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 [...]
China-based architect among five finalists to redevelop Queens Wharf
Andrius Gedgaudas, a China-based architect, has been chosen as one of the five finalists to redevelop the Queens Wharf in time for the 2011 World Cup Rugby in which New Zealand will be hosting.
The selection committee chose the Shanghai-based architect among the many because the proposed design he submitted featured a strong public realm experience, [...]
Rugby referee calls it quits over rampant sideline abuse
A rugby referee from Marlborough, New Zealand has decided to quit his profession after a series of sideline abuses from both coaches and players during rugby games.
Grant Sinclair, a Premier grade referee, said that he had faced constant criticisms in the past but some have become personal lately. He told a local newspaper that he [...]
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 [...]
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