The News Review:
- Akron Rugby Club releases Spring 2008 Schedule
- … News | Tri-Nations New Zealand v South Africa Live Rugby…
- … wins final qualifier – New Zealand’s source for sport…
- … shows Samoa the way – New Zealand’s source for sport…
Akron Rugby Club releases Spring 2008 Schedule
Akron Beacon Journal – Jan 7, 2008
EST Jan 07 2008 The Akron Rugby Football Club has released it’s schedule for the 2008 Spring season. Unlike many sports that play only one season rugby has multiple seasons that cover most of the year. The Spring season completes the National playoffs and also allows clubs to schedule whomever they wish regardless of territorial boundaries. Tournaments are also in abundance during the Spring. The Summer season is for 7′s (the 7 on 7 version of rugby) which is a quick strike game that is played in two seven minute halves (instead of two forty minute halves).
… News | Tri-Nations New Zealand v South Africa Live Rugby…
Sportinglife.com – Jan 7, 2008
The Tykes entered stoppage time with a seemingly invincible eight-point cushion after Tom Biggs had grounded for their third try of the night late on. But they had not counted on the league leaders’ amazing powers of recovery as Magnus Lund Chris Mayor – who grabbed two tries on the night – and then Richard Wigglesworth went over in the space of four crazy minutes. The four-try bonus-point success extends Sale’s advantage at the top over Wasps. But bottom side Leeds whose valiant defence for 81 minutes often defied belief will wonder how they lost.
… wins final qualifier – New Zealand’s source for sport…
stuff.co.nz – Jan 7, 2008
Dokic was given a wildcard into the qualifiers and yesterday defeated world No 89 Yaroslava Shvedova 6-2 6-3 to secure a place in the main draw where she will meet Germany's Martina Muller. Dokic surprised herself with how well she played on her comeback mission. "It was not my plan to get this far" she said. "I think I have played well in all my matches and stepped it up when I needed to.
… shows Samoa the way – New Zealand’s source for sport…
stuff.co.nz – Jan 7, 2008
Tipped by many as semi-final certainties and others as the tournament's dark horses Samoa will bring out more than a few notables during their campaign including Vagana Ali Lauitiiti Tony and Frank Puletua and Frances Meli. With questions remaining about whether the Kiwis can recover from their horrendous English tour – they were beaten 3-0 by Great Britain – the bruising Samoans are gaining favour by the day. Vagana said blooding a big group of young players has its drawbacks. "You look at Souths this year – we had no problems" said the Rabbitohs centre who has spearheaded the revival of league in talent-filled Samoa.