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Archive for May, 2007

Let’s not get carried away

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 30th May 2007

I usually try not to critique other’s opinions, but I saw this article on Sportingo and Sports Freak and felt I should post a rebuttal.

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New Zealand Maori set to defend Churchill Cup

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 30th May 2007

A 50-22 win against Ireland ‘A’ has sent the New Zealand Maori team through to the final of the Churchill cup this weekend.

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All Blacks team to play France named

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 29th May 2007

The All Blacks team to play France on Saturday night in Auckland has just been named.

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My All Blacks team to play France

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 29th May 2007

The All Blacks take the field this Saturday night in the opening game of the Iveco series against France. Here is my attempt at playing All Blacks selector.

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Why the Pacific Nations Cup is a good thing

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 28th May 2007

The Pacific Nations Cup is only in its second season and is already proving to be a wonderful place to nurture new rugby talent around the Pacific.

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Weekend International Rugby Wrap

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 27th May 2007

The club season is over and now it is time for national teams to come together for the road to France and the Rugby World Cup. This weekend saw three test matches and a number of other international fixtures.

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New Zealand to join IRB law trial

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 24th May 2007

New Zealand has become the third country to trial the IRB’s Experimental Law Variations after Scotland and Australia.

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Winners and losers from All Black squad naming

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 21st May 2007

The All Blacks and Junior All Blacks squads were announced on Friday, and while they were largely predictable, there were some surprises inclusions and omissions.

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Bulls claim Super 14 title in final thriller

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 21st May 2007

An injury-time try to Bulls’ winger Bryan Habana sealed an unlikely victory as the Bulls downed the Sharks by 20-19 in Durban.

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Samoa open Pacific Nations Cup with hard fought win

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 20th May 2007

Samoa opened their Pacific Nations Cup campaign with a win against Fiji by 8-3 in rain-soaked Apia.

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