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RUGBY: England begin journey of redemption
The problem for the caretaker England coach is that his employers at the Rugby Football Union may well eject him from the cockpit before he has barely had time to fasten his seatbelt. Appointed on an interim basis following a poor World Cup which resulted in the resignation of Martin Johnson after scathing criticism of the former coach’s regime, Lancaster effectively has only two games to prove he is the right man to lead England on their road to rehabilitation.
RUGBY: England begin journey of redemption
The problem for the caretaker England coach is that his employers at the Rugby Football Union may well eject him from the cockpit before he has barely had time to fasten his seatbelt.
Rugby and Colts to play for Danny Bower trophy
RUGBY captain Jordan Moran will put aside a recurring hand injury in order to play in his side’s Whitney Cup clash with RSL-Colts at Lady Cutler Oval on Sunday. The two clubs will do battle in both first and second grade, with the Danny Bower Cup up for grabs. Bower was one of Dubbo’s best cricketers and a life member of the Rugby club before he tragically died in a skydiving accident in May 2009
Case for embracing Sevens rugby is compelling
The Irish Times – Monday, January 16, 2012 MATT WILLIAMS FRENCH NOTES : Our rugby analyst tries to engage the Taoiseach’s help in urging the IRFU to change tack and fully participate in the IRB’sSevens tournaments DEAR TAOISEACH, In these tough economic times I am writing to you and respectfully requesting your assistance to introduce an exciting new business to Ireland. It would boost the country economically, give Ireland worldwide publicity and have a positive long-term effect financially and culturally
Baseball Hall of Fame’s Refusal to Acknowledge Steroids Era Insulting to Entire Generation of Fans
In a few days, the latest class to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame will be announced, and it’s expected that Barry Larkin will be the only inductee named by the baseball writers.
New Zealand knights World Cup-winning rugby coach
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Rugby World Cup-winning All Blacks coach Graham Henry has been awarded a knighthood in New Zealand ‘s annual New Year Honors List as the rugby-mad nation continues to celebrate its first world title in 24 years. The 65-year-old former school teacher, who resigned the All Blacks coaching job after the World Cup final in October, is now Sir Graham Henry and the latest of a handful of former players or coaches to receive one of New Zealand’s highest honors. Martin Snedden, the former test cricketer who headed the company that organized the World Cup, has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit , one step down from a knighthood.
Rugby gains foothold in Afghanistan
Modest start: There are strong hopes for the future of rugby in Afghanistan. AFP PHOTO/Massoud HOSSAINI Source: AFP ORGANISERS of Afghanistan’s first rugby tournament hope the game will be as popular as buzkashi, a kind of polo played with a goat’s carcass. Cricket and soccer have already gained a strong following and regional success has offered a rare glimmer of hope in the war-torn country
Afghanistan kicks off its first rugby tournament
Afghanistan kicked off its first official rugby tournament on Friday, with organisers hoping the game will one day be as popular as buzkashi , a kind of polo played with the carcass of a headless goat. Cricket and football have already gained a strong following, and regional sporting success has offered a rare glimmer of hope in the war-wracked country. But enthusiasts believe Afghans, who have faced decades of conflict and hardship, are even better suited to the rough and tumble of the rugby field, which is more akin the national sport buzkashi, without the need for horses
Rugby not alone as trust lies bleeding in the gutter of betrayal | Kevin Mitchell
Kevin Mitchell Martin Johnson, the then England rugby manager, talks to the media but journalists and sportsmen no longer trust each other. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images When the last poisonous dagger is dragged from the carcass of English rugby – not long now, Brutus, surely – whoever betrayed his sport will have to ask himself: was it worth it?
Newcastle fans outraged as St James’ Park name is dropped (Reuters)
By Mike Collett LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Newcastle United fans reacted with fury on Thursday after the club announced it was dropping the 119-year-old name of its ground St James’ Park and calling it the Sports Direct Arena instead.