Archive for September, 2006

Henry Speaks Out On Resting Players

Posted in General on September 14th, 2006


All Blacks coach Graham Henry talks with Radio Sport’s Tony Veitch about the ongoing dispute between the NZRU and News Limited over resting players for the Super 14.

Ivory Coast hold Morocco
Ivory Coast hold Morocco to a surpise 9-9 draw in Abidjan to open up the northern pool of Africa’s second round of World Cup qualfying.

Italy plot qualifying course

Posted in General on September 14th, 2006


Frenchman Pierre Berbizier will soon lead Italy into a bout of crucial World Cup qualifying matches that, if successful, would result in him coaching the Azzuri to a World Cup in France.

Messam Gets The Nod Over Lauaki
ANZC teams: Waikato rugby coach Warren Gatland has sprung a major surprise by opting for the silky skills of Liam Messam ahead of the brute power of Sione Lauaki for Saturday night’s trip to Eden Park.

Donald Banned For One Week

Posted in General on September 13th, 2006


Waikato first five Stephen Donald will miss Saturday night’s Air New Zealand Cup clash against Auckland on Eden Park after being handed a one-match ban for his head-high double act in last weekend’s win over Northland.
Source: xtramsn.co.nz

Uruguay win to keep World Cup hopes alive

Posted in General on September 13th, 2006


Uruguay beat old foe Chile 43-15 on home soil in Montevideo to move a step closer to RWC 2007.
Source: www.rugbyworldcup.com

Uruguay win to keep World Cup hopes alive

Posted in General on September 12th, 2006


Uruguay beat old foe Chile 43-15 on home soil in Montevideo to move a step closer to RWC 2007.
Source: www.rugbyworldcup.com

Uganda rise to Ivory Coast challenge
Uganda’s victory over the Ivory Coast in Kampala leaves both groups in the second round of African Rugby World Cup qualifying fascinatingly poised at the half way stage.
Source: www.rugbyworldcup.com

Hong Kong book Columbo berth

Posted in General on September 12th, 2006


Hong Kong beat China 23-7 at Beijing’s China Agricultural University to proceed to the final round of Asian Rugby World Cup qualifying in November.

Capgemini appointed official IT sponsor
Capgemini is appointed official sponsor of Information Technology & Consulting for Rugby World Cup 2007 and will exclusively provide all IT systems associated with the Tournament.

Hong Kong book Columbo berth

Posted in General on September 11th, 2006


Hong Kong beat China 23-7 at Beijing’s China Agricultural University to proceed to the final round of Asian Rugby World Cup qualifying in November.
Source: www.rugbyworldcup.com

HK and Germany move a step closer
Hong Kong and Germany move one step closer to the Rugby World Cup in France next year with respective qualifying wins over Sri Lanka and Spain.
Source: www.rugbyworldcup.com

Canada and Tonga record easy wins

Posted in General on September 11th, 2006


Canada beat Barbados and Tonga overpower the Cook Islands in Rugby World Cup qualifying as both sides move a step closer to France 2007.
Source: www.rugbyworldcup.com

Uganda rise to Ivory Coast challenge
Uganda’s victory over the Ivory Coast in Kampala leaves both groups in the second round of African Rugby World Cup qualifying fascinatingly poised at the half way stage.
Source: www.rugbyworldcup.com

Clifford Chance appointed RWC 2007 Official legal advisors
Rugby World Cup Limited announces Clifford Chance as Rugby World Cup 2007 Official legal advisors.
Source: www.rugbyworldcup.com

Rugby Buzz

Posted in General on September 11th, 2006

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Morocco claim opening victory

Posted in General on September 10th, 2006


Morocco secure a first win in Pool 2 of the second round of African qualifying, running out comfortable 36-3 winners against Uganda.
Source: www.rugbyworldcup.com

Clifford Chance appointed RWC 2007 Official legal advisors
Rugby World Cup Limited announces Clifford Chance as Rugby World Cup 2007 Official legal advisors.
Source: www.rugbyworldcup.com