2008 March | What is Rugby?

Is Russia gearing up for the 2011 Rugby World Cup?

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

In the history of the Rugby World Cup (RWC), Russia has been mentioned only in whispers of the qualifying stages. With a recent, hard-fought win over Romania in the European Nations Cup (ENC or ‘Six Nations B’) and a world ranking of 16, Russia may finally have what it takes to squeeze past Romania and qualify for the first time for the Rugby World Cup in 2011.

Georgia, Rugby World Cup, Russia

Waterboy-cum-Captain – have your say

Monday, March 10, 2008

4 Comments

I don’t know about you, but having a player with so much experience and so much access to the coaching staff smells a little funny to me.

Australia, Super 14

Bind and grind at its best? England v Scotland

Monday, March 10, 2008

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Bind and grind at its best? England v Scotland

As I’ve noted in the past, bind-and-grind rugby is dying a slow death. But as England showed two weeks ago, success can still be had if your opponent does not respond in kind. So what happens when when two dinosaurs meet, i.e. England v Scotland?

England, Scotland, Six Nations

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Is Russia gearing up for the 2011 Rugby World Cup?

Waterboy-cum-Captain – have your say

Bind and grind at its best? England v Scotland

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