In the ForumEngland players’ reaction to their 82-0 pool game win over Kazakhstan in the WRWC England and Worcester back Danielle Waterman said:“I’m really pleased with the game. I came off the bench, but the girls started well and we all carried that on. I have to give all credit to Kazakhstan. They hit us hard,...
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England 82 Kazakhstan 0 England marched to an emphatic 82-0, 12 try victory over Kazakhstan on Tuesday in the second round of the Women’s Rugby World Cup pool games at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford. The host nation, who also defeated Ireland 27-0 in the tournament opener last weekend, put on a dominant display...
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The pride of Heartland rugby will be on show with the Meads and Lochore Cups once again up for grabs when the 2010 Heartland Championship kicks off on Saturday. Last year’s Meads Cup champions Wanganui will open their campaign at home against South Canterbury. Current Lochore Cup holders North Otago will make the trip...
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Black Ferns Coach Brian Evans and his Assistant Coach Grant Hansen have named their team to take on Australia in New Zealand’s second pool game at the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup in England early tomorrow morning (NZT). The starting line-up sees five changes from the side that beat South Africa 55-3 in the...
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Current Hurricanes CEO Greg Peters to take up Sydney-based role The three country SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia Rugby) joint venture today moved another step forward in its evolution with the appointment of experienced rugby administrator Greg Peters as its CEO. Mr Peters has been the CEO of the Hurricanes and Wellington Rugby...
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Necessary friendly matches completed, it suddenly gets ‘real’ this weekend as the Cornish Pirates welcome Doncaster Knights to The Mennaye Field for their opening game in this season’s RFU Championship. The two sides first met at National Two level back in November, 2002, when the Pirates lost 9-5 away. Of interest, that was one...
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Immediately after Friday’s 23-22 victory at Firhill last Friday, Sale Sharks’ Head Coach spoke about the game: “I was very disappointed with the first thirty minutes. We just didn’t hold onto the ball and as much as I’ve been trying to get the boys to play a game where they are aware of what’s...
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Bonus points will be introduced across all adult league and cup rugby in England this season (2010-11). The move to award one additional match point for scoring four tries and losing by seven or less is aimed at keeping games competitive throughout 80 minutes for players and spectators. Terry Burwell, RFU Tournaments and Competitions...
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All Blacks first five–eighth Dan Carter is to undergo ankle surgery ruling him out of rugby for up to eight weeks. The surgery means Carter will be unavailable for the All Blacks final Investec Tri Nations match against Australia in Sydney on 11 September. All Blacks Doctor Deb Robinson said Carter had been troubled...
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Ireland Women’s Coach Philip Doyle has named the same starting XV for Ireland’s second game of the Women’s Rugby World Cup against the USA on Tuesday. Doyle has made two changes to the replacements with Chris Fanning and Caroline Mahon coming onto the bench for Yvonne Nolan and Carol Staunton. Number 8 and former Captain...
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