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Posts tagged with: Tri Nations
Richie McCaw By The Numbers
24 Nov 15 10:28 by (Admin) | 8 Comments
A sad farewell
30 Aug 11 14:51 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 29 Comments
The Tri Nations has come to an end for the 2011 year, and it is with a sad feeling that we say good bye to the premier tournament in the Southern Hemisphere as it will be extended to a four team competition next year to include Argentina. […]
Tri Nations – Team of the tournament
30 Aug 11 12:09 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 19 Comments
The Tri Nations tournament for 2011 is a thing of the past with the Wallabies winning the title in spectacular fashion after beating the All Blacks in Brisbane. Here is the team that I think fairly represents the best players in each position taking into account the series as a whole: […]
All Blacks lose two for opening rounds
30 Aug 11 09:22 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 9 Comments
It seems the Tri Nations loss to Australia on Saturday is not only a blow to the All Blacks mentally, but they have also lost two players to injury, of which they will only recover later in the tournament. […]
3N Game 6 – Australia (25) vs (20) New Zealand F/T
27 Aug 11 10:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 213 Comments
What better way to start a Saturday than with a Tri Nations deciding match between top opposition. And what a cracker of a game this should be with both teams eager to add another Tri Nations victory to their names. […]
All Blacks named for 2011 RWC
23 Aug 11 05:05 by Gwyn Pratley (Hertford Highlander) | 8 Comments
All Blacks.com report that All Blacks Coach Graham Henry and his Assistant Coaches Steve Hansen and Wayne Smith have today announced the squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. […]
Where to from now?
21 Aug 11 15:05 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 60 Comments
The Springboks beat the All Blacks in Port Elizabeth on Saturday, finally getting a victory after three straight losses in the Tri Nations tournament so far. The Springboks will still remain rooted to the bottom of the Tri Nations log, and still a disappointing campaign after all. […]
3N Game 5 – South Africa (18) vs (5) New Zealand F/T
20 Aug 11 15:30 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 125 Comments
The Springboks have their last opportunity to get some idea of who their strongest starting fifteen is as they face New Zealand in Port Elizabeth, in the final Tri Nations game for the Boks. The All Blacks still have one last game against Australia in Australia next week before they have only two weeks off before they kick off against Tonga in the opening World Cup game. […]
SA Rugby heading for an implosion
16 Aug 11 12:30 by Morné Nortier (Morné) | 32 Comments
A common trend in South African rugby is the emphasis on short term gains rather than long term vision. […]
Steyn out, Smit to be considered
15 Aug 11 14:36 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 146 Comments
Francois Steyn will not take part in Saturday’s Tri Nations encounter against the All Blacks in Port Elizabeth following an injury he sustained against the Wallabies in Durban this past weekend. […]
3N Game 4 – South Africa (9) vs (14) Australia F/T
13 Aug 11 14:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 122 Comments
The Springboks start their home leg of the Tri Nations campaign against the Australians in Durban today, with the Boks desperately needing a win to get some points on the log and stop a losing culture that has come over them in recent times. […]
3N Game 3 – New Zealand (30) vs (14) Australia F/T
6 Aug 11 08:00 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 103 Comments
The first real exciting game of the Tri Nations sees the All Blacks take on the Wallabies in Auckland, a ground where New Zealand have not lost a match in 17 years, and interestingly enough, the venue of the Rugby World Cup Final. […]
The Springbok “Game plan”
4 Aug 11 11:30 by Ryan Quirk (The Quirk) | 34 Comments
A lot has been said about the Springbok game plan. Some have said they don’t have one, others have said it’s obsolete and belongs in a museum with some of the senior players and an old Model-T ford.
All Blacks’ rotation policy evident
4 Aug 11 08:43 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 12 Comments
The All Blacks have made seven changes to the team that so comprehensively beat the Springboks last week, to face the Wallabies in this weekend Tri Nations clash in Auckland. […]
Sharks favourite to lift Currie Cup
2 Aug 11 14:13 by Richard Ferguson (Richard Ferguson) | 11 Comments
There is quite a bit of rugby on at the moment, with the big World Cup starting in just over a month, as well as a good few football leagues kicking off in a matter of weeks. So here is a quick look at where the odds are standing in each competition. […]