Rugby gossip

Four countries bid to host 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup

The bidding action begins for the right to host the 2014 Women’s Rugby World Cup and as of now four countries have expressed strong interest to hold this prestigious sporting competition.
According to reports, Samoa, United States, Kazakhstan and New Zealand have expressed interest in hosting this rugby. This development was announced by the International Rugby [...]

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Former All Blacks player to make return with old team in 2010

Former All Blacks rugby player Chris Jack is reportedly slated to make a grand return to the Canterbury Crusaders by 2010 after his two-year stint with Saracens, a London-based club.
This development came out after five New Zealand Super 14 rugby franchises announced their players for the next season earlier in the day. Jack caught everyone’s [...]

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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 [...]

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Rugby union referee leaves sport due to personal issues

Steve Walsh, a popular referee for the New Zealand Rugby Union, officially announced his resignation from the sport due to personal issues that he needs to address in order to improve his life.
According to Walsh’s family, the referee’s separation from TV presenter Melodie Robinson led to his life spiraling downwards for the past two years.
Walsh [...]

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