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 [...]
France rugby gets a big boost after victory over NZ
France rugby staged a heroic victory earlier this week when it defeated New Zealand 27-22, boosting its players’ morale after having beaten a formidable opponent.
The loss prompted New Zealand to make crucial changes on its starting lineup for its upcoming Test this coming weekend at Wellington.
Starters include Conrad Smith, Jerome Kaino and Tanerau Latimer, who [...]
New Zealand World Cup Rugby Stadium takes shape, goes ahead of schedule
The World Cup Rugby stadium in New Zealand is reportedly now taking shape and going ahead of schedule. This is despite the criticisms being thrown against the developer. New Zealand plays host of the 2011 World Cup Rugby.
The stadium, located at Eden Park, can set up to 22,000 people.
Eden Park redevelopment Chief Executive Officer Adam [...]
Wellington Pushed Out from their Comfort Zone
For many seasons, the rugby team Wellington has always been on top of the competition but these many seasons are over as their title tilt became dangerously close to being cut off.
This, when the brave Taranaki sided before Tamati Ellison five minutes before the home semifinal against the Southland had been secured.
The stoppage time try [...]
Read moreRugby Star Danny Cipriani is Not Taking Anything for Granted
Rising rugby star Danny Cipriani is saying that he is not taking is return to the English Rugby squad lightly. The 20 year will be playing full back for the English Rugby Union. He was taken out of the game several months ago because of a serious ankle injury. Now the young man is back [...]
Read moreAll Blacks Claim That They Were at an Unfair Disadvantage against the Wallabies
Assistant Coach for the All Blacks Rugby Team of New Zealand Steve Hansen has claimed that his team was at an unfair disadvantage against the Australian Wallabies Rugby Team. Despite that the All Blacks still had a 28-24 victory against the Wallabies in Saturday’s Tri-Nation game.
Hansen claims that the Wallabies were shown footage of All [...]