The News Review:
- BBC SPRT / RUGBY UNIN
- Super 14 pinion at Rugby Heaven – Printable
- Canada beats the Rock in rugby World Cup tuneup
- Rugby: Unlucky Pumas determined to put group of death to sword
- Brisbane rugby union
- Island rugby on the rise
BBC SPRT / RUGBY UNIN
BBC News – Aug 25, 2007
Scotland made a bright start and took the lead with a Chris Paterson penalty but Percy Montgomery levelled and South Africa thereafter took control. Bryan Habana found a gap following a scrum Jaque Fourie capitalised on more space then Fourie du Preez added a third try after intense pressure. Montgomery converted all three and added a second-half penalty. Kelly Brown and Dave Callam had come in for Ally Hogg and Simon Taylor as Scotland coach Frank Hadden shuffled his back-row options.
Super 14 pinion at Rugby Heaven – Printable
Stuff.co.nz – Aug 25, 2007
Christchurch has many things but it does not boast the sort of glitzy lively nightlife found in Auckland. By all accounts the All Blacks lock is something of a live-wire on and off the rugby field. He does not mind pushing the boundaries or testing the temperament of others. When the Blues sent him home before the Super 14 semi-final in Durban it was obvious he had sparked up its management once too often.
Canada beats the Rock in rugby World Cup tuneup
Toronto Star – Aug 25, 2007
– Canada's rugby squad defeated the Rock today 40-10 in its last match before the World Cup in France next month. Ander Monro led the Canadians with one try and five conversions despite Newfoundland's resolute defence. Shortly after scoring a try Kevin Tkachuk suffered a leg injury and had to be carried off the pitch. It's not yet known whether he'll be able to play in the World Cup. Canada is ranked 13th in the world and opens Group B play in the World Cup against No.
Rugby: Unlucky Pumas determined to put group of death to sword
New Zealand Herald – Aug 25, 2007
But it is not all doom and gloom for Argentina. They have won four of their last five Tests against France – their only defeat a narrow one in Paris in November – and they did a double over Ireland in home Tests earlier this year winning 22-20 in Santa Fe and 16-0 in Buenos Aires. The big difference for Argentina is that they now have probably their most potent blend of youth and experience with the likes of Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe and Juan Manuel Leguizamon joining stalwarts such as Augustin Pichot Felipe Contepomi and Juan Martin Hernandez. And in coach Marcelo Loffredo they have a shrewd tactician who has already been poached by English side Leicester once his World Cup adventure is over. Loffredo is confident his team can cause a bang in the competition. “It is extremely hard as both France and Ireland are at the peak of their games” he said in a recent Rugby World interview. “But we are confident that we can arrive in Paris and put them to the sword.
Brisbane rugby union
NEWS.com.au – Aug 25, 2007
article-tools –> August 25 2007 11:00pm U13 Div 2: Taylor Bridge Gold 34 d Souths Black 0 Ashgrove GPS Gold 22 d Pine Rivers White 7 Div 3: Beenleigh Blue 14 d Albany Creek Green 10 Redcliffe Red 12 d Caboolture Maroon 5 Div 5: Kenmore Black 12 d Redlands Green 5 Southern Bay Maroon 38. U14 Div 1: Norths Purple 10 d Sunnybank White 8 Easts Blue 13 d Souths Black 12 Div 2: Ashgrove GPS Blue 12 d Norths Gold 7 Wynnum White 18 d Sunnybank Black 12 Div 3: Sunnybank Green 24 d Albany Creek Green 0 Wests Harlequin 17 d Wests Green 0 Div 4: Ashgrove GPS Gold 8 d Norths Blue 5 Ipswich Green 15 d Brothers White 12. U15 Div 1: Ashgrove GPS Blue 31 d Norths Purple 9 Wests Green 27 d Easts Blue 19 Div 2: Brothers Green 10 d Southern Bay Maroon 5 Sunnybank Green 19 d Browns Plains 0 Div 3: Albany Creek GPS Green 19 d Pine Rivers White 10 Easts Gold 11 d Redcliffe Red 10. Normal Fixtures: U13: Brothers Black 30 d Easts Blue 0 Sunnybank White 32 d Logan City Gold 12 Ipswich Green 15 d Wests Gold 5 Wests Green 48 d Souths Magpie 0 Sunnybank Black 17 d Easts Gold 10. U16: Everton Park 26 d Wests 14.
Island rugby on the rise
Fiji Times – Aug 25, 2007
The tournament conducted by the FRU over a period of one week when outer island teams compete to become the Island Zone Champions. Fiji Rugby Union development officer and championship match commissioner Joeli Tubu said compared to previous years there has been a “great improvement” in the standard of rugby played. “The level of competition has gone to a new level especially the structure and the way the players handle themselves on the field” Tubu said. “I think the development work of the Fiji Rugby Union officials is paying dividends and we must congratulate them.