He was a great man and a great character. He lived for rugby and when he couldn't play anymore he died.
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Showing posts with label Rugby. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Rugby World Cup 2011
The most spectacular competition started this week. Rugby World Cup 2011 is happening in New Zealand this year. This is a great opportunity to find out more about this wonderful sport and not only.
For instance, there are 20 national teams in this World Cup. New Zealand was the first national rugby team which introduced a short dance in the opening of every game. This dance is called Haka and comes out from an ancient Maori ritual. Another teams like Tonga or Samoa followed this example and now you may see a tribal show at the start of each rugby game.
The specialists are saying that Haka must be not longer than 2 minutes else this ritual can open the gates to hell. Anyhow, let see some about sport.
On 9th of September was the opening ceremony in Auckland. The show was great and the former New Zealand captain, Jonah Lomu, was the most important figure. He earned the first World title for his country at the first Rugby World Cup, 24 years ago. There is a bookmaker quota of 1,55 for New Zealand to repeat such a great performance.
Another facts: the first rugby game played in New Zealand was in 1870 at Nelson ( Whakatu in Maori language). On May 12th 1870 was founded New Zealand’s first Rugby Football Club (continuing today). In the same year, Scotland national rugby team plyed their first international game.
For instance, there are 20 national teams in this World Cup. New Zealand was the first national rugby team which introduced a short dance in the opening of every game. This dance is called Haka and comes out from an ancient Maori ritual. Another teams like Tonga or Samoa followed this example and now you may see a tribal show at the start of each rugby game.
The specialists are saying that Haka must be not longer than 2 minutes else this ritual can open the gates to hell. Anyhow, let see some about sport.
On 9th of September was the opening ceremony in Auckland. The show was great and the former New Zealand captain, Jonah Lomu, was the most important figure. He earned the first World title for his country at the first Rugby World Cup, 24 years ago. There is a bookmaker quota of 1,55 for New Zealand to repeat such a great performance.
Another facts: the first rugby game played in New Zealand was in 1870 at Nelson ( Whakatu in Maori language). On May 12th 1870 was founded New Zealand’s first Rugby Football Club (continuing today). In the same year, Scotland national rugby team plyed their first international game.
Friday, September 07, 2007
Rugby World Cup
PARIS, 7 September - Argentina caused a huge upset in the opening match of the IRB Rugby World Cup by beating France 17-12 (17-9) at the Stade de France on Friday, handing the host nation their first ever defeat in the pool stages.That was a big surprise, France being one of the favourites of this tournament.
Ignacio Corleto scored the only try of the match for Argentina
The Rugby Wold Cup, staged evry four years, is the biggest Rugby event in the world and is accepted as being one of the top five global sporting events.
Rugby World Cup 2007, the sixth Tournament will take place in France and will be a six week festival of rugby featuring the worl'd top players from all corners of the globe. The Tournament's 48 matches will be played across France with selected matches also being held in Cardiff and Edimburgh.
The winners are awarded the William Webb Ellis Cup, named after the Rugby School pupil credited with the game's invention.
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