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Rugby - How To Develop An Injury Prevention Program And Double Your Recovery Time

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:16:33 -0400

Rugby is a full contact sport. It is very different from American Gridiron because there are less stoppages and no protective gear apart from the clothes they are wearing. It is common to see more horrific rugby injuries than American Gridiron.

Rugby Championships And World-Wide Competitions

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:59:14 -0400

The wide-reaching appeal of rugby has given rise to many international rugby tournaments that happen all over the world. Fans aren't limited to getting their England rugby tickets for England, they can watch the best English (or Irish or Scottish) players compete against the best international teams in the world with six nation tickets.

The Rules of Rugby

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:33:36 -0500

This is a full blown article about all the rules and going on's of Rugby. Rugby is a game played in 2, 40 minute halves, with a 10 minute halftime break. Each team has 15 players and is allowed 7 substitutes.

Watch Rugby World Cup 2007 Semi Final Live Online - England Vs France Match Preview

Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:37:02 -0500

Defending champion England fresh from upsetting Australia in the quarter-final games, is looking forward to an exciting match against France on Saturday. It will be a close match since both are strong teams.

Are the All Blacks Chokers? Revisited

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:12:38 -0500

Last year I wrote an article called "Are the All Blacks Chokers?" With the preliminaries round of the 2007 World Cup out of the way, the answer will be there for us in the month of knock out games ahead.

Semi-Final One Preview - England vs France

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:42:19 -0500

7 days ago you would have got great odds on a France vs England Semi-Final. Quite frankly both teams had played terribly and were facing opponents far better than them.

World Cup Semi-Final Preview 2 - Argentina vs South Africa

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:30:06 -0500

In a tough top draw, the script has been screwed up and thrown out, but in the lower half of the draw everything continues to go according to seedings, with the two top qualifiers disposing of the two second placed qualifiers, albeit a little unconvincingly. Argentina have been billed as the surprise of the tournament, but in reality anyone that has been surprised hasn't been paying attention for the past three years.

Watch Rugby World Cup 2007 Semi Final Live Online - South Africa Vs Argentina Match Preview

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 21:36:01 -0500

Argentina are expecting to face a tough match this Sunday against South Africa. Assistant coach and former England international Les Cusworth has commented that the Springboks have a lot of experience and very good set pieces, and that the match will be very physical.

Latest News On The Rugby World Cup 2007 After The Second Week

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:57:35 -0500

In the last article we covered the grand opening of the Rugby World Cup 2007 and the results of the first 13 matches, played in the first week of the tournament. In this article, we pick up from there and record the results of the next 10 matches, played in the second week of the tournament. Since the 13th match, in which South Africa gave England a hiding, another ten games have been played. The 14th match of the tournament was New Zealand versus Portugal. The Portugese fought the whole time and even managed to sneak a try past the All Blacks, which in itself was quite a feat. The All Blacks were far too god for them and ran in 16 tries, without too much effort. The final result was 108 - 13, which is the highest score recorded, so far. This result gave New Zealand an easy 5 points, and elevated them to the top of the log with a full 10 points, from 2 games.

All Eyes Are On The Rugby World Cup

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:12:32 -0500

The Rugby World Cup is only 20 years old, and only comes around every four years. Yet there is increasing interest in the competition each time.

Watch Rugby World Cup 2007 Finals Live Online - England Vs South Africa Match Preview

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:20:01 -0500

Defending Champion England will be entering the rugby world finals consecutively for the 2nd time, against South Africa this Saturday. Just 4 weeks ago, England was thrashed by South Africa 36-0. Will this nightmare stays with England or will it give the team a better preparation on what to expect from the South Africans?

Is There Silver To Be Had From New Zealand Rugby?

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:17:31 -0500

September 2007, and the rugby World up is taking place in France. As seems to be the thing in global tournaments these days, some games are held in a different country, so rather bizarrely, New Zealand and Scotland are playing in Scotland. That's odd as it gives an extra advantage to the Scottish, but I'm more interested in the profit potential of another strange thing about this match...

World Cup QuaterFinals Taking Shape

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:02:09 -0500

A little over a week remains of pool play, but the quarterfinalists are all but decided. And there's no surprises other than the one we were dished up on day one.

Should Serge Betsen Have Been Banned?

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:17:33 -0500

Serge Betsen, rugby union player and stalwart of the French National team for many years. He was declared fit to play in the Rugby World Cup Semi Final against England, but anyone who saw the crack on the head he took the week before must be asking why he was allowed to play... Of course when ask if he should be 'banned' in the title of this article, I mean 'declared unfit to play'.

Wearing England Rugby Shirts With Pride

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 11:15:57 -0500

As the Rugby World Cup kicks off the tough fact that England fans will once again be watching their team through thick and thin and a majority of them will be wearing their England Rugby Shirts with Pride!

Rugby World Cup - Crunch Match One - Wales vs Fiji

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:55:01 -0400

Wales rated themselves a chance to knock off the Aussies at Cardiff and qualify top of the pool, but following their loss there they found themselves returning to Cardiff having to beat the Fijians to make the quarter finals. The Welsh faithful returned to Cardiff to watch their team play Fiji at the Millenium stadium.

Rugby World Cup Online - 3 Tips To Watch Rugby World Cup Anywhere In The World

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:11:37 -0400

As a die-hard rugby fan myself, I can't miss any of the live matches. I have think of some ways to watch and enjoy the rugby matches this month.

World Cup Review 1

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:32:00 -0400

Following the first weekend of the Rugby Union World Cup New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Scotland have all put 50 points over their opponents, but it was Argentina who stole the show.

Watch Rugby World Cup Online - Live

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:02:27 -0400

Wondering how you can watch rugby world cup online live on your pc? You might be asking this because you don't have access to your television during the games, or your cable or satellite channels does not feature to show it. In here, you will be able to find out on how you can watch rugby world cup online.

Englishmen Tip the Rugby World on it's Head

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:40:38 -0400

The quarterfinals and beyond are where the results start getting harder to pick in the rugby world cup, but very few people would have confidently predicted the results of the weekend - results that leave the rugby world on it's head and two of the pre-season favorites on their way home.

Latest News On The Rugby World Cup 2007 After The First Week

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:42:45 -0400

Well, at last, the Rugby World Cup 2007 is underway. We have been waiting for what seems ages for this competition to eventually kick off and several matches have been played over the last few days. Some were unexpected upsets, but most results were as expected. One thing for sure, is that thousands of supporters have flocked to France to watch this great rugby spectacle. The various stadiums have recorded full house attendances and the money flooding in to France has already exceeded forecasts. Add to this scenario, millions of supporters around the world, literally glued to their television screens and we have a super duper world cup tournament.

The Voice of Reason From Namibia

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 07:37:53 -0400

What can i do to change the face of rugby or the way it is played in South Africa? I was recently asked this very question and it took me months to figure it out - after all, I am just a normal Joe Soap who is a passionate supporter of the game of rugby as millions of South Africans are.

Success Lessons From The 2007 Rugby Union World Cup Part 4 - Deja Vu?

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:08:09 -0400

Like all sports, rugby provides success tips which apply both to the sport in question and to life in general. The rugby world cup is a treasure chest of incidents and comments which are full of valuable success lessons that could inspire anyone whether they are interested in rugby or not.

Watch Rugby World Cup 2007 Live Online - New Zealand Vs France Match Preview

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:01:05 -0400

For this rugby world cup quarter-final match, the field seems to be loop sided. France is facing the unbeatable All blacks which is the number 1 rugby team on the planet.

Watch Rugby World Cup 2007 Live Online - Australia Vs England Match Preview

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:56:28 -0400

Australia will play against England in the rugby world cup 2007 quarter finals on 06 October 2007 15:00 at Stade Velodrome, Marseille. Will Australia triumph over England?

Thoughts on New Zealand vs Scotland - World Cup 2007

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:40:01 -0400

The scoreline read 40-0 to New Zealand, but the papers told tales of woe and despair. It seems chalking up 40 points and holding your opponents to a donut is no longer good enough for this all black side.

Rugby World Cup - The Contenders

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:11:57 -0400

In the three years leading into the World Cup, New Zealand has lost just three games. One per year, and only to two Countries - Australia and South Africa(twice). It's hard to argue their credentials as favorites, but it's also a tough road for the All Blacks.

Watch Rugby World Cup 2007 Live Online On Your Computer

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:43:57 -0400

This 2007, all rugby sports fans and enthusiast prepare their beers for the rugby world cup. You don't need to miss any of these games, since you can watch it on your computer. Either at home, at the office, at a coffee shop, you can watch 2007 rugby world cup live. You just need to know on how to do this.

South Africa Beat Australia In The 1st Week Of Tri-Nations Rugby

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:02:39 -0400

On Saturday 16th June 2007, the Springboks kicked off their Tri Nations campaign, against a full strength Wallaby side in Newlands, Cape Town. As the first real test of the Springboks strength, against a highly rated world class side, with a long history of cohesion in the side and among the management team, this was a much awaited clash. Speculation was rife as to which was the better side and who indeed would be called upon to do team duty on the day.

Springbok Rugby

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:48:26 -0400

A profile of the South African Rugby star, Bryan Habana

The 2007 Rugby World Cup is Fast Approaching, Who Will Be Crowned The Next Rugby World Champions?

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:46:10 -0400

Excitement builds as we inch seconds closer to the 2007 Rugby World Cup, Which teams will fail and and which will prevail?

South African Rugby, 2nd Week In The Tri Nations, Against New Zealand

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:23:53 -0400

What a game of rugby! From a spectator's point of view, as well as from the level and ability of the players, this is one of the best games of rugby I have ever watched. From the outset, the pace was fast, furious and hard. Many viewers were wondering how long they could keep up the frenetic pace and which team would tire first. Well, neither gave up and the blistering pace continued, to the very end. Remember the classic boxing match between Sugar ray Leonard and Roberto Duran, where they set unprecedented heights of pace and stamina? Well this was just as good.

South Africa vs New Zealand in the 5th Week of the Tri Nations

Mon, 06 Aug 2007 06:26:06 -0400

Well, what did you think of this game? The Springbok second stringers performed very well indeed, against, arguably, the very best rugby side on the planet. Actually, this could be termed the third stringers by now, because the top 22 Springboks are being rested and another 6 are on the injury list. That's 28 top players, which almost make up 2 teams of 15. The next on the list, were the team sent over to Australasia and of them, no more than 6 have ever played at this level.

South Africa In The 3rd Week Of The Tri Nations

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:26:21 -0400

After having beaten the Wallabies, in the first week of the Tri Nations and then narrowly losing to the All Blacks, in the second round, the Springboks had a bye, in the third weekend of the competition. This would have given some of the senior players, a well deserved break. Most of the top Springboks, were chosen from the two top South African provincial franchises, the Sharks and the Blue Bulls.

Rugby World Cup 2007

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 21:28:21 -0400

France are to host this year's Rugby World Cup Final and the contest kicks off in St. Denis, on the 7th of September and finishes with the final, also in St. Denis, on the 20th of October. Obviously, apart from the quarter finals, the semi finals and the finals, each team plays 4 matches. These matches are determined, by means of a draw. The rugby playing nations total 20 this year and are divided into 4 pools, of 5 teams each. The top contestants are New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and England, but in with a chance, are others such as Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Argentina.

Watch Rugby Online On Your Computer

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 06:36:17 -0400

Rugby is an awesome game that very many love to watch and for that matter play. Unfortunately it might sometimes be difficult to watch Rugby. If you don't live in an area where it's popular or are simply stuck at work, or in an airport... here's where you can watch Rugby online.

South Africa vs. Australia in The 4th Week Of Tri Nations Rugby

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:58:35 -0400

Well, after all the pre-match publicity and the Aussies almost refusing to play a second rate weak team and with them having been huge favourites to win the match, their full strength team very nearly lost to these SA underdogs!

Catch Your Staff Doing Something Right

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:54:05 -0400

Jake White's reasoning for his squad, at least his loose trio - So through some reading I finally found something about the Springbok squad that actually makes a bit of sense. Through Jake's entire explanation I found good reason, except for one glaring mistake (In my humble opinion) - His argument on Butch James.

South Africa Wins The Super 14 Rugby Trophy For The First Time In History

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 21:56:46 -0400

History has been made, with South Africa assured of victory in the Super 14 Rugby Tournament. Each year five New Zealand teams, four Australian teams and five South African teams meet in what has become known as the clash of the titans in Southern Hemisphere rugby.

South African Rugby

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 10:33:26 -0400

A brief match review of South Africa vs. Samoa on the 9th June 2007 at Ellis Park.

SA Rugby

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:18:43 -0400

A match review on the lates Tri-Nations game to take place - South Africa vs Australia, 16 June 2007

South Africa Win The Super 14 Rugby Cup Finals

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 12:19:48 -0400

The week was full of excitement and hype and this was certainly the greatest rugby coup, since 1995, when South Africa made it to the World Cup Final, against New Zealand. We won that match and again, it seemed that S.A could not lose now either. But, tickets were sold on the black market, competitions were held with tickets as prizes, the radio and TV stations were fixated with Saturdays game and urged the rugby public to phone in to the shows.

Sprinbok Hamburgers and a Sharks' Victory

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:10:29 -0400

Living in the UK and watching rugby played in South Africa while in an Australian bar in Brighton can be an experience of many cultures.

South African Rugby

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:36:56 -0400

Match review and analysis of South Africa vs England on June 2, 2007.

Heineken's Cup of Woe

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 05:28:08 -0400

A rumble of distant drums is now making waves in European Rugby.

Brian o' Driscoll the David Beckham of Irish Rugby

Sun, 20 May 2007 09:38:42 -0400

When celebrity status overtakes your sport, you know you've got it made; trouble is-

Who Else is Bored with the Tri-Nations?

Sun, 20 May 2007 08:57:52 -0400

The Tri-Nations is past its use by date. It needs something fresh to revitalise rugby.

2007 Super 14 Rugby Reviewed

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:02:11 -0400

A personal review of the teams for the 2007 Super 14 Rugby competition.

Are the All Blacks Chokers?

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 22:29:07 -0400

I was in a bar in Seoul when the All Blacks lost their last World Cup Semi-Final to Australia, and like New Zealanders everywhere - I was gutted.

Why The Hospital Pass Encourages Me To Watch Not Play Rugby

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:59:48 -0400

Whenever I watch international rugby, I often hear the commentators refer to a 'hospital pass', and never has an expression been so apt! The hospital pass happens when a pass is made to a colleague, but either the position of the catching player, or the flight of the ball, leads to only one outcome if the ball is caught, and it's this...

Rugby Training - Complete

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 11:17:36 -0400

This is an article to explain the complexities on how you can train for a multi joint ,multi plane movement sport like rugby. It provides the best drills in order to improve sprinting, strength,power and injury prevention. As well as how to perform skills whilst moving.

Rugby World Cup 2007, France

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 10:34:48 -0500

France has won the bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2007. The French team are looking keen favourites to win the tournament. See how the stats add up!

Differences Between Canadian and American Football

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 01:22:09 -0400

American and Canadian football both descended from rugby and began in Canada as a game played between British soldiers garrisoned in Montreal. The soldiers played a series of games against students at McGill University.

Casinos, Gambling and Sports Betting in New Zealand

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:38:23 -0400

New Zealanders have been gambling on horses and greyhounds for many years and it has always been part of the local mantra rugby, racing and beer. These are the three things a good kiwi male should follow. Now in the 21st century New Zealand has much more to offer the gambler.

Rugby; Not a Sport for the Weak!

Sat, 09 Sep 2006 11:25:32 -0400

Most people in the United States know very little about the great sport of Rugby and those who have watched probably do not really get it much. They simply do not understand what they are watching. It is not like football as the action is on-going and it is a rough sport, certainly not for the weak. Many believe this is why the French are not so good at it? Although let's not pick on the French, as the Americans do not play rugby either. Yet, it is sort of an American Type of sport in a way, as we like to play rough.

A Medaieval Football match

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 08:55:14 -0400

Soccer, and rugby, both started in the same part of the world. The same part of the world that the pilgrim fathers came from. They both derive from an ancient game that still survives.

Have you ever seen a Medaieval football match?

Winning Coaches Know the Secret of Goal Setting

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 11:11:10 -0400

The secret ingredient to improve a team's or an individual's chances of winning is outlined by a seasoned rugby coach who learned first hand the importance of goal setting.

Strong Muscles for Stronger Bones

Sat, 20 May 2006 20:31:19 -0400

Exercising to strengthen muscles strengthens the bones on which these same muscles attach. Bones in the arm that holds the racquet of a professional tennis player are much larger and stronger than the bones in the other arm. The arm bones are bigger, denser and stronger in athletes who whose activities involve upper body strength, such as rugby, rock climbing, kayaking, and weight lifting.

Online Sports Casinos

Sun, 16 Apr 2006 06:17:24 -0400

Online Sports Casinos, popularly known as online sportsbooks, are increasingly becoming popular with gamblers who want to place their bets on different sports. The bets can be placed on Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Motor sports, Golf, Ice hockey, Horse Racing, Rugby, Skiing, Tennis, Snooker, Cricket and other sports. The minimum and the maximum bet amount that can be wagered depend on the type of sporting event.

English Rugby - Back on Track ?

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:12:07 -0500

So it was with a sense of trepidation that England fans sat down to watch the opening autumn international of the 2005/6 season against Australia, once again without the talismanic injury prone Jonny Wilkinson.

Rugby - The Most Strength-Oriented Code of Football

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 02:45:16 -0500

Rugby players are more involved in physical contact and for longer periods than players in other forms of football. With the exception of American football, they tend to be significantly heavier than other footballers.

Strength training in rugby has tended to focus on hypertrophy or maintaining strength levels rather than achieving full potential strength, but in the future there is likely to be a concentration on heavy, very mobile players who possess very high-range explosive strength.