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Archive for February, 2008

Carter, Evans and Giteau likely to get a boost from experimental laws

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 10th February 2008

The Super 14 begins on Friday, and the 2008 edition of this tournament will feature some of the Experimental Law Variations aimed at promoting more attacking play. But what exactly are these new laws, and how will they effect the style of play in the Southern Hemisphere’s premier club competition?

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Collingwood leads England to crushing defeat of New Zealand

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 7th February 2008

England won the second Twenty20 match of their series over the Black Caps by 52 runs at AMI Stadium, Christchurch. Captain Paul Collingwood lead from the front with 54 runs, while the New Zealand batsmen struggled…again.

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Tietjens magnificent seven continue perfect record win home tournament win

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 2nd February 2008

The party continued in Wellington as the IRB World Sevens Series came to its conclusion. Among the costumes, dancing and singing, a new star was born.

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Home side in charge after day one at Wellington Sevens

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 1st February 2008

The biggest party of the summer kicked off at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington as the IRB Sevens World Series came to New Zealand. Fans were treated to a day of fun, frivolity, singing and dancing under the scorching summer sun…oh, and some great rugby was played too.

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