Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Waratahs vs Reds the post match analysis

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There was plenty of interesting talking points to come out of the game, but the one that interests me the most is the discussion about the standard of the game. Some posters (here and elsewhere) opined that the game was a horrible display, and the standard of play across the Tasman was far better than what we saw at Homebush. I disagree. I thought the game was actually pretty good to watch, even if the first half was a little slow. The last 20 was absorbing, and it was telling that there was not the usual procession of older members out of the ground with 10 minutes to go.

But more than that I think people may have expected a little bit too much from the first game of the season. Round 1 is always a weekend of scrappy, physical slogs played by teams at 70 or 80% of what they are generally capable of doing. On top of that when was the last time a Reds/Tahs game was a free-flowing game? I think there may have been one back in the 60s, bLinkut it’s been lean since then. When you combine those two factors the game was always going to be a physical slogfest.

And as far as physical slogfests go I thought the standard was pretty good. There weren’t too many dropped balls, wayward kicks or missed tackles. Both defensive lines performed with aplomb, which is more than can be said for the Blues and Crusaders. I’m not saying this game was the game of the round, but I do think it was up there, and I expect both sides to be right in there at the business end of the season.

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur Live

Arsenal vs Tottenham Hotspur Live- Follow every kick as Arsenal take
on Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium in the Premier League.

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have issued a joint statement asking
fans to behave themselves during Sunday's big match. All we can say
is, good luck with that.

As always, the stakes will be high when North London's rivals meet.
Spurs are fighting for a spot among the leaders, while the Gunners are
fighting to hold onto fourth place. That means both teams will be
pushing hard for a win, and since both fanbases despise each other,
the atmosphere should be cracking at the Emirates.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Eastern with American TV coverage
on Fox Soccer. We'll start live commentary right here around 8:15.

Friday, February 24, 2012

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Super Rugby 2012 Week 1: Blues vs Crusaders Live, Brumbies vs Force Live, Bulls vs Sharks Live.

Chiefs' tight five set themselves huge problem in Super Rugby

The Chiefs' tight five is keen to transform its intended weak link status on its head by speedily dominating opposition forward packs this time.

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Lock Kane Thompson is new towards the franchise but has seen plenty in his having fun with profession and he features a concept for that doubters who say the Chiefs look like thoroughbreds within the backs but ponies up front.

"We really don't fork out plenty of attention to what men and women to the outdoors are expressing about us but we can not just speak it, we have received to point out it within the subject and that's the only real way we're going to eliminate that tag," Thompson claimed. "We've got to front up and there is certainly definitely opinion inside of this team that we're powerful up front. We're not looking to develop parity, we're going to try to dominate."

Thompson, 1.98m and 113kg, can be an choice at lock alongside co-captain Craig Clarke, Brodie Retallick, Mike Fitzgerald and Romana Graham. Chiefs' props include things like Ben Afeaki, Toby Smith, Sona Taumalolo and Ben Tameifuna.

Hooker Hika Elliot is perhaps the largest identify amid them but he is put from the shade when in comparison to loosies Liam Messam, Tanerau Latimer and Sam Cane and backs Sonny Costs Williams, Richard Kahui and Aaron Cruden.

Thompson agreed that can be element in the rationale why the tight five is perceived as comparatively weak.

"We've obtained lots of talent around while in the backline and from the loose forwards. The tight five are probably a bit lesser recognized when it comes to significant names but we're actually assured we are able to just take on any pack during the competing firms. We all know groups will likely have a go at us there but we're hunting ahead to your problem."

Thompson, thirty, played for Samoa while in the previous two World Cups and happens into the Chiefs through a stint abroad at Dax in France. He commenced his Tremendous rugby job together with the Highlanders in 2006 and 2007 right before shifting overseas and returning to New Zealand in 2010.

He performed in the very first two pre-season matches for the Chiefs but a neck injury kept him from the decline for the Hurricanes in torrential rain in Taupo last week.

But he hopes for being named on Thursday to perform towards a few of his previous team-mates when Jamie Joseph's Highlanders stop by Waikato Stadium on Saturday.

"I performed a little beneath Jamie at Wellington at the same time and I realize what they're going to carry for the sport. We will must be completely ready for it. They're usually potent up front, that is the way Jamie coaches. They assault the breakdown, they're a physical crew likely by how they performed very last calendar year - they caught a couple of groups by surprise but I believe all people will be prepared for them this season."

The Chiefs forwards are going to be perfectly drilled by Tom Coventry, Thompson's previous mentor at Samoa and Hawke's Bay, and therefore are keen to create a identify for their selves versus the Highlanders and an additional derby the subsequent week at your house in opposition to the Blues.

Thompson extra: "We should come up with a statement early on."

Western Force return back to their rivals

Western Pressure forwards coach Nick Stiles has hit again in the Perth Super Rugby team's Linkcritics saying folks can be foolish to bet on them staying previous.

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Two Australian bookies have set the Force as favourites to finish in very last area in 2012 with the Brumbies, Lions and Cheetahs also tipped to stay close to the bottom.

The primary reason to the Force's predicted struggle is the fact that they dropped their star factors collector James O'Connor and dropped first-choice five-eighth Willie Ripia through the staff.

Forwards mentor Stiles says the Power are going to be great with out the pair and claims betting on them to complete previous can be throwing it away.

"You'd be losing your money I reckon," Stiles instructed AAP on Monday.

"So keep your hard-earned within your pocket or set us to finish somewhat higher than that."

In pre-season Tremendous Rugby heat ups the Force struggled against Brumbies and Reds that has not helped the bookmakers predictions.

Former Brumbies prop Salesi Ma'afu has moved to Perth while in the off-season but has long been surprised how swiftly all people had authored off the Force.

"It may make me feel fantastic if all people persons are likely to set their income on it and shed their cash," Ma'afu said.

"I imagine we've got a superb team."

Ironically Ma'afu will likely be back again in Canberra on Friday because the Pressure kick off their Tremendous rugby time towards the Brumbies in Canberra.

Twenty-eight-year-old Ma'afu performed fifty two games for your Brumbies and has won 14 Examination caps considering that earning his Wallabies debut in 2010 but is hunting forward to new environment.

"I'd been there six several years and factors seem to get quite dull," stated Ma'afu.

"That's just how living is. I wanted a improve. I am happier now with my rugby and my life and relishing it."

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Bulls announced their Super Rugby team against Sharks

The Bulls have named their workforce to facial area the Sharks on this season's Tremendous Rugby opening match at Loftus Versfeld on Friday.

As predicted Pierre Spies will captain the workforce and previous Stormers back Johann Sadie has become thrown straight into your action.

Francois Hougaard is named at scrum half.

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Super Rugby 2012 Week 1 Fixture

Date
Game
Time GMT

24 February

Blues vs Crusaders Live
06:35

24 February

08:40

24 February

17:10

25 February

06:35

25 February

08:40

25 February

15:05

25 February

17:10

The Bulls possess a new look to them as nine from the match-day 22 is going to be profitable their to begin with Bulls Tremendous Rugby cap whenever they all get on to your subject.

The Bulls newcomers are Johann Sadie, Francois Venter, Jacques Potgieter, Juandre Kruger, Willie Wepener, CJ Stander, Jano Vermaak, Louis Fouche and JJ Engelbrecht.

The participant while using most Super Rugby caps for that Bulls is Morne Steyn on 89 caps carefully adopted by Pierre Spies on 72 and Akona Ndungane on 67 Super Rugby caps.

Much more to observe.

Bulls (Tremendous Rugby Caps in brackets)

Zane Kirchner (54), Akona Ndungane (67), Johann Sadie (7) , Francois Venter (0) , Bjorn Basson (twenty five), Morne Steyn (89), Francois Hougaard (29), Pierre Spies (72, c), Jacques Potgieter (0) , Deon Stegmann (fifty five), Juandre Kruger (0) , Flip van der Merwe (34), Werner Kruger (58), Chiliboy Ralepelle (35), Dean Greyling (15).

Replacements: Willie Wepener (40) , Frik Kirsten (2), Wilhelm Steenkamp (36), CJ Stander (0) , Jano Vermaak (sixty two) , Louis Fouche (0) , JJ Engelbrecht (0) .

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Dagg double helps Crusaders defeat Rebels

The Crusaders surged during the 2nd 50 percent to beat the Melbourne Rebels 14-19 within the ultimate pre-season Super Rugby match held at AAMI Park on Saturday afternoon.

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Super Rugby 2012 Week 1 Fixture

Date
Game
Time GMT
Live

24 February

Blues vs Crusaders Live
06:35
Live

24 February

08:40
Live

24 February

17:10
Live

25 February

06:35
Live

25 February

08:40
Live

25 February

15:05
Live

25 February

17:10
Live
All Black star Israel Dagg scored two tries while in the match - just one in every 50 %.

The Rebels scored tries by way of Gareth Delve and James O'Connor who was forced from the discipline immediately after 45 minutes and straight away place ice on his still left leg.

O'Connor did nevertheless say just after the match up that he had felt a small twinge in his quad but didn't depart the discipline a result of the damage.

The Rebels can have yet another fear above hooker Ged Robinson will have scans on the calf injuries after he left the area immediately after seven minutes.

When Dagg was the star with the match up along with his double the successful consider was scored by Adam Whitelock

After the sport Rebels Head Mentor Damien Hill was happy together with the energy irrespective of the loss, and may see the team's advancement by means of what may be a hard trial recreation marketing campaign. "The work was there from start out towards the finish which was better than last week against the Blues," explained Hill.

"A several men which were offered opportunities really stood up so we will obtain a great deal from that."

From one of many very best ahead packs in Super Rugby the Rebels have been definitely up from it for the scrum, and at numerous phases through the entire video game the Crusaders took total benefit to both win the penalty or launch an assault. Having said that this was not the major lead to of disappointment for Hill within the contest.

"We expected to be beneath strain provided the excellent of your Crusaders' pack, but I feel we stood up fairly properly," reported Hill over the Rebels internet site.

"The line-out was fair, as well as the defence was potent, we truly produced them do the job for their details.

"The only significant disappointment was the opportunities we manufactured for ourselves we weren't capable to capitalise on.

"That's some thing this staff has to find out too, but overall I'm happy."

Hill played his ideal readily available crew for 50 minutes just before he began to ring the variations, and even though he failed to alter the vast majority of the players unexpectedly as he has completed in former weeks, with the close with the game 30 gamers had taken the discipline to the Rebels.

"We didn't make mass changes simultaneously, we only produced two or three variations at a time," claimed Hill.

"It's a lengthy season, you go through a complete squad inside a season, so these men has to be in a position to come in to the team at any time and conduct.

"That's what these trials are for."

The Crusaders kick off this season's Super Rugby year on Friday following week from the Blues in Auckland even though the Rebels use a bye next week and engage in their to begin with match at your house versus the Waratahs on Friday March the 2nd.