Monthly Archives: February 2009

Cathay support Hong Kong allowing Goosen to join squad

Posted on February 27, 2009 by rwc

Kowloon forward Mark Goosen has been included in Hong Kong’s 12-man squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup Sevens, after gaining special dispensation from his employer. Goosen was due to fly to Adelaide to commence his Pilots Training Course for … Continue reading →

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St Mary’s become Harlequins major shirt sponsor

Posted on February 26, 2009 by league

Harlequins Rugby League have announced that St Mary’s University College Twickenham are to be their major shirt sponsor for 2009. The deal cements an already strong relationship which in recent years has seen Harlequins Rugby League coaches coaching the St … Continue reading →

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England 1993 Jersey – minor changes with red and blue

Posted on February 26, 2009 by admin

Cotton Traders took the opportunity between World Cups to make a minor change to the shirt design, bringing in red and blue stripes down the sleeves with a dark blue collar. This was linked to the usual white shorts and … Continue reading →

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Flood takes starting place from Goode

Posted on February 25, 2009 by rwc

Toby Flood has been named as fly-half for England in Saturday’s Six Nations game against Ireland at Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland. With kick-off 17:30. The Leicester number 10 swaps places with Andy Goode, who drops to the bench, in the … Continue reading →

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St Helens win away at Huddersfield

Posted on February 24, 2009 by league

Brett Hodgson put the Giants ahead with an early penalty but Saints replied with unconverted tries to Paul Wellens, Ade Gardner and Lee Gilmour. Giving us the half-time score of 2-12. Paul Whaturia gave the home side their only try … Continue reading →

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Super League results rd2 and fixtures rd3 with predictions

Posted on February 23, 2009 by league

Here are all the results from the weekend: Wigan Warriors 22-28 Castleford Tigers Hull Kingston Rovers 10-19 Leeds Rhinos Celtic Crusaders 20-28 Hull FC Warrington Wolves 20-40 Catalans Dragons Huddersfield Giants 6-23 St. Helens Round 3 Fri 27 Feb 20:00 … Continue reading →

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England 1991 Rugby World Cup Shirt

Posted on February 22, 2009 by admin

In the summer of 1991 for that year’s rugby world cup Cotton Traders added a blue collar and two thin blue and two thin red hoops to the right upper arm of the white shirt. Though they did revert to … Continue reading →

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Ireland vs England Six Nations Tickets

Posted on February 21, 2009 by rwc

Ireland meet England on Saturday 28th February 2009. Ireland host England on Saturday the 28th February. Ireland will be looking to continue their winning ways. This is always a popular fixture for both sets of fans and as such tickets … Continue reading →

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Wigan lose at home to Castleford

Posted on February 21, 2009 by league

Warriors fell to their third defeat of the season as the Tigers put more pressure on Brian Noble and worse the home side were booed form the pitch at the final whistle. It all started so well as Thomas Leuluai … Continue reading →

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Leeds win away at Hull KR

Posted on February 21, 2009 by league

Leeds maintained their unbeaten start to the season after a hard-fought win away to a spirited Hull KR side. Rhinos opened the scoring on four minutes through Carl Ablett, but Rovers came back with a converted try from full-back Lee … Continue reading →

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