The News Review:
- Rugby: Thorn re-signs with NZRU for 2009
- Club Rugby: Forwards shine in mud sleet
- … out of Kiwis Test – New Zealand’s source for sport…
- Etihad hosts ‘abu dhabi day’ at harlequins rugby club
- Kenya: Rugby – Impala Retain Great Rift Crown
- Wallaby great joins Fiji Rugby
Rugby: Thorn re-signs with NZRU for 2009
New Zealand Herald – May 5, 2008
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Club Rugby: Forwards shine in mud sleet
stuff.co.nz – May 5, 2008
You would have thought ducks might have been happy in the conditions but not rugby players and spectators. Burnside and High School Old Boys both had their fourth successive wins. Sydenham 33 Marist-Albion 33At Sydenham Park: Sydenham 33 (Mark de Goldi 2 Hamish Connell Josh Lindsay Jack Umaga tries; Kurt Stephenson 4 conv) Marist-Albion 33 (Adam Griggs 2 Ben Nally tries; Nick McCashin 3 conv 4 pen).
… out of Kiwis Test – New Zealand’s source for sport…
stuff.co.nz – May 5, 2008
"I'm confident that once I get back to that 100 per cent fitness level and the knee is going well everything will be OK" he said. The withdrawal of the game's best player for one of the marquee matches of the year is a savage blow for officials who had put Lockyer front and centre of promotions. "It's a big occasion for rugby league and to be involved this week is a privilege and a special honour" Stuart said. "It's massive blow. But more importantly it's the best decision for Darren Lockyer. He's put the team first.
Etihad hosts ‘abu dhabi day’ at harlequins rugby club
Al-Bawaba – May 5, 2008
Etihad the main sponsor of Guinness Premiership side Harlequins brought an array of Arabian cultural and entertainment to the packed 12000 capacity crowd for Quins’ last home match of the season against Sale Sharks. A traditional Arabic welcome including coffee and dates was offered to all the hospitality guests upon arrival followed by an Arabian-themed menu for lunch. The crowd were also entertained with a live falconry display at half-time. Peter Baumgartner Etihad Airways’ executive vice president marketing and product said: “Etihad Airways and Harlequins have enjoyed a hugely successful first season together and we were thrilled that Abu Dhabi day was such a great success with thousands of fans enjoying the Arabian entertainment.
Kenya: Rugby – Impala Retain Great Rift Crown
AllAfrica.com – May 5, 2008
In the semi-finals Mwamba defeated Strathmore University 14-0 while Impala saw off Kenya Commercial Bank 17-0 in an ill-tempered match that saw KCB captain Paul Murunga red-carded by referee Raymond Oruo. GA_googleFillSlot( “AllAfrica_Story_Inset” );Mwamba weathered heavy storm in a scoreless second half to make it to the final. Collins Injera started and completed a move which he initiated from a quickly taken line-out. He threw the line-out to Lavin Asego who gained good ground and on the tackle passed to Injera to touch down under the posts.
Wallaby great joins Fiji Rugby
fijilive.com (subscription) – May 5, 2008
Ella the brother of Wallaby greats Mark and Gary played four Tests for Australia as fullback. He has been recruited by the FRU as a technical advisor within the FRU’s High Performance Unit for a period of two years. FRU chief executive officer Ratu Timoci Tavanavanua said the deal will see the Australian rugby icon working with the national 15s and 7s coaches as well as assist with the Fiji teams in competitions such as the IRB Pacific Rugby Cup and the Junior World Championship. “Glen adds a new dimension to the HPU” Tavanavanua said.