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"Rugby risks no more than other contact sports"

Once again the World Rugby Classic has courted controversy which is a great shame given that it remains one of the most, if not most popular annual sporting events. In terms of attendance, it’s difficult to find any other event which attracts so man...
Nov 15, 2012
Rugby

"Springboks overpower defending champs"

Pre-tournament favourites South Africa edged closer to their fifth World Rugby Classic title after a 17-7 victory over defending champions Argentina last night. The Classic Pumas had been confident of defending their crown but simply ran into a super...
Nov 15, 2012
Rugby

"Aussie icon Johns makes union debut in Rugby Classic"

He might be considered Australia’s greatest ever rugby league player but when it comes to the code of union Andrew Johns is a complete novice. Once described as the ‘David Beckham’ of Australian sport, Johns remains an icon Down Under where he starre...
Nov 14, 2012
Other

"Springboks player ‘shattered’ over opponent’s injury"

The South African rugby player arrested over an alleged assault on the World Classic pitch said he feels “absolutely shattered” about the serious injury suffered by the American player involved. However, Robbie Kempson said the incident which left Le...
Nov 14, 2012
Rugby

"Defending champs Argentina send out an early warning"

Argentina and South Africa both secured a safe passage to the next round of the World Rugby Classic with convincing wins at the National Sports Centre on Saturday night. Defending champions Argentina sent out an ominous warning to their rivals with a...
Nov 13, 2012
Rugby

"Lions survive last kick scare"

Classic Lions 14 Canada 12 The Classic Lions breathed a collective sigh of relief after scraping past Canada by the skin of their teeth in their opening game of the World Rugby Classic last night. Trailing 14-7 with just seconds of the enthralling ma...
Nov 13, 2012
Crime

"Player arrested over serious injury at Rugby Classic"

A South African rugby player was in police custody last night over an alleged assault that left a US player with spinal injuries during the World Rugby Classic. US team manager Tim Kluempers said 34-year-old fly half Leif Gibson may never play again ...
Nov 13, 2012
Rugby

"Mexted follows in his famous All Black cousin’s footsteps"

USA lock forward Hayden Mexted may not be named after a famous former rugby player but he is related to one. The 33-year-old is a distant cousin of ex-New Zealand great Murray Mexted who played for the All Blacks in the first ever World Rugby Classic...
Nov 09, 2012
Rugby

"Confident Pumas target title defence"

Defending champions Argentina have set their sights on a trio of World Rugby Classic titles after insisting their 24-man squad is equally as strong as last year. The Classic Pumas are due to arrive in Bermuda tonight with almost all of the battle-har...
Nov 08, 2012
Rugby

"No Classic predictions for 'Kiss of death' Kane"

Those teams competing at the World Rugby Classic can breathe a sigh of relief, safe in the knowledge that John Kane has refused to make any predictions. So bad is the Classic president's track record at tipping a winner, he believes to do so would be...
Nov 07, 2012
Rugby

"World Rugby Classic schedule"

The 2012 World Rugby Classic Schedule Saturday November 10 7.30pm Argentina v France A 8.45pm South Africa v USA B Sunday November 11 No Games Monday November 12 7.15pm Canada v Classic Lions C 8.30pm Australia v Italy D Tuesday November 13 Noon Worl...
Nov 07, 2012
Rugby

"Police liftSBC trophy"

Police took men’s honours and Mariners the women’s title as the rugby season got underway with the Sandys Boat Club tournament at Malabar on Saturday. Police beat all of their opponents, downing Mariners 5-0, Renegades 7-0 and Teachers 3-0. Mariners’...
Oct 15, 2012
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