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Opeti Fonua Runs All Over Jonny Wilkinson
Posted on 7 May, 2013, by Vic in RugbyUsually, big Rugby Union hits are delivered by the tackles, but in this case, it was the man with possession who delivered the pain. Opeti Fonua of Agen has often been described as a tank in human form, and Jonny Wilkinson of Toulon felt the full strength of the Tongan’s size, mass and momentum when he tried to tackle the big number 8. More
All-Time Six Nations Standings
Posted on 17 Mar, 2013, by gerakis100 in RugbyWales won the Six Nations tournament thanks to point difference and a massive win on the final day of the tournament over England, but that still isn’t enough, despite winning the title for the second consecutive time (being the first side to retain the trophy since France from six years ago, to climb too high on the all-time Six Nations standings. More
2013 Six Nations – Wales vs England Predictions
Posted on 16 Mar, 2013, by gerakis100 in RugbyThere’s nothing better than the Six Nations tournament being decided on the last day, between the two sides still in the title race, as undefeated, Grand Slam chasing England are visiting Wales at the Millennium Stadium, who need more than just any kind of win to win the title for the second consecutive time. More
Toby Flood and Not Much More (England vs Italy)
Posted on 10 Mar, 2013, by gerakis100 in RugbyThe unsympathetic reaction from the fans once the final whistle was blown told everything you needed to know about the match. England won, but were far from impressive, needing six Toby Flood penalties to overcome a stubborn Italy side, that almost thwarted a perfect run in the 2013 Six Nations Championship. More
2013 Six Nations – England vs Italy Predictions
Posted on 10 Mar, 2013, by gerakis100 in RugbyOn paper, this should be the easiest match of the tournament for England and a chance to give some key players a rest heading into the title-clinching match happening a week later, but Italy are hoping they can somehow make something happen in a stadium they’ve never seen much success in. More
Frederic Michalak Ruins it Once Again (Ireland vs France)
Posted on 9 Mar, 2013, by gerakis100 in RugbyAfter being one of the best rugby players in the world, at least for one season, Frederic Michalak did almost everything wrong in the second consecutive draw between Ireland and France, while his mirroring fly-half, Paddy Jackson, did almost everything right but a brutal beating coming from the French was too much to overcome. More
Leigh Halfpenny Wins Kicking Duel (Scotland vs Wales)
Posted on 9 Mar, 2013, by gerakis100 in RugbyThere wasn’t too many pretty moments as Scotland had an embarrassing afternoon of Rugby, but eventually Leigh Halfpenny got over the first half misses and knocked back each and every opportunity he had in the final 40 minutes to keep Wales in the running for the Six Nations title after a 28-18 win. More
2013 Six Nations – Ireland vs France Predictions
Posted on 9 Mar, 2013, by gerakis100 in RugbyTwo sides that didn’t expect to be this far off the title in 2013 so soon – France, with three losses on their record already, looking more shell-shocked with every match, and Ireland, putting their great opener behind them with two consecutive losses. More
2013 Six Nations – Scotland vs Wales Predictions
Posted on 9 Mar, 2013, by gerakis100 in RugbyDespite both sides losing their opening matches in the championship, both Scotland and Wales still have a shot at winning the 2013 Six Nations title if they manage to win out and wait for the tournament leaders to slip up. More
2013 Six Nations – Scotland vs Ireland Predictions
Posted on 24 Feb, 2013, by gerakis100 in RugbyAfter avoiding the Wooden Spoon with an impressive win in the second week, Scotland are hoping that their ability early in the 2013 Six Nations Championship might mean that their inability to beat Ireland at home in the tournament and in general will take a turn for the better after a two week break. More
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders in Swimsuit Calendar Photoshoot
While the Dallas Cowboys are no longer the force they used to be in the NFL, the allure and prestige of being a Cowboys cheerleader is still a thing to envy for some girls (and maybe even boys), and is generally a pleasing thing to see when the ladies join forces to create a swimsuit calender, posing in bikinis on the Mexican island of Cozumel. More
