Archive for August, 2007
Early upsets look unlikely at Rugby World Cup
Posted by: | CommentsRugby’s show-piece kicks off in a week’s time and fans from all around the world are trying to decide who will be the first of the contenders to slip up. Unfortunately any upsets will not be happening in the first week.
Waikato claim Ranfurly Shield in dominant fashion
Posted by: | CommentsAir New Zealand Cup points took a back seat to the Ranfurly Shield as Waikato came to town to challenge Harbour for the Log o’ Wood. What was expected to be a close game turned into a cake walk as the challengers ran away with a 52-7 win.
All Blacks happy with World Cup build up
Posted by: | CommentsThe All Blacks played their last game before heading to France for the World Cup against an Auckland club invitational XV on Thursday. While other Cup bound teams are playing warm up test matches, New Zealand have the unique luxury of taking some time off.
Will the White-Jones partnership deliver South Africa another World Cup?
Posted by: | CommentsAfter being brought in as a technical advisor to the Springboks, Eddies Jones has had his contract with South Africa extended to the end of the World Cup, but will this union of two former rivals bear fruit?
Could officials decide the World Cup?
Posted by: | CommentsAs unfortunate as it may be, referees, touch judges and television match officials will play a huge role in who ends up lifting the William Webb Ellis Cup.
