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Kicking Accuracy is Everything (France vs Wales)
Posted on 15 Oct, 2011, by gerakis100 in RugbyMorgan Parra scored all three penalties from France, while Wales, with 14 men (Sam Warburton Red Card) most of the match, couldn’t make most of their set pieces, losing 8-9 in the World Cup Semi Final despite an inspiring effort and Mike Phillips’ late and deceivingly optimistic try. More
Perfect Kicking and Grabage Time Tries (All Blacks vs Argentina)
Posted on 9 Oct, 2011, by gerakis100 in RugbyThe All Blacks had a rough first half in their quarter final against Argentina, but Piri Weepu’s perfect kicking (7 for 7 penalty kicks) and later on Kieran Read and Brad Thorn’s tries gave New Zealand a 33-10 win in the quarter final, setting up a match vs Australia in the Semis. More
Who Should Kick – Toby Flood or Jonny Wilkinson?
Posted on 6 Oct, 2011, by gerakis100 in RugbyWith Jonny Wilkinson’s boot no longer a sure thing when it comes to penalties and conversions, he and Toby Flood will hold a closed-doors kicking test to see who will get the part, with both men starting in the XV, of getting England past France. More
All 600 Players in the Rugby World Cup
Posted on 5 Oct, 2011, by Vic in RugbyAll the 600 players in the 20 different squads of the 2011 Rugby Union World Cup in New Zealand, delivered in just under two minutes of video. More
Aftermath of England vs Scotland Rugby World Cup Match
Posted on 1 Oct, 2011, by Riven in RugbyEngland waited for nearly the last moment, again, while Scotland fell to another late try, probably missing out on the Rugby Union World Cup for the first time in history. England need to fix some stuff before their France Quarter Finals. More
All You Need is a Chris Ashton Try (England vs Scotland)
Posted on 1 Oct, 2011, by gerakis100 in RugbyChris Ashton scored a very late try to complete a second half comeback by England, beating Scotland 16-12, making it a perfect group stage run for the 2003 champions while the Scottish wait for the Georgia – Argentina result before packing and leaving New Zealand. More
Practical Beats Spectacular (Springboks vs Samoa)
Posted on 30 Sep, 2011, by gerakis100 in RugbyThe contrast of style clashing between the Springboks and Samoa put South Africa in the World Cup Quarter Finals after a very hard earned 13-5 victory, with all 13 points scored in the first half. George Stowers’ try for Samoa in the second half just sweetened the blow for Samoa, saying farewell to the tournament after the group stage. More
A Tragic Ending (Argentina vs Scotland)
Posted on 25 Sep, 2011, by gerakis100 in RugbyLucas Gonzalez Amorosino scored the only try of the match with Scotland celebrating second earlier after a Dan Parks drop goal. Settling for the 3 points instead of going for the try or eating up the clock eventually doomed the Scottish side, losing 13-12, now in a must win situation before facing England. More
A Sort of Revenge (All Blacks vs France)
Posted on 24 Sep, 2011, by gerakis100 in RugbyIsrael Dagg scored two tries for the All Blacks as they comfortably beat their big Group A rivals, France, 37-17 at Eden Park, with a brilliant first half (especially Dan Carter and Ma’a Nonu) allowing some relaxation time in the next 40 minutes as the French fought for some respect. More
Adam Ashley-Cooper Shines in Try-Fest (Wallabies vs USA)
Posted on 23 Sep, 2011, by gerakis100 in RugbyThe Wallabies scored 11 tries in their 67-5 demolition of the USA, as Adam Ashely-Cooper scored three of his own and the Australians got back on the winning track, punishing the out of their league Americans for every turnover and mistake, which were plentiful. 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
