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Rugby: Chiefs looking to match Crusaders' clinical ability (Otago Daily Times)
March 11, 2010The Chiefs want to take a leaf out of their opponents' book when they try to get their Super 14 rugby campaign back on track tomorrow night. They host the Crusaders in Hamilton, a week after their six-match winning streak at Waikato Stadium was halted by a loss to the Queensland Reds.
Hotel prices sky-high for Rugby World Cup (3news)
March 11, 2010New Zealand hotels have been accused of trying to rip off rugby fans by charging exorbitant prices for accommodation during the World Cup.
New commission to run rugby league (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
March 11, 2010Predictions it would be up and running before the NRL season began proved wide of the mark, but rugby league's independent commission has finally been agreed to a day before the 2010 campaign kicks off.
Scotland captain has no need of England incentive - AFP
March 11, 2010 BBC Sport | Scotland captain has no need of England incentive AFP Regardless of form in other matches, Scotland have often been able to rouse themselves for a clash at home to the 'auld enemy' in what is rugby union's ... Six Nations 2010: Gregor Townsend urges Calcutta Cup referee to allow quick ball Captain Chris Cusiter admits Calcutta Cup is no ordinary rugby match but wants ... Chris Cusiter hoping Murrayfield roar can inspire Scotland to victory over England |
Lote-come-lately on the spot - Herald Sun
March 11, 2010 Brisbane Times | Lote-come-lately on the spot Herald Sun FROM a soon-to-be-released rugby league autobiography, comes this sobering recollection: "My first training session at Wests was not one to ... Tiger Tuqiri `ready for battle' Bring it on Des, says Tuqiri LOTE COMES THROUGH FIRST TRAINING SESSION |
ARL backs independent NRL commission - Stuff.co.nz
March 11, 2010ARL backs independent NRL commission Stuff.co.nz Predictions it would be up and running before the NRL season began proved wide of the mark, but rugby league's independent commission has finally been ... Rugby league's independent commission over the line New commission to run rugby league after agreement made between owners Australian Rugby League backs independent commission |
Rugby stars set to honour Bill McLaren - BBC News
March 11, 2010 BBC News | Rugby stars set to honour Bill McLaren BBC News Top names from the world of rugby are to gather at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium in a special tribute to commentator Bill McLaren. ... Rugby world heads for Murrayfield to pay tribute to legend Bill McLaren Rory Lawson calls on Scottish rugby community to rally behind grandfather Bill ... Scots stars, fans in tribute to Bill |
Our Warren called a 'menopausal warthog' as Irish say Wales team easy to dislike - WalesOnline
March 11, 2010 BBC Sport | Our Warren called a 'menopausal warthog' as Irish say Wales team easy to dislike WalesOnline But Gatland responded to it last night by stressing there was a great rugby friendship between the two countries, notably among the fans, and argued what ... Wales rugby coach salutes O'Driscoll landmark Tributes to the Golden one harmoniously glowing Rugby-Ireland's O'Driscoll not done yet as 100th cap approaches |
BRIEF-Rugby-Otago drop All Black Thomson for curfew breach - Reuters UK
March 11, 2010BRIEF-Rugby-Otago drop All Black Thomson for curfew breach Reuters UK AUCKLAND, March 11 (Reuters) - All Blacks flanker Adam Thomson and his Otago Highlanders team mate Michael Hobbs have been stood down by their Super 14 side ... Otago suspends 2 players for curfew breach All Black suspended by Highlanders for breach Thomson and Hobbs suspended for one game |
Rugby: Lauaki charged over bar incident - New Zealand Herald
March 11, 2010 SkySports | Rugby: Lauaki charged over bar incident New Zealand Herald However, the 17-test Lauaki may not return even then because he will have to face a disciplinary hearing at the New Zealand Rugby union. ... Assault charge sees Lauaki on sideline Chiefs player charged with assault Assault rap for All Black |
