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The Joke of Fining France for Standing Up to Haka
The IRB’s decision to fine France for their players moving in close to the Haka preformed by the All Blacks in the Rugby Union World Cup Final is an absolute joke.
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The Top 11 Photos From the 2011 Rugby Union World Cup Final
The All Blacks and Richie McCaw’s finest moments in contrast to France’s disappointment, the best photos from the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final which New Zealand won 8-7.
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All Blacks vs France – An Ugly Win at the Rugby World Cup Final
Richie McCaw’s bleeding face as he lifted the trophy said it all – You don’t have to win pretty in World Cup Finals, just win, as the All Blacks beat France 8-7 in gritty, hard tackling final, bringing the Webb Ellis Cup back to New Zealand after 24 years.
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Kicking Accuracy is Everything (France vs Wales)
Morgan 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.
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A Sort of Revenge (All Blacks vs France)
Israel 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.
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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?
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Six Nations 2011 Week 2 – Best Pictures
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Top Scorers in Europe’s Top Leagues, November Edition
As the winter creeps around the continent, it’s time to start with our monthly check up on the the top scorers across Europe from it’s five best leagues – England, Germany, Spain, Italy and France.
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It Happens to Women Too…
Germany enjoy another 4-1, this time over France, in the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Germany. Remind you of something? France’s Lea Rubio sent a shot flying at the German goal, hitting the cross bar and bouncing across the goal line – should be a goal. Again, it was not counted. Deja Vu?