Archive for July, 2007
Locks could be the key to victory at the World Cup
Posted by: | CommentsWhen fans think of game breaking players, they generally think of silky fly halves controlling the tempo or of speedy wingers sprinting down the flanks – but winning the World Cup will require a rugged lock in the engine room as well.
Somerville looking good for World Cup return
Posted by: | CommentsWhen the All Black selectors named their World Cup squad a week ago, they left one place open for prop Greg Somerville to prove his fitness – and last weekend’s outing showed he is on the right track.
Rugby World Cup predictions
Posted by: | CommentsThe Rugby World Cup is just six weeks away and fans everywhere are making their picks for who will bring bome the William Webb Ellis trophy, but the road to glory is a tough one.
Waikato too good for Manawatu in Air New Zealand Cup opener
Posted by: | CommentsThe Air New Zealand Cup got under way with a Thursday night clash between last year’s champions Waikato and last year’s wooden spooners Manawatu in Palmeston North. The champs proved too good, romping away with a 41-15 victory.
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Fly half the key to winning the World Cup
Posted by: | CommentsLooking back at the past five World Cups, a pattern among the winning teams emerges, and if that pattern continues this year the play of just one man could decide the winner.
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