Archive for June, 2008

Memo to the BBC: oval-ball game wants a Match of the Day too

Sunday, June 29th, 2008 Posted in independent | No Comments »

Not content with 'Match of the Day', the BBC introduced its sibling 'Match of the Day 2', providing a double fix for the footie addicts. They are 2-0 up on ... Read more..

Brian Viner: Rugby is ugly, but beautiful game can play a blinder

Saturday, June 28th, 2008 Posted in independent | No Comments »

The alleged late-night antics of four young men that attracted such unfortunate publicity for the England rugby team in New Zealand should have brought a disapproving purse to my lips, ... Read more..

Carter the All Black wizard signs for a spell at Perpignan

Saturday, June 28th, 2008 Posted in independent | No Comments »

The New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter has signed a six-month deal with the French side Perpignan. Read more..

Andrew 'pleased to be home' after troubled tour

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 Posted in independent | No Comments »

The England squad arrived back in Britain yesterday from their tour of New Zealand which made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Two defeats by the All Blacks were overshadowed ... Read more..

New Zealand 44 England 12 : Question of attitude the latest poser for England

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008 Posted in independent | No Comments »

Does it hurt enough? Defeat, that is. Rugby in New Zealand is always cruel to the body. As the last rites were being read over the dying English season on ... Read more..