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Archive for March, 2008

Super 14: The excitement just keeps on coming

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 6th March 2008

A top of the table clash and a fierce local derby match are the highlights as Week 4 of the Super 14 rolls into town. There is also a massive log jam in the middle of the table, making every point vital in the race to be the 2008 champion.

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Fourth Bledisloe Cup test added to schedule…in Hong Kong?

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 4th March 2008

The New Zealand and Australian Rugby Unions have announced that there will be a fourth test in this year’s Bledisloe Cup series to be played in Hong Kong on November 1. International rugby may be crying out for a number of things, but another trans-Tasman clash certainly isn’t one of them.

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Big Indian dollars threaten New Zealand cricket as player exodus continues

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 3rd March 2008

ICL, ICC, IPL, BCCI, cricket’s version of alphabet soup comes served with a side of confusion as India’s big money power struggle threatens international cricket.

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Top teams continue their dominance in the Super 14

Posted by Hamish McBrearty on 2nd March 2008

The Blues, Sharks and Crusaders kept their unbeaten records intact over round three of the Super 14. Other teams like the Brumbies and Hurricanes got their season back on track with good wins, while the Stormers, Highlanders and Cheetahs find themselves in deep holes even at this early stage.

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