Monthly Archives: December 2009

Scotland summer tour Argentina

Posted on December 29, 2009 by rwc

Scotland have announced that they will tour Argentina in the summer, playing two Test matches. They will face Argentina on Saturday 12 June in Tucuman, with the second Test being played in Mar Del Plata on Saturday 19 June. This … Continue reading →

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Christmas Sale Deals

Posted on December 27, 2009 by ebbs

It is that time of the year again: January sales. So if you are looking for a bargain, be it rugby shirts from your favourite club, boots, shorts, protective gear or even first aid equipment then check out some of … Continue reading →

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First Rugby In Australia

Posted on December 24, 2009 by ebbs

Here is our trivia note for Christmas for all our readers. The first rugby played in Australia was played by the Sydney University Club, the club was formed in 1863 and within 10 years there were 13 clubs locally, this … Continue reading →

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Hong Kong end tour winless

Posted on December 22, 2009 by rwc

The Hong Kong national side completed their first ever European tour with a 25-10 loss against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on Saturday, and dropped to their worst ever position of 39th in the IRB World Rankings. Hong Kong had already … Continue reading →

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4 Countries in Bidding for 2014 WRWC

Posted on December 21, 2009 by rwc

The International Rugby Board has confirmed that the four Unions who entered the race to host Women’s Rugby World Cup 2014 last month have progressed to the next stage of the tender process. Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Samoa and USA have … Continue reading →

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Top 14 France Salary Cap

Posted on December 18, 2009 by ebbs

French rugby has introduced a salary limit of £7.1m for the top level teams starting from season 2010/11. This figure is still way above the English Premiership cap which is set at some £4m The new cap means that it … Continue reading →

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Harlequins appoint Conor O’Shea as director of rugby

Posted on December 17, 2009 by ebbs

Harlequins have confirmed the much touted appointment of Conor O’Shea as their new director of rugby. The 39-year-old, formerly a director of rugby with London Irish who has also worked for the Rugby Football Union. Has been out of the … Continue reading →

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Crusaders RL Saved by Wrexham Village Ltd

Posted on December 16, 2009 by league

Crusaders RL have been sold to Wrexham Village Ltd, the owners of Wrexham FC, a move which should secure the club’s future in Wales. Crusaders RL also announced that they will play the majority of their home games at the … Continue reading →

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Kazakhstan final team into WRWC 2010

Posted on December 15, 2009 by rwc

Kazakhstan beat Japan 43-5 during November and become the 12th and final qualifier for Women’s Rugby World Cup 2010 in the final of the four-team Asian tournament at The Padang stadium in Singapore on Friday 6 November. Kazakhstan, who had … Continue reading →

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Scotland Announce 2010 Autumn Opposition

Posted on December 15, 2009 by rwc

Scotland will face New Zealand, South Africa and Samoa in their 2010 Autumn internationals at Murrayfield. The All Blacks and the Springboks are ranked first and second in the world respectively, while Samoa are three places below Scotland in 12th. … Continue reading →

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