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Two more ELVs for Tri Nations
2008-06-01 13:30:00 The Tri-Nations will be played under the same set of laws as the Super14 - with the addition of two that were not part of the competition. (more…)
2008 Tri Nations Fixtures
2008-01-14 14:53:00 Download the Ou Grote Automatic Outlook Calendar pack for the 2008 Tri Nations. All fixtures will be added automatically to your Outlook calendar.
England's Wilkinson salutes Tri-Nations teams at Rugby World Cup - The
2007-09-25 23:20:00 The Epoch Times IrelandEngland's Wilkinson salutes Tri-Nations teams at Rugby World CupThe Canadian Press - 3 hours agoPARIS - England star Jonny Wilkinson believes the rest of the rugby world can learn from the top-quality performances of New Zealand, South Africa and ...Islanders light up the World Cup with fearless displays Guardian UnlimitedSamoa looks to beat US then build for future after disappointing ... The Canadian PressSouth Africa narrowly squeeze past Tonga in Rugby World Cup. ClickAfriqueThe Canadian Press - Reuters.ukall 189 news articles
England's Wilkinson salutes Tri-Nations teams at Rugby World Cup - The
2007-09-25 23:20:00 The Epoch Times IrelandEngland's Wilkinson salutes Tri-Nations teams at Rugby World CupThe Canadian Press - 3 hours agoPARIS - England star Jonny Wilkinson believes the rest of the rugby world can learn from the top-quality performances of New Zealand, South Africa and ...Islanders light up the World Cup with fearless displays Guardian UnlimitedSamoa looks to beat US then build for future after disappointing ... The Canadian PressSouth Africa narrowly squeeze past Tonga in Rugby World Cup. ClickAfriqueThe Canadian Press - Reuters.ukall 189 news articles
Tri-Nations: All Blacks on top as New Zealand's World Cup gloom lifts -
2007-07-22 03:59:00 Brisbane TimesTri-Nations: All Blacks on top as New Zealand's World Cup gloom liftsInternational Herald Tribune, France - 1 hour agoUntil Saturday's match at Eden Park, New Zealand had appeared to struggle under the weight of favoritism for this year's Rugby World Cup in France, ...What World Cup? Vickerman is preoccupied with other silverware Sydney Morning HeraldTri-Nations a World Cup rehearsal: All Blacks ABC OnlineAll Blacks bag twin crowns Gulf Daily NewsSydney Morning Herald - The Australianall 400 news articles
New Zealand Tri Nations Champions
2007-07-21 23:33:00 New Zealand are once again the Tri Nations Champions after today?s rugby test match against the Wallabies. The Tri Nations was no the only silver ware that was on offer for today?s winner. The Bledisloe Cup was also up for grabs. The weather in New Zealand was not exactly the ideal weather for a rugby ...
Tri Nations - NZ 26 v 12 Australia
2007-07-21 09:30:00 Follow the Tri Nations Bledisloe Cup finale live on Ou Grote with blow-by-blow commentary.
World Cup takes backseat to Tri-Nations decider - Guardian Unlimited
2007-07-19 14:54:00 RugbyHeavenWorld Cup takes backseat to Tri-Nations deciderGuardian Unlimited, UK - 2 hours agoSYDNEY, July 19 (Reuters) - The World Cup will be momentarily forgotten when New Zealand and Australia renew hostilities in Saturday's Tri-Nations decider ...Tri-Nations a World Cup rehearsal: All Blacks ABC OnlineRugby: Henry sticking to pick 'n' mix for World Cup New Zealand Heraldall 232 news articles
World Cup takes backseat to Tri-Nations decider - Guardian Unlimited
2007-07-19 14:54:00 RugbyHeavenWorld Cup takes backseat to Tri-Nations deciderGuardian Unlimited, UK - 2 hours agoSYDNEY, July 19 (Reuters) - The World Cup will be momentarily forgotten when New Zealand and Australia renew hostilities in Saturday's Tri-Nations decider ...Tri-Nations a World Cup rehearsal: All Blacks ABC OnlineRugby: Henry sticking to pick 'n' mix for World Cup New Zealand Heraldall 232 news articles
Teams named for Bledisloe clash
2007-07-19 09:05:00 Australia and New Zealand have named their teams to contest the deciding game of the 2007 Tri Nations Bledisloe Cup on Saturday in Auckland.
Starting line up All Blacks vs. Wallabies Bledisloe Cup
2007-07-18 15:45:00 Latham will be on the bench for the Wallabies Here are the starting line ups for this weekends Tri Nations and Bledisloe Cup decider. The Wallabies will have Chris Latham on the bench for them after he has made a speedy recovery from a knee injury. Former Wallabies legend Tim Horan has spoken out about brining Latham ...
Tri-Nations: New Zealand vs Australia, Bledisloe preview
2007-07-17 21:35:00 This weekend effectively sees the grand final of the 2007 tri-nations, with the Wallabies taking on the All Blacks in Auckland. The twists and turns of this year's competition means the default supposition of only a month ago - that the ABs should stroll this one - is no longer a foregone conclusion. So what can we expect on Saturday?I see two scenarios.Scenario 1 - 'Doomsday'The Wallabies haven't won at Eden park since 1978, and Saturday doesn't buck the trend. The Australians yield yet another horrific start to a test, however, this time there's no turnaround. The All Black scrum finally exerts its superiority and the Wallabies simply can't get their hands on the ball. McCaw reigns supreme at the breakdown, milking penalties and turnover ball in dangerous positions.With the pristine ball delivered by the forwards, the AB backline starts to click, to devastating effect, and put away all of the tries they've spilled earlier this season. McCallister shows his ability to bea...
Bledisloe Cup Weekend
2007-07-17 18:46:00 Well we are set for yet another big rugby game this weekend. This weekend New Zealand and Australia will be playing for the Tri Nations and Bledisloe cup. It will also be seen as a possible re match of the Rugby World Cup as there are 2 great trophies on the line this weekend. The ...
Tri-Nations review: New Zealand vs South Africa
2007-07-15 21:27:00 All Blacks 33 - Springboks 6Despite the impressive scoreline, the consensus is that this performance still hasn't exorcised the All Black demons encountered in Sydney two weeks ago. Up until the 69th minute the score was still 12-6 to the home side, all points having come from penalties. Read the kiwi press or listen to the AB themselves and you'd believe that it was all down to the New Zealanders sabotaging themselves with 26, yes 26, handling errors.Henry said "We played most of the rugby, we looked like scoring most of the tries, I would have thought, and probably got a bit frustrated that we didn't score earlier and that probably led to a wee bit more impatience and lack of discipline early." There you go folks. Everything's A-OK. Anyone believe it?The truth behind the stats is that for 69 minutes this "B" South African team did exactly what they needed to - put the All Blacks under pressure by tackling their hearts out. I know it doesn't sound like a revolutionary plan, b...
All Blacks vs Springbok Match Round Up
2007-07-15 20:05:00 Jade Stadium, Christchurch was the setting for the final match for South Africa’s Australasian tour. The Springboks had Johan Muller leading them out on the field against the All Blacks. While Richie MacCaw and the rest of the team wanted to put the loss to the Wallabies behind them and have a performance that would ...
Tri Nations Wallabies vs Springboks Highlights
2007-07-13 22:47:00 Here are the highlights from last weeks game - Australia vs South Africa at Telstra Stadium in Sydney. Considering some of the lackluster play, 8 minutes is about right. Enjoy.
Should the Tri-Nations be scrapped in World Cup years? - New Zealand Herald
2007-07-11 01:51:00 Yahoo! EurosportShould the Tri-Nations be scrapped in World Cup years?New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 3 hours agoAll Black coach Graham Henry says his squad's poor Tri-Nations form is because some players have their minds on this year's Rugby World Cup. ...Henry: Mental strength lacking News24all 100 news articles
Tri-Nations Wallabies vs Springboks player ratings
2007-07-10 12:19:00 OVERALL it was an error ridden performance by the Australia against South Africa on Saturday, but here's how I rated the performances, and what it means for selection going forward.15. Huxley 5/10 - I keep wanting this guy to have a great game as we can sorely need some of the tactical and line kicking skills he can bring. Unfortunately, I don't think we can wait for him to lose the yips and put on 3 stone. It will be interesting to see how Saint Latho goes against the ABs.14. Ashley-Cooper 8/10 - I've been forced to eat my words about his move to wing. His strength and class has shown through, to a point where I believe Tuqiri is no longer an auto-selection. Exciting times ahead if he continues like this11. Mark Gerrard 7.5/10 - Might seem a bit harsh as he scored one try and set up another with a grubber kick to Giteau. However, there too many other mistakes and as a balance with AA-C or Tuqiri we need more pace, like a Mitchell or Ioane. With his boot could replace Huxley at ...
Experience Shines Through In Sydney
2007-07-09 10:24:00 The Wallabies took on the so called Springbok “B” team this weekend in Sydney. With all the press talk that the South African team was a second string selection many people where expecting a very one sided affair. However this was not to be. The first 8 mins saw the Springboks race ahead with 2 tries. ...
Tri-Nations Review: Australia vs South Africa 2nd Test
2007-07-08 22:50:00 Lack-luster comeback does enoughWallabies 25 - Springboks 17THE Wallabies dominated this rugby game. Unfortunately though, for most of the test it was in the wrong way. Except for the 35 minutes around half-time, Australia did a great job of giving it away.Overall, I don't know what to make of this test . On one hand I almost want to write to the team and ask them for the 25 minutes of my life back that I spent watching the most boring ending of any football match I can remember.Going 8 points up and ringing the changes in the pack from the bench took all rhythm out of the game. The Wallabies seemed to forget how to clear out and protect the ruck, which is the lynch-pin of their continuity game. This was all extremely frustrating, because at this time Australia should have been breaking loose and rack up a few more tries.On the other hand, at no time, even when 17-0 down after 14 minutes, did the Wallabies look like they were going to lose. Even in the first 20 minutes, in which...
Wallabies vs SpringBoks at Telstra Stadium
2007-07-05 16:38:00 Breyton Paulse will be hoping to pass some experience on to his young team mates on Saturdays Test Match. This Saturday the Wallabies will be hosting the Springboks at Telstra Stadium, Sydney. This game has had quiet a controversial build up. David Moffett has been calling to “Ban of the Boks” from the Tri Nations ...
Tri-Nations Rugby: Australia vs South Africa Preview
2007-07-04 22:59:00 WITH the Springboks bringing only two of the side that played the All Blacks, it's a thankless task for the Wallabies. The only win in the public's eye will be a points land-slide to the Aussies, which will be no mean feat. So what can we expect? There aren't a stack of caps in the Springbok side, and considering Mortlock's carve up of the AB's last week, you gotta think that White will be watching number 13 Waylon Murray's second run-out pretty carefully.A relative strength for the Boks will be their back row, with Skinstad's smarts and Wannenburg's bulk. Deservedly, Hoiles is getting the starting 8 slot for the Wallabies and it will be interesting to see whether his pace and skills outweighs the kilos he yields both to the South Africans and Lyons on the bench. With Smith on the open side, this will be a pacey Aussie back row.Australia managed to match up against the first choice Bok front row in the first test, so how will they fare against this line up, where only van...
Surprize Victory For The Wallabies
2007-07-02 18:03:00 Melbourne was to be the setting for the biggest upset in the Tri Nations so far. Australia who was pretty much considered no hopers for this years Tri Nations stood up to the plate and defeated the All Blacks on home ground making the whole Tri Nations wide open. All teams have the same amount ...
Tri-Nations Review: Australia vs New Zealand
2007-06-30 18:31:00 Mortlock and that pass (photo c/o Rugby Heaven)Wallabies overrun All Blacks (you little beauty)Australia 20 - New Zealand 15 DO they come sweeter than this? As one of the many Aussie rugby fans despairing of our slip from the top table of rugby over the past years, this was a victory out of the top drawer. It showed guts, skill, hints of greatness, and that most important element missing from the Wallabies in the recent past; self-belief.As with many a great Wallaby performance, this wasn't the case for the full 80 minutes; the best word to summarise Australia's first half being 'woefully inaccurate'. Kicks, throws, passes and tackles all went astray at exactly the wrong times. New Zealand broke the gain line almost at will and it was only the dogged Wallaby hustle in defence that kept the score to 6-15 at the break. Apart from one Larkham stab kick to the in-goal, the Australia backs looked impotent.My notes said: "No kicking game, breakdown poor, re-starts poor, scrum creaking...
Tri Nations: Australia & New Zealand Clash Tomorrow
2007-06-29 17:45:00 The two rivals meet again tomorrow at the MCG. Both squads have played tough games against South Africa with opposite results. The Springboks defeated Australia two weeks ago and lost to the All Blacks last weekend. This means the Tri Nations title is still very much up in the air, but an All Black victory this weekend would put them in the driver's seat.Graham Henry's side has defeated the Wallabies six of the past seven times they have met, including last year's 13-9 victory in what I consider one of the best rugby matches played last year. I'm not sure it will be that close tomorrow.I'm going to say New Zealand should win rather easily, let's say...All Blacks-34Wallabies-19Here are the line ups:Australia15-Julian Huxley; 14-Adam Ashley-Cooper, 13-Stirling Mortlock (capt), 12-Matt Giteau, 11-Lote Tuqiri; 10-Stephen Larkham, 9-George Gregan; 8-Wycliff Palu, 7-George Smith, 6-Rocky Elsom, 5-Dan Vickerman, 4-Nathan Sharpe; 3-Guy Shepherdson, 2-Stephen Moore, 1-Matt Dunning. Re...
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Tri-Nations preview: Australia vs New Zealand
2007-06-27 12:49:00 AFTER a valiant but unsuccessful opening to their Tri-Nations campaign in South Africa, the Wallabies face a step up in opponent as they take on the premier team in world rugby - the All Blacks. What can we expect from this game and where will the key battles on the field be?To start with, there are two areas of the game that the Wallabies need to be wary of; gifting the AB's ball in open space, and a disintegration of the scrum. The first of these can be avoided by playing a tighter game and getting enough bodies to the ruck, fast. Putting Ashley-Cooper at wing (a pretty puzzling selection with Gerrard in the squad) is at least a signal of this intent. Crucial will be the Australian kicking game; over-reliance and inaccuracy in this area will prove catastrophic.Unfortunately the second danger area - the scrum - can't be avoided. Hayman and co. demolished the Springbok front row that Australia just managed to find parity with. I have a bad feeling about this in the pit of my ...
Muliaina in the Centers
2007-06-27 11:12:00 The All Blacks have announced their team to face Australia at the MCG,Melbourne for the Bledisloe Cup match this Saturday. Graham Henry has stateed that it is his best side he is starting. Isaia Toeava and Sitiveni Sivivatu will not be playing in Saturdays game due to the Physical nature of their last test against ...
SpringBoks to send ?B team?
2007-06-26 18:31:00 Springbok coach Jake white has come under fire this week when it was announced that he would be sending a “B side” squad to the away games for the Tri Nations. Both the Australian and New Zealand Rugby unions have not been happy with this. The Australian Rugby Union has gone as far as to ...
Close match in Durban
2007-06-25 21:53:00 Durban was the setting for a classic Springbok vs All Blacks test match. The Springboks managed a 21-12 lead and it all seemed as though the South Africans were going to beat the worlds number one team. The absence of John Smith was obvious in the scrums as the All Blacks totally dominated. Pedrie Wannenburg was given ...
Tri-Nations review: South Africa vs New Zealand
2007-06-24 11:35:00 Springboks 21 - All Blacks 26Ominous signs from the boys in black In their come from behind win over the Boks yesterday in Durban, the All Blacks showed some frightening glimpses of their potential, with just a few Achilles heels on display.Nine points behind with 15 minutes to play, New Zealand raised the pace of the game to a level that the exhausted boks could no longer contain. The penultimate try was the pick of the bunch, with Rodney So'oaiolo producing an explosive 50m kick return from deep in New Zealand territory that set up a sustained period of phase pressure in the Boks 22. The eventual try came from a mercurial pick and go three metres out by the omnipresent Richie McCaw.The final try, a classic capitalisation on a quick turnover to give Rokocoko a clear run in, was then almost inevitable. South Africa had nothing left in the tank.That's not to say that this wasn't a strong performance from the Springboks. In the first half, Matfield read the Kiwi lineout as easil...
South Africa vs All Blacks
2007-06-22 14:33:00 This weekend we will be treated to a preview of the “Dream Final” in my point of view. South Africa will be hosting the world’s number one rugby team New Zealand this weekend in Absa Stadium Durban. The All Blacks will be starting their defense of the Tri Nations this weekend. Victor Matfield has been ...
Springboks sneak Tri-Nations win
2007-06-19 10:39:00 The Springboks opened their 2007 Tri-Nations campaign with a hard-fought win over Australia in Cape Town on Saturday. The Wallabies were on their way to an upset win before a piece of Francois Steyn brilliance tipped the contest SA's way.
Tri-Nations Rugby: South Africa vs Australia review
2007-06-16 17:23:00 ALL GUTS BUT NO GLORYSpringboks 22 - Wallabies 19The Wallabies showed today that they are far from being the easy-beats of this years Tri-Nations, and proved that they have the foundations of a RWC challenging side. However, despite marathon stretches of heroic defence, some key errors and the boot of a gifted 20 year-old stopped them from breaking their 15 year hoodoo at Newlands.I'm not going to give a blow by bow account - for those who didn't see the match, it was one of those hard fought arm wrestles where despite a lack of open play, kept you gripped to the end. South Africa completely dominated possession and territory for three quarters of the match, playing one out bash and run rugby.When Australia did get the ball in space they looked far more dangerous, but made mistakes at exactly the wrong times. Australia was ahead until the 73rd minute when Francois Steyn hit the first of two brilliant drop goals to seal the win in the 77th.So what should an Aussie supporter take fr...
Tri Nations Poll Results
2007-06-16 16:05:00 This week's poll is now closed. The question was "Who Will Win The Tri Nations?" and here are the results:South Africa-12 Votes (48%)New Zealand-10 Votes (40%)Australia-3 Votes (12%)Thank you for voting!!!This week's poll will run until next Saturday night and the question is:"Would The United States Benefit From A Professional Rugby League?"Cast your vote!
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Tri-Nations: South Africa vs Australia - preview
2007-06-13 22:49:00 Now to the real deal. No more gutted out touring sides or 'minnow' nations. The experimentation has stopped and reputations are on the line. So what can we expect this Saturday from the Boks and the Wallabies?Matching up the backlines, the absence of Habana evens out the scales between the two sides, with Australia fielding their strongest inside backs combination of Gregan, Larkham, Giteau, Mortlock and then Tuquiri on the wing. One thing for certain is that the James and Co. will be in the face of this Australian line-up - especially the new bloods Huxley and Mitchell - aiming to close down any space and force mistakes.For this tactic to work your forwards need to dominate, which is where this match will be won or lost. Looking at the South Africa pack, it's easy to see how they plan to make this happen with Spies, Smith and Berger in the back-row, which is before you get to the likes of Matfield and Smit in the tight five.The pressure of the whole match therefore comes down on... |
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