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Best Photos From England Beating the All Blacks
Posted on 2 Dec, 2012, by gerakis100 in RugbyAfter two very disappointing results in the previous two weeks, there was nothing better than a historic win for England against the All Blacks, their first over New Zealand in … More
IRB Player of the Year for 2012 Shortlist
Posted on 29 Nov, 2012, by Vic in RugbyThe IRB has released their shortlist for player of the year in 2012, with Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Frederic Michalak not surprising most with their inclusion in the list of candidates. One name that has caused quite a stir is that of young Owen Farrell of England, barely 21, still without a firm grasp on a starting lineup shirt for the national team. More
Rugby Fan Gets Hit With Ball; Drops Beers; Laughs
Posted on 10 Oct, 2012, by Vic in RugbyThe best part of the Harlequins – Saracens Rugby Union just over a week ago? Nick Evans, Quins’ fly half, sending a kick straight into the stands, which hits a fan directly on the head as he was emerging from the tunnel, makes him drop his beers and have a big laugh. More
Second Half Pressure Too Much for Pumas (All Blacks vs Argentina)
Posted on 8 Sep, 2012, by gerakis100 in RugbyIn the first half the stormy weather and a surprisingly tenacious and efficient Argentina took the All Blacks by surprise. In the second half the storm settled, and so did the New Zealand players, looking much more accurate and confident on offense, with Cory Jane and Julian Savea making it a third consecutive win in the Rugby Championship, 21-5. More
British & Irish Lions Tours in the Professional Era
Posted on 4 Sep, 2012, by gerakis100 in RugbyWarren Gatland will be the third New Zealand born head coach to lead a British & Irish Lions team into one of their tours, earning the job for the 2013 visit to Australia thanks to winning two Grand Slams with Wales in the Six Nations and reaching the World Cup semifinal in 2011. More
Digby Ioane Dances to the Tune of George Michael’s Faith
Posted on 31 Aug, 2012, by Vic in RugbyIn 2012, Digby Ioane probably took a step back from his fantastic title winning season with the Queensland Reds the previous year, winning the Super Rugby title before going on to the World Cup with Australia. But he can still entertain his Wallabies teammates like no one else can, giving quite a show by dancing to the catchy tune of ‘Faith’ by George Michael. More
Dan Carter Almost on His Own (All Blacks vs Wallabies)
Posted on 25 Aug, 2012, by gerakis100 in RugbyThe Bledisloe Cup was retained once again by the All Blacks, keeping Australia scoreless in a test match between these two rivals for the first time since 1962, as Dan Carer provided 16 of the 22 points in Auckland, running all over the clueless Wallabies 22-0 for a second straight win in the 2012 Rugby Championship. More
Rugby Union Trying to Grow in Brazil
Posted on 21 Aug, 2012, by gerakis100 in RugbyHow good are Brazil in Rugby Union? Not very much, but that doesn’t mean they’re not trying to improve as a nation in that sport or trying to expand the reach of it in a country with 190 million people and the potential to be just as good as their neighbors from Argentina, who have reached the World Cup quarterfinals three times. More
Israel Dagg, Cory Jane & World Champions Too Good (Wallabies vs All Blacks)
Posted on 18 Aug, 2012, by gerakis100 in RugbyFor the 103rd time in 107 test matches, the New Zealand All Blacks won a match they led in at half time. The Wallabies couldn’t create pace often with their ball movement, and lost the 2012 Rugby Championship opener in Australia 19-27, simply looking inferior to the dominant world champions. More
Squads for the 2012 Rugby Championship
Posted on 12 Aug, 2012, by gerakis100 in RugbyNo more Tri-Nations. From now on, these are the Rugby Championships, the Southern Hemisphere annual rugby union competition, as Argentina make their debut, hoping that the challenge of facing Australia, New Zealand and South Africa on an annual basis proves to be a positive thing instead of just constant losing and a demoralizing experience. 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
