The News Review:
- USA rugby coach sees 1000 Beckhams in his dreams
- Rugby Union: Stakes rise in World Cup
- Rugby: Welcome Pacific teams into professional fold implores Jones
USA rugby coach sees 1000 Beckhams in his dreams
stuff.co.nz – Sep 27, 2007
It needs thousands of them and from high schools and universities across the country says former All Blacks selector Peter Thorburn. The former North Harbour coach now 68 and coach of the USA Eagles at the rugby World Cup in France said rugby was still a minor sport in America. “There’re 70000 registered players” he told the Houston Chronicle. “But the competitions are not intense enough and until professional rugby is established in the States which is going to happen sooner rather than later the game will take a while to become a top sport.
Rugby Union: Stakes rise in World Cup
International Herald Tribune – Sep 27, 2007
It promises to be an apocalyptic weekend at the Rugby World Cup. And even if the world doesn't end at least death is on the menu. “Friday? Friday is judgment day” declared Finau Maka the Tongan No.
Rugby: Welcome Pacific teams into professional fold implores Jones
New Zealand Herald – Sep 27, 2007
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