The News Review:
- James Lawton: Rugby imperils its future by indulging the barbarism…
- Rugby Union: Italy beats Japan
- Rugby trainer hired by Pakistan
- Head west for spirit of rugby
James Lawton: Rugby imperils its future by indulging the barbarism…
Independent – Aug 18, 2007
Now everything is the same except for the ambivalence which means that it might just be dawning even on rugby union that it has delivered itself a shocking black eye. But we shouldn’t be too sure about this. Now everything is the same except for the ambivalence which means that it might just be dawning even on rugby union that it has delivered itself a shocking black eye.
Rugby Union: Italy beats Japan
International Herald Tribune – Aug 18, 2007
Italy in its first match since losing to Argentina in June controlled the first half and led 22-7 at the break. However Japan offered more resistance in the second half and trailed by only 10 points with 13 minutes to play. Then two converted tries secured Italy's fourth victory over the Cherry Blossoms in as many meetings. “It was an interesting contest the first game at international level after a period of intense training” Italy coach Pierre Berbizier said.
Rugby trainer hired by Pakistan
BBC News – Aug 18, 2007
Dwyer was recommended by Geoff Lawson Pakistan’s new head coach and both will take up their roles next week. "We adevertised for a trainer for our team and Dwyer suited our requirements perfectly" said Pakistan director of operations Zakir Khan. "He is a well known rugby trainer in Australia and we have signed him on a two-year contract just like Lawson. "Dwyer replaces Murray Stephenson whose contract was not renewed following the World Cup in the Caribbean earlier this year.
Head west for spirit of rugby
Sydney Morning Herald – Aug 18, 2007
If we are to assume that there is such a thingas the “spirit of rugby” – that thing that warms the cockles of oursoul as the days grow cold and we grow old – the question beforeus is where is it most likely to be found? Is it in the hotel roomwith Lotsa Tequilas and Matt Dunning pissing on through the nightjust a fortnight before the Wallabies leave for the World Cup oris it to be found up Dubbo way last weekend as the Cowra Eaglestook on the Dubbo Kangaroos? See the Cowra Guardian reportsthat with just a minute remaining in the game the Eagles arelosing 84-3 but still giving it their very best. They make themtough in Cowra and the Eagles are unbowed still looking for anelusive try that the roaring Dubbo locals might remember them by…Now watch them go! As one the Eagles crash against theKangaroos line putting together phase after phase of football andnary making a mistake. Col Kilby takes it up like a runawaylocomotive then the ball comes back to Mattie Rush who whistlesit out to Dave Moodie moonlighting at five-eighth. Dave’s quickthinking finds a marauding Mark Hubber.