The News Review:
- Celtic rugby continues to blossom
- Popular rinda athlete dies after collapsing at a rugby party;…
- ‘Connell calls to restore pride in Lions jersey
- Japan looks to rugby Pacific Nations Cup
Celtic rugby continues to blossom
Telegraph.co.uk
Wales and Ireland were very lucky to have 26 Lions in a party of 37. h forgive me congratrulations to Ireland for winning the Grand Slam in a winner takes all game against Wales. Goodness me Celtic rugby has had such a fortuitous season!!!I know this might be a topic that annoys the majority of those on the eastern side of the Severn bridges but surely the facts don’t lie. As an Englishman I am surprised at the shift in power. Still sometimes you have to accept that the facts are a true reflection. English rugby needs to address its own deep seated problems of overseas players and misplaced self confidence. In contrast Celtic rugby needs to carry on regardless.
Popular rinda athlete dies after collapsing at a rugby party;…
San Jose Mercury News
Gabrielli lives near Joseph’s family on Hillcrest Drive but it was not immediately clear whether the party was at Gabrielli’s house. Gabrielli could not be reached for comment. A friend said he believed it was a rugby team celebration. Gabrielli Advertisement yld_mgr. place_ad_here(“adPosBox”); and Joseph were teammates on the Lamorinda Rugby Club a regional team. Joseph’s family declined to comment Sunday referring questions to police. Coaches and teammates described Joseph as a natural leader.
‘Connell calls to restore pride in Lions jersey
AFP
“All the talent is there for us to be competitive we have a great coaching team but now it?s up to us the players to perform as a team. “Coach Ian McGeechan in charge of the Lions the last time they toured South Africa 12 years ago said this year?s challenge would be “hugely” more difficult than was the case 12 years ago when the tourists triumphed 2-1 in the Test series. “With the Super rugby competition now very settled and the players playing against internationals each weekend the rugby is very strong in the southern hemisphere” said McGeechan. “The Springbok team is also far more settled than was the case in 1997 the Boks have an experienced captain in charge and the coaching structures are all in place. All round there is much stability about the South African team. “McGeechan added the uniqueness of South Africa posed many challenges for his side. “South Africa will always be a tough place to tour.
Japan looks to rugby Pacific Nations Cup
AFP
Singapore meanwhile were relegated to Division ne with the Arabian Gulf taking their place next year. Set up to develop the standard of rugby in Asia the tournament played over five consecutive weekends wrapped up Sunday evening with the Kazakhs overcoming Hong Kong in a rain-drenched Almaty 25-6. It was their third victory in four matches with the all-conquering Japan the only team to beat them meaning they finished second ahead of the more-fancied South Korea and Hong Kong. Minnows Singapore lost every game and will miss next year’s tournament which acts as Asia’s qualification stage for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. n their form this year Japan look almost certain to be the region’s sole direct entrant to the New Zealand competition with the runner-up entering a play-off process. Japan coach John Kirwan who fielded a weakened team against Singapore is not looking that far ahead with the Pacific Nations Cup in June his next focus.
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