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The haka is back — even if the All Blacks’ opening World Rugby Classic game failed to live up to the excitement of New Zealand’s famous pre-game war cry.
New Zealand eventually wore down a dogged France 17-0 on Monday night at North Field, National S...
DATE: Nov 12, 2014
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Classic Lions 56
United States 7
If there was any doubt about the Classic Lions’ intentions regarding the World Rugby Classic this year, then they were quickly dispelled in a ruthless eight-try mauling of the United States.
It is six years since the ...
DATE: Nov 10, 2014
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Felipe Contepomi, the Argentina inside centre, played an instrumental role in his side’s 28-14 victory against Canada in the World Rugby Classic at North Field, National Sports Centre, yesterday.
Contepomi, who is making his Classic debut, had a hand...
DATE: Nov 10, 2014
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Rugby
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AUTHOR:
Stephen Wright
Italy 7
South Africa 21
South Africa got the defence of their World Rugby Classic title off to a winning start with a comfortable victory over Italy at North Field, National Sports Centre, yesterday.
Tries from Stefan Terblanche, Ego Seconds and Mar...
DATE: Nov 10, 2014
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For the past five years, Mike Harvey, the United States flyer, has epitomised the passion and exuberance of the Rugby Classic.
The speed merchant has thrilled spectators with his solo sprints from one end of the field to the other.
And he has brought...
DATE: Nov 08, 2014
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Rugby
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Argentina will touch down in Bermuda today with the strongest squad they have assembled for the World Rugby Classic as they go in pursuit of a treble of titles.
That is the view of Rodolfo Ventura, the team manager, who has travelled with the Classic...
DATE: Nov 07, 2014
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Rugby
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AUTHOR:
Stephen Wright
The North Field at the National Sports Centre has been passed fit to host next week’s World Rugby Classic, John Kane, the event’s president, confirmed yesterday.
Three of the eight floodlights at North Field were brought to the ground by Hurricane Go...
DATE: Nov 05, 2014
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Rugby
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AUTHOR:
Stephen Wright
John Kane, the World Rugby Classic president, has insisted that the “show will go on” despite 50 per cent of the floodlights at North Field, National Sports Centre, being destroyed by Hurricane Gonzalo.
Three of the eight floodlights at North Field w...
DATE: Oct 21, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Rugby
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AUTHOR:
Stephen Wright
Salvatore Perugini will be the star attraction for Italy at next month’s World Rugby Classic at the North Field, National Sports Centre.
Perugini, a tight-head prop, is his country’s most capped player with 83 appearances from 2000 to 2012, including...
DATE: Oct 08, 2014
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Rugby
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AUTHOR:
Stephen Wright
Felipe Contepomi, one of Argentina’s most decorated players, has joined the list of star names set to grace this year’s World Rugby Classic at the North Field, National Sports Centre.
Contepomi, who was capped 87 times, will lead a Classic Pumas side...
DATE: Sep 25, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Rugby
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AUTHOR:
Stephen Wright