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, [...]
Former France rugby player to sculpt iron figures at mining town
Jean-Pierre Rives, a former France rugby player and now a world-renowned sculptor, will reportedly create massive iron creations in Newman, a remote mining town in Pilbara.
According to media reports, Rives work will be around 2.3 meters high, 0.9 meters wide and 0.9 meters deep. The work is untitled as of the moment but it will [...]
Rugby may soon be part of Olympics - report
Rugby fans everywhere are getting more excited with the prospect of having their favorite sport included in the Olympics in the near future.
According to reports, the aforementioned sport is now recommended for inclusion at the 2016 Olympics. Other sports such as golf and female boxing are also passed for approval.
An International Olympic Committee executive board [...]
Rugby team sets up troubleshooting group to prevent drug scandals
The Bath’s rugby team has set up a trouble shooting group consisting of five senior rugby players that will ensure that drug scandals won’t happen again that would taint the reputation of the club for the rest of this year.
In a media conference held earlier this week, the team composed of Danny Grewcock, David Flatman, [...]
World Cup rugby to have 12 teams in 2013
The highly anticipated 2013 World Cup rugby in Britain will feature up to 12 teams, an increase of participation considering the growing popularity of the sport worldwide.
The Rugby Football League (RFL) stated that the ten teams that participated in Australia last year showed high quality rugby that the officials believe that increasing the competing countries [...]
Welsh rugby icon Bleddyn Williams at 86
Bleddyn Williams, popular for his moniker “Prince of Centres,” has died at the age of 86. This was announced by the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) on Monday.
Williams has been a pillar in the Welsh and British and Irish Lions team during his lustrous rugby career. He has played in 20 out of the 29 matches [...]
Family of Shawn Mackay express thanks to global rugby community
The family of Australian rugby player Shawn Mackay expressed their gratitude to the global rugby community for the outpouring of sympathy and support following his death a week ago.
The 26-year old player of the Brumbies team died from blood infection following surgery. On May 29, Mackay was hit by a motor vehicle in Durban, South [...]
Welsh Rugby Union appoints new Rugby Performance and Development Head
The popular Welsh Rugby Union has reportedly appointed Joe Lydon as the new Head of Rugby Performance and Development. With this appointment, Lydon will shoulder the task of ensuring the development of rugby in Wales.
Lydon currently serves as Performance Director of the Wigan Warriors Rugby League Club. He will be reporting directly to the group’s [...]
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 moreJapan Bidding on 2015 and 2019 World Rugby Cup Hosting Privileges
Japan lost to New Zealand the privilege of hosting the 2011 Rugby World Cup. As a result, the Asian nation has announced their interest in hosting the 2015 and 2019 Rugby games. Representatives of the Japan Rugby Football Union has announced late Tuesday – September 30, 2008 – that they have intensions of bidding for [...]
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