that there won’t be a team coming from Welsh region that made it to the final of the [...]