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What Jonah Lomu Has to Say on England’s All-Black Strip
All-Blacks legend Jonah Lomu has his say on England’s plan to wear an All-Black jersey in their opening match against Argentina in the 2011 Rugby World Cup, in New Zealand.
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A Hard to Watch Tradition – The Nude Blacks
Before the All-Blacks play their Test Matches (like the one against Fiji they won today), the Nude Blacks must show their… skills, as well.
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Paul Thorburn and the Longest Successful Kick in a Rugby Union Test Match
One of those records that will never be broken – Paul Thorburn of Wales scoring a penalty kick from 70 yards (64 meters) during what was then a Five Nations match between Wales and Scotland in 1986.
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2011 Tri-Nations Squads
Less than two weeks before the 2011 Tri-Nations Series, probably the last one before turning into a four team tournament next year (Argentina joining), Robbie Deans (Australia), Peter de Villiers (South Africa) and Graham Henry (New Zealand) have named their squads for the Tri-Nations.
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Reds Beat Crusaders to Win First Super Rugby Title
Dan Carter scored all 13 points for the Crusaders, not enough against Will Genia and the Reds who won their first Super Rugby title in the Pro era through his 68th minute try 18-13.
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Horrific Aurelien Rougerie Injury
Clermont’s Aurelien Rougerie in a very hard to watch clip of him getting injured quite badly.
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Referees Ain’t Safe on the Rugby Field
A French Rugby Union referee getting injured after getting sandwiched in a French Top 14 match.
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Another Example of Rugby Players Being Tough Bastards
Jamie Mackintosh is so tough you can kick a ball on his head from a yard away and it won’t cause a dent, as Jimmy Cowan proved in a recent Super Rugby match.
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Mirco Bergamasco – Hero For a Day
Mirco Bergamasco scored 5 penalties, including the winner in a rare and historic 22-21 Italy victory over France in the 2011 Six Nations. Reason for World Cup Optimism?