Author: Matt Tewhatu
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What’s with Warren’s grizzly demeanour?
OPINION – The Rugby World Cup is a once in a lifetime opportunity for some players and coaches
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The first week of the 2015 Rugby World Cup in pictures
The first week of the 2015 Rugby World Cup has been more than we could have possibly hoped for. From monumental, history-making upsets to the World Champions being solidly challenged, here is the first week of the tournament in pictures. [ffc-gallery] Click here to take a journey through the first week of the 2015…
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Scotland seeing blue sky after Japan but darker clouds to come
OPINION – Scotland navigated a potential storm against Japan at Kingsholm on Wednesday after fearing their worst nightmare when the Brave Blossoms upset South Africa.
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Former England back questions Lancaster’s decision on Burgess
LONDON – Former England back Austin Healey has questioned Stuart Lancaster’s decision to couple Brad Barritt and Sam Burgess in the midfield for England’s clash against Wales.
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Sam’s the man as Joseph to miss rest of pool stage
LONDON – Explosive England centre Jonathan Joseph has been replaced in the centres by league convert Sam Burgess for their match-up against Wales at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Australia see off an impressive Fiji
LONDON – The Wallabies have opened their Rugby World Cup campaign with a rusty but adequate 28-13 win against a resurgent Fiji
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Invigorated Scotland tame lionhearted Blossoms
LONDON – Scotland have tamed the Brave Blossoms at Kingsholm in Gloucester 45-10 after blowing a tired Japan away in the second half.
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Heyneke Meyer resists knee-jerk reactions for squad to play Samoa
LONDON – Under-fire Springbok Coach Heyneke Meyer has made 10 changes to his squad to play Samoa at Villa Park in Birmingham on Saturday.
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SPONSORED POST: Rugby World Cup all about increasing involvement in game
Last weekend threw up one of the most spectacular weekends of rugby that you’re ever likely to see at a Rugby World Cup and involved everything from thrillers to historical upsets. If you’ve ever pulled on the boots and strapped on the strapping tape then you would have undoubtedly felt that twinge in your legs…