July 2011
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All Blacks hammer Springboks
Tri Nations - Wellington, 30 July 2011
New Zealand (18) 40 - 7 (7) South Africa
New Zealand: Tries: Crockett (12), Guildford 2 (14, 64), Jane 2 (32, 46), Slade (70) Cons: Carter 2 (46, 71) Pens: Carter 2 (2, 49)
South Africa: Try: Smit (29) Con: Steyn (29)
Gatland named 39-man squad for warm up match...
Wales’ Preliminary 39-Man Squad: Forwards: Scott Andrews, Gethin Jenkins (Blues), Lloyd Burns (Dragons), Huw Bennett, Ryan Bevington, Adam Jones, Paul James (Ospreys), Ken Owens, Matthew Rees (Scarlets), Craig Mitchell (Exeter Chiefs), Bradley Davies, Sam Warburton, Martyn Williams (Blues), Luke Charteris, Danny Lydiate, Toby Faletau (Dragons), Ryan Jones, Alun Wyn Jones, Jonathan Thomas,...
“De Villiers has decided against starting with Morne Steyn at fly half and...”
– Springboks change Lambie for Steyn at 10
“To be honest coaches in South Africa are always going to be under pressure,...”
– John Smit defends Peter De Villiers
“The KZN Sharks have announced the signing of fullback Riaan Viljoen, the...”
– ESPN Scrum
“I always say if you need a job, join a rugby club, because there will be someone...”
– John Kirwan.
Calendario Eccellenza 2011/2012
I giornata (and. 8-9.10.11. h. 16.00/rit. 04-05.02.12 h. 15.00)
Petrarca Padova v Cammi Calvisano
Marchiol Mogliano v Mantovani Lazio
Rugby Reggio v Femi-CZ Rovigo
L’Aquila Rugby v Crociati Rugby FC
San Gregorio Catania v Estra I Cavalieri Prato
II giornata (and. 15-16.10.11 h. 16.00/rit. 18-19.02.12 h. 15.00)
Cammi Calvisano v Rugby Reggio
Mantovani Lazio v Petrarca Padova
Femi-CZ Rovigo v...
Three changes for the Springboks. And a debut →
Gerhard Mostert will make his South Africa debut in Saturday’s Tri-Nations clash with New Zealand in Wellington (…).
The 26-year-old lock, who earlier this month announced that he will be leaving the Sharks to join Stade Francais, was not a part of the Springboks’ original touring party but was drafted into the squad last weekend for the injured Johann Muller (…).
There...
Four changes to All Blacks team for Springboks →
ALL BLACKS TEAM AGAINST SPRINGBOKS (number of test caps in brackets) : 1. Wyatt Crockett (4)2. Andrew Hore (51)3. Ben Franks (8)4. Samuel Whitelock (14)5. Ali Williams (62)6. Jerome Kaino (38)7. Richie McCaw – captain (95) 8. Adam Thomson (18)9. Jimmy Cowan (45)10. Daniel Carter (80)11. Zac Guildford (5)12. Ma’a Nonu (57) 13. Conrad Smith (46)14. Cory Jane (22)15. Mils Muliaina (95)
RESERVES:...
“La disciplina è stata un problema l’anno scorso, con troppi cartellini gialli...”
– IL GRILLOTALPA
Bortolami capitanerà gli Aironi - una volta...
Sarà Marco Bortolami il capitano degli Aironi per la stagione 2011-2012. La seconda linea, che si appresta a prendere parte alla terza Coppa del Mondo della carriera, ha già capitanato gli Aironi in undici occasioni nella passata stagione. Bortolami rileva i gradi da Quintin Geldenhuys.
In concomitanza con il primo mese della nuova stagione di RaboDirect Pro12 saranno impegnati in Nuova Zelanda...
““There’s no big plan to turn Richie McCaw into a No. 8, other than...”
– No plans to move Richie McCaw to No. 8
La caccia ai numeri 10 →
Per l’argentino German Bustos della Femi CZ Rovigo questa sarà sicuramente l’ultima stagione come apertura in Italia, essendo nato nel 1977 e non rientrando, quindi, nelle disposizioni della Fir.
Nella stessa situazione anche il Petrarca Padova, sempre che il numero dieci Timothy Walsh, classe 1979, decida di proseguire con i tuttineri. Le altre società sembrano, per ora, non ricadere nel raggio...
Aplon and Van der Merwe fly home
Springboks Gio Aplon and Flip van der Merwe will fly home from the South Africa’s tour after being ruled out of the Tri-Nations clash with New Zealand in Wellington on Saturday.
(via scrum)
“Al gruppo degli Aironi si è aggiunto un altro uomo di prima linea, Riccardo...”
– IL GRILLOTALPA
“Australia’s 39-20 victory over South Africa in the opening Tri Nations...”
– Australia returns second in rankings - International Rugby Board
Amlin Challenge Cup 2011/2012 Fixtures
ROUND 1
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
Pool 1 Worcester Warriors v Stade Français Paris -19.45 Sky Sports
Pool 2 Toulon v Petrarca Rugby - 20.30 Eurosport
NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Pool 4 Perpignan v Exeter Chiefs 19.00 Eurosport
NOVEMBER 12, 2011
Pool 2 Newcastle Falcons v Lyon Rugby - 15.00
Pool 3 Femi-CZ Rovigo v Bayonne - 15.00
Pool 3 Bordeaux-Begles v London Wasps - 20.55 FR4
Pool 4 I Cavalieri Prato v Newport...
“The relationship between the Welsh and the English is based on trust and...”
– Dudley Wood.
