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New Zealand survive shock defeat to qualify for Olympic Games 2016 The perfect season it may not now be, but New Zealand achieved what they set out to do at the start of the season – qualify for the Olympic Games in 2016.The Kiwis, unbeaten for 37 consecutive matches, were shocked on the first day […]
The rules of association football were only 20 years old when German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche outlined the heightened state of mind and body of his superman. Had he been writing today, his god-buster classic might have been entitled Thus Spoke Cristiano ‘Zarathustra’ Ronaldo. Yes, he is back among us this week, not as a footballer […]
Ireland become the first Irish intermational side to ever beat New Zealand in Rugby Union, and the first womens side to beat the Black Ferns at a Rugby World Cup since 1991. Watch how! [youtube fQUDf-Mza9E] PIC Credit IRB WRWC 2014 – New Zealand v Ireland Ireland flanker Claire Molloy puts in a trademark big […]
USA 47 Kazakhstan 7 A brave performance by the Kazakstanis, but the USA eventually ran away with this game scoring five second half tries. The game began with ferocious start by both teams with Kazakhstan defending well against sustained American pressure. This resulted in an early penalty, but the Americans surrendered a certain three points […]
Ireland Women’s Team to Play New Zealand in the Second Test of the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup. For immediate release: Monday 4 August 2014 Issue on behalf of Irish Rugby Football Union The Ireland Women’s team to play their New Zealand counterparts in the second round of the IRB Women’s Rugby World Cup has […]
WRWC have produced the video highlights below from both games & scrumqueens.com produced the written reports below…….. [youtube AEBeIEluWDA] New Zealand 79 Kazakhstan 5 – It was a glorious day for the opener in France with clear skies overhead and scorching hot temperatures on the pitch. With supporters protected from the sun in the stands, […]
Auckland 20 June 2014 – New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and UNICEF today announced an international partnership which will see the All Blacks, and all other New Zealand Rugby teams, support UNICEF’s work in improving the lives of children and communities around the world. The partnership between NZR and UNICEF brings together two of the most highly-respected […]
Ireland Under-20 team to play New Zealand U-20s For Immediate Release The Irish Under-20 side (Sponsored by PwC) to face New Zealand Under-20’s in the 3rd place play-off of the IRB Junior World Championship has been named.Head Coach Mike Ruddock has made a number changes to the side that lost out to England for their final […]
