Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 14th October 2007
Fielding one of their most inexperienced sides in years, the Kiwis were always going to struggle against Australia, but when New Zealand were forced to play three-quarters of the match down a man, the job became impossible. Australia inflicting New Zealand’s worst ever loss by 58-0 at Westpac Stadium in Wellington
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Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 14th October 2007
The only two remaining undefeated teams at Rugby World Cup 2007 meet at Stad de France on Sunday evening with a place against England in the World Cup final at stake. It doesn’t get much bigger than this.
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Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 14th October 2007
England hung tough, trailing for most of the game before 2003 hero Jonny Wilkinson produced some more heroics in the dying moments of the game to kick his team into the final with a 14-9 victory over France at Stad de France.
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Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 13th October 2007
Fifa cancelled the World Cup qualifier between New Zealand and Fiji after the New Zealand government refused to grant a visa to Fijian goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau. But in this clash between politicians and sports administrators, it is the players and fans who lose.
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Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 13th October 2007
It may be a replay of a semi final from the last World Cup, but France will be doing anything they can to avoid a repeat of their 2003 performance, while England will be hoping they can repeat their triumph of four years ago.
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Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 9th October 2007
I was lucky enough to go to the World Cup this year, thanks to Sportingo and now that I have been back in New Zealand for over a week and have had a chance to reflect on my experiences, I thought I might share a few stories that I find myself telling often.
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Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 8th October 2007
After the All Blacks crashed to their earliest exit ever in a World Cup, the calls for blood letting and the search for a scapegoat has already begun in New Zealand. But the blame rests entirely with the players.
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Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 7th October 2007
France have shocked the rugby world by dumping the tournament favourites out of the 2007 Rugby World Cup by 20-18 in Cardiff.
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Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 6th October 2007
The focus during the build up to the second of the quarterfinals between New Zealand and France has been on, of all things, which jersey each team will wear. But regardless of what the teams are wearing, it is the French who will be singing the blues.
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Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 5th October 2007
It is quarterfinal weekend at the Rugby World Cup 2007 in France and up first are Australia and England in Marseille on Saturday.
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