So the Rugby Championship 2013 between Argentina (Pumas), Australia (Wallabies), New Zealand (All Blacks) and South Africa (Springboks) has come to an end. New Zealand have proved yet again to be the dominant force and worthy of their number one spot. With South Africa pushing them all the way and perhaps closing the gap. Australia still are very much a work yet to … [Read more...]
All Blacks Sweep Away The Competition
The All Blacks secured their 16th consecutive test victory as they clean-swept the Rugby Championship, while the injury laden Wallabies turned in a courageous performance to beat the Pumas in Argentina and snatch second place in the tournament. Starved of possession for much of the first half, the All Blacks found themselves 10-nil down early on, but struck back with tries … [Read more...]
Agony For Argies But All Blacks Cruise
Argentina came agonisingly close to securing a maiden win in the Rugby Championship on the weekend, drawing 16-all with South Africa in Mendoza. A passionate home crowd welcomed the Springboks to Argentina, as Los Pumas hosted their first ever game in the Southern Hemisphere’s premier competition, and the players responded in kind, producing a fiercely competitive, physical … [Read more...]
Blacks win 19-8 in the wet
In a physical fast paced game the All Blacks out muscled the Springboks to take first blood in the 2008 Tri-Nations series. The first half there was nothing to choose between the sides as the Blacks went in 9-8 ahead. The second half and they upped the pace and pressure and came out worthy winners 19-8. This match was played under the ELV's and with both unlimited numbers … [Read more...]
Tri-Nations Fixtures 2008
We thought you would be interested to see all the 2008 Tri-Nations fixtures including times, venues and in July those featured on UK TV: Sat 5Jul New Zealand v South Africa 8:30 Â Â SkySport1 Sat 12 Jul New Zealand v South Africa Dunedin 8:30 Â Â SkySport2 Sat 19 Jul Australia v South Africa Perth 12:30 Â Â SkySport3 Sat 26 Jul Australia v New Zealand Sydney 10:30 … [Read more...]