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Scrum-bagged: Trouble in Paradise?

Is the cornerstone that has often become the capstone in a rugby contest, in serious jeopardy of moving to the “too hard” basket for this Union of sports?

Before we go too deep into this quest, let me avert any seasonally …

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Thank You and Good Night, Big Vic!

Certainly not on this festival night, as the BaaBaas took the sheep thing a bleating too far; oone missed tackle said, follow me, with a beating not far behind.

However, this final note will not distort the overall notation on a …

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The Rugby Championship – What’s in a Name?

Some weeks have passed since the monumental announcement of the new competition that now extends south into the Americas, as Argentina provide an answer to any obsessive even numbered people.

There is also the extended “Super” competition to begin 2012 before we will …

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The Bryce Admits He Didn’t Get It Right – Call it a Breakdown!

In a move likely to add more fuel to the fire – the burning of the Bryce effigy blaze – the man who killed a couple of crusades in 2011 has come out and spoken about his performance in the …

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NOTED N QUOTED: Graham Henry

Time has relentlessly continued on, as we now near two weeks since the world of union had its final New Zealand song.

In this land, we have already had the announcement of the SupeRugby squads for 2012, which signals to everyone …

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VIDEO: Remembering the 600 who started Rugby World Cup 2011

Rugby World Cup 2011 is flying by at break-neck, watching speed?

With the “fun” stuff about to cease, and knock-out rugby to separate those acting the part, from those really playing the part; here is a nice reminder of the 600 …

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MOERED YOU: The Bokke Weekend – An essential rugby journey

Most, if not all, will have had the pleasure of experiencing the sporting experience vicariously through the Bounce’s many tweets and posts. His stream of sporting consciousness continues with the following words that should speak deep to all …

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RWC: Springboks Arrive in Wellington for their 2011 Webb Ellis Defense – VIDEO

It is well after 5am and after returning from what you will view; I am getting a little tired. Oh; you didn’t really want to know about “that” part of the RugbyJourney!

Very well, and with no other words really needed; …

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