Jock Itch: Rugby only a mayor could love
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- Jock Itch: Rugby only a mayor could love
- Flu plays chaos in Aussie Rugby League
- England’s rugby World Cup winner Trevor Woodman has been snapped …
- USA Rugby no match for Wales
- Rugby great’s son loses court appeal
Jock Itch: Rugby only a mayor could love
Decider Denver
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Flu plays chaos in Aussie Rugby League
United Press International
The Australian reported Monday that while all the members of one team the Queensland Maroons were quarantined after team member Ben Hannant tested positive for the H1N1 virus five players from the New South Wales team who had come into contact with him were allowed to take the field again Sunday night. Meanwhile two other players who had competed with Hannant for Queensland last week reportedly were allowed to play for their new teams on Sunday resulting in chaos over health rules in National Rugby League. NRL chief operating officer Graham Annesley told The Australian his league has merely been following the dictates of health officials as the number of swine flu cases in the country surged past 1200. But he played down fears that some competition games might have to be canceled.
England’s rugby World Cup winner Trevor Woodman has been snapped …
BBC Sport
"Personally and professionally I am hugely excited by the challenge that lies ahead" said Woodman. "The club is at the beginning of its next chapter and you can sense the determination and the desire to make this season a success from the off. " The dual appointment completes the coaching quartet at Adams Park with head coach Shaun Edwards and the recent appointment of Tony Hanks as Wasps’ director of rugby. And it is a clear signal of the Premiership club’s intention to get back to winning ways after a poor season by their own standards. Former Bath Gloucester and Sale prop Woodman brings a wealth of experience to the role following a spell as forwards coach at Sydney University and more recently as national scrum coach with Australia.
USA Rugby no match for Wales
Chicago Tribune
With chants of “U-S-A” spurring them on Alipate Tuilevuka Mike Hercus and Mike Petri seized the moment and teamed up to give the fans what they were looking for. At least those rooting for the home team. Tuilevuka’s try in the 54th minute was the only one USA Rugby managed in regulation time Saturday in its 48-15 loss to Wales in an international test match at Toyota Park in Bridgeview where many of the 6264 on hand were clad in Wales red.
Rugby great’s son loses court appeal
NEWS.com.au
Police found an unregistered loaded revolver in Catchpole’s Seaforth home in April last year. In February Catchpole pleaded guilty to a number of firearm offences and two counts of possessing a prohibited drug relating to small amounts of cocaine and cannabis. Ken Catchpole played 27 Tests for Australia – 13 as captain – and is widely regarded as one of rugby union’s greatest halfbacks. Mark Catchpole played rugby in the Sydney club competition and won the best and fairest medal named in honour of his father. Bail for Catchpole was continued until he begins periodic detention on June 24.
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