Posts Tagged "Rugby World Cup 2011"

The great joy of sport comes from tales of redemption and the Wallabies experienced an absolution of sorts against England last Saturday at Twickenham.

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The Roar exclusive: John O’Neill, ARU Managing Director and CEO, reflects on the 2011 rugby year that was, including an explanation on why the current economic models for the Rugby World Cup is unsustainable:

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We’re so predictable, aren’t we, us humans? New Zealand has won the 2011 World Cup and will continue to celebrate for a long time to come. And who cares what the rest of us think?

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One of the learnings from Rugby World Cup 2011 is that rugby has a long way to go if it is to become a truly global sport.

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There has been much written in the press this week celebrating the remarkable career of Brad Thorn, and rightfully so.

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First of all, congrats to the All Blacks. I don’t say Kiwis, as it was a champion team that deservedly won the World Cup.

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For 20 years, I have sat back and watched the trials and tribulations of five wonderful games of rugby that held me on the edge of my seat each time.

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With the Richie McCaw-led All Blacks and Thierry Dusautoir-skippered France set to finalise the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park tonight, the curtain will fall on yet another example of where the International Rugby Board is crippling a great game.

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A resurrected Berrick Barnes is ready to pilot Australia on their upcoming northern tour with besieged playmaker Quade Cooper one of four front-line Wallabies ruled out.

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Wales’s Rugby World Cup campaign ultimately ended in massive disappointment, a bronze medal playoff loss to Australia capping a tournament in which several younger players starred.

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French sports daily l’Equipe on Saturday devoted its entire front page to 50 reasons why French ppeople should set their alarms early on Sunday morning to watch the World Cup final against New Zealand.

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Accepting there are “absolutely no guarantees”, inspirational captain Richie McCaw believes the All Blacks will win Sunday night’s Rugby World Cup through sheer will and desire.

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France coach Marc Lievremont has rejected accusations his side might resort to dirty play in the Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks.

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As the All Blacks are about to make good on 20 years of Rugby World Cup barrenness – and they will – it is not remiss to acknowledge the sheer class and character by which that appeasement is being achieved.

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A New Zealand Rugby World Cup victory on Sunday would be a wonderful reward for the sacrifices made by veteran All Black forward Brad Thorn, according to his former National Rugby League club coach Wayne Bennett.

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One is a halfback keen to return to the scrum-base, the other an All Blacks’ after-thought who spent last month skateboarding and drinking beer.

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Veteran coach Graham Henry says a New Zealand victory over France in Sunday night’s Rugby World Cup final would provide him and his family with “eternal peace”.

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The All Blacks are blocking out the extreme external pressures as they brace for another French ambush in Sunday night’s Rugby World Cup final in Auckland.

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Quade Cooper is facing a likely knee reconstruction and will be fighting to return for next year’s Super Rugby competition after his tumultuous Rugby World Cup campaign ended horribly on Friday night.

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And the All Blacks ARE excited. They have to be, because they know, just as most Kiwis know – our time has come! But they are experienced enough to know that nothing good comes easy – and they are, and have been, prepared to work for it.

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