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December Club News
A severely under strength Verwood paid the price losing heavily to Oakmedians on Saturday 23rd December. See Results
Verwood lost narrowly to Puddletown at home on Saturday 16th December 15-25. Despite fielding a makeshift front row, Verwood led 10-8 at half-time. The lead would have been 10-3 but for Verwood failing to clear their lines on the stroke of half-time. Verwood had scored through Tim Wynn following a quick tap penalty. Wynn forced his way to the line from 15 metres out. Garry Maidment scored the second after a darting run from a ruck.
This is how the score remained until the final quarter. Puddletown remained camped in the Verwood 22, and finally scored - 10-13
Verwood regained the lead soon after. This was an opportunist try from Garry Maidment. Darting blind from a maul, and stepping Puddletowns right wing he ran in from 30 metres out.
With 5 miutes remaining, Verwood led 15-8. Verwood's deserved victory was not to be. Puddletown scored in the last 2mintes of the match and a further try followed in injury after Verwood lost possession after desperately trying to run the ball from their own line.
Other Results:
Poole P Warminster P
Weymouth 8 Martock 10
Wincanton P Blandford P
See League Table
Verwood failed to travel to Martock on Saturday 9th December. Injuries left the Club unable to field a front row. Verwood's match against Wimborne on Saturday 2nd December was cancelled.
The Club's traditional Christmas Sherry Morning will be held at the Royal British Legion Verwood commencing at 12pm
November Club News
Verwood failed to beat League leaders Weymouth on Saturday 25th November losing 67-7. See League Table
Other League Results:
Poole 19 Martock 23
Warminster 19 Blandford 49
Wincanton 17 Puddletown 6
Verwood beat Brockenhurst
24-0 on Saturday 18th November. Simon Banks
and Malcolm Warriner were amongst the try scorers.
The Club Handbook is now available.
Verwood lost narrowly to Bladford, the League leaders, at home on Saturday 11th November. For this and other League results as well as the current Table Click here
Verwood lost 59-0 to Pewsey Vale on Saturday 4th November
October Club News
Verwood lost to Oakmedians at home on Saturday 28th October. The weather was appalling. Verwood trailed 7-0 at half-time, having played against the wind and driving rain. In the second half the wind changes direction completely!! Final score - Verwood 0 Oaks 33. The Match marked the remarkable re-appearance of our elustrious Secretary at Hooker. Is this the start of a comeback? See Robin's Page
Verwood lose convincingly to Poole in their second League game of the Season.
Verwood visited Chapel Gate on Saturday 14th October losing narrowly to Bournemouth Nomads 7-0
Verwood's League game against Warminster has had to be postponed due to a spate of injuries with no less than six injuries alone picked up in the game against Wincanton.
By popular demand the Web Site of the Month for October is Bath RFC
September Club News
Verwood lost at home 52-3 to a well drilled Wincanton side. To see the current table click on League
Congratulations to local sides Dorchester and Swanage & Wareham who have both progressed beyond the first round of the Tetley Bitter Cup:
Dorchester 24 21 Staines
Swanage & Wareham 18 12 Amersham & Chiltern
61-12. What a good performance this was from Verwood against Fleet, a real moral booster. It was good to see the return of Darren Kendall. He and newcomer Richard Hunt put on a fine display in the midfield.
Verwood's match against Warminster has been postponed because of the fuel crisis, but a home game against Fordingbridge was arranged. Alas, another defeat for our guys to a well drilled outfit
The Club has lost the coaching assistance of Shane Verrion due to work and other commitments. We wish to thank Shane for his contribution to the Club last Season
We wish to thank the Ellingham & Ringwood Agricultural Society for the kind donation to Club funds following the assistance the Club provided in the build up to their annual show.
Fitness has been identified as one of the Club's problems. Take a look at Scrum.com's dedicated fitness site and get fit and stay fit for rugby with expert Clive Brewer. Click Here
Verwood lost convincingly to Oakmedians on Saturday 9th September. Again the Club were depleted by the absence of a number of regular players. The Club must now raise its game for the first League match against Warminster next Saturday
Verwood lost their first game of the Season against Lychett Minster on Saturday 45 - 0. Although a disappointing start to the season, there were a number of positive aspects to the game. At half time the score line was 12-0, and should have been 12-3 but for Andy Hoggins missing a relatively easy penalty kick in front of the posts. There were also a number of absentees due to holiday or other commitments.
Verwood play Oakmedians away next Saturday.
The Web Site of the Month for September has now been selected -
Web Site of the Month
August Club News
The Webmaster has returned from summer hols in sunny Minorca. Not much sign of any rugby activity on the Island. A potential recruit for the Club was however sighted
The Club did not run a Touch Rugby Competition at the Rustic Fayre - Pitches required for Car parking. Instead, a "trial" match was organised against Fordingbridge at the Recreation ground. This proved to be a useful build up to our first game on Saturday at home to Lychett Minster.
Roy Hammond & Co represented the Club in the Mudeford Raft Race on 6th August.
July Club News
There was an excellent turnout for pe-season training on 27th July. Nice to see some new faces. Our thanks to Dave Underwood for taking the Session.
Robin Peirce, Secretary to Verwood RUFC, was caught streaking at the recent All England Lawn Tennis Championship held at Wimbledon. Asked why he did this he replied, The Umpire called "New balls please" so I thought I would oblige.
The 22 year old Peirce has been severely reprimanded by the Club
We have started Training!!
Welcome back Dave Underwood.
The Verwood Community Executive Committee met on Monday 17th July to give further consideration to Pitch allocation at Potterne Park. Unfortunately, they once again resolved to move the Rugby Pitch to an area currently unsuitable because of drainage and other problems. We await with baited breath as to how this is to be resolved. It is still unclear as to whether there will in fact be any changes this season.
The Final round of the Touch Rugby Tournament has been played. Verwood Barbarians won the Hookway Cup. Many thanks to Ian Hookway for his very generous sponsorship of the Cup. The Event proved to be a resounding success and will be repeated and hopefully expanded next summer. For Final Table See Results for details. Some Pictures are now available - See Pictures
June Club News
Round 5 of the Touch Rugby, results go as to form. Victories for the Barbarians and the Fayrewood. It's the last week of the Tournament next Thursday (6th July). The Hookway Cup will be presented to the winners
Round 4 of the Touch Rugby sees shock defeats for the Barbarians and Swans.
Robin is quoted as being "devastated" that C&A are closing their stores
Ian Hookway has kindly agreed to sponsor the trophy for the Touch Ruby Tournament which is to be known as the "Hookway Cup". Our thanks to him
Round 3 of the Touch Rugby saw victories for the Barbarians and The Fayrewood. Another excellent turnout.
The latest bulletin from Murphy in New Zealand has arrived. Click on Murphy for the full details
Round 2 of the touch rugby tournament saw a huge turnout of 40+
The 2000/1 Season League fixtures have been announced. Click on Fixtures to download them. Effectively, the Club has been promoted and will be playing stronger Clubs next season. The new League is Dorset & Wilts Division Two South
May Club News
The first round
of Touch Rugby Matches have been played - thoroughly enjoyed by all who
took part. Details can be found at Touch Rugby
Results
It's Carnival in Verwood this Weekend. Look out for our float and the Club's representation in the Tug of War
The Practice session for the Touch Rugby Tournament held on 25th May proved to be a resounding success. There was a 30+ turnout. Hopefully, this forebodes well for the start of the Tournament next week
The Club held its AGM on 16th May which was extremely well attended. Congratulations to Darren Clarbull who will Captain the First XV next Season. Click here for details of the new Officials
Simon has a secret admirer - see Feedback
The Club has at last been informed that it has been successful in its appeal against a deduction of 2 League Points
There will be a practice session at Potterne Park on Thursday 25th May
(7PM) for those taking part in the Touch Rugby Tournament. If you're interested,
just turn up. Click on Touch Rugby
for full details
Preliminary Team List now available
The end of Season Dinner Dance was held on Friday 12th May at the St Leonard's Hotel. Congratulations to all those who won awards. Robin enjoyed himself, have a listen - The Dinner
The Boys return from Tour more or less in one piece
April Club News
Verwood go on Tour to Torquay this Weekend (28-30 April)
It is with great regret that we have to announce that the Club's Treasurer, Keith Hesketh, died last Sunday - he was just 60. He will be greatly missed
The Club is intending to run a Touch Rugby Tournament in June. Click on Touch Rugby for full details
The April Newsletter is published on the Chairman's Page
Verwood played Romsey III at home on Saturday and won 19-17. An entertaining game enjoyed by all.
Verwood played Swanage & Wareham III on 1st April losing 56-0 to a very well drilled outfit. Swanage & Wareham are Dorset's premier side and have considerable strength in depth.
We've added a search engine to our front page as an added feature for our visitors. Our thanks to Google.You can still take your photo by clicking on the link detailed on the index.
March Club News
Voice and fax messages can now be left on 0870 165 6449
See the NZ perspective of the Six Nations and the latest report from NZ on Murphy's Page
Verwood lost the final League game away to Poole on Saturday 25th March. Click here to see the Report. This was a game Verwood could have won. In the end, we put up an excellant display and look forward to the competition next Season. Click on League for final positions
Congratulations to Hungerford, the outright winners of the League with a 100% record
See feedback for the latest complimentary remarks about our Site. www.blythrfc.co.uk is pretty good too, pay them a visit
Tour details now finalised, click here for Tour Update
No Game this weekend because of the Six Nations. Verwood play Alderholt on Sunday
Andy Hoggins has satisfactorily proved his Welsh parentage to the Committee. Details will be passed on to the WRU
The Club has received a copy of the RFU's consultative document on proposals to address the decline in the Adult Game. Responses are required by 1st May
An update on the New Zealand scene has arrived from Murphy
Look out for the Chairman's Page A new feature for Ken Banks to make known his views
Verwood lost 33-0 to top of the table Hungerford on Saturday Click here for Report. Despite losing, this was a superb performance by the Club, and the team is now confident of a good run in for the end of the season. We play Ellingham & Ringwood next.
No game on the 4th March due to the Six Nations. The Club was well represented at Twickers to see England run rampant over Wales - See Robin's Page . However, on Sunday Verwood played Portcastrians in the anniversary Match to mark the founding of the Club which is now 6 years old - see HistoryVerwood won 22-7
Details of the Club's Rugby Tour in April are
now available
February Club News
Verwood lost 41-3 to Puddletown away in the League on 26th February. This was particularly disappointing after the game the previous Saturday against Fordingbridge. There are only two League games left, both at home, to top of the table Hungerford, and lowly Poole. Can we produce THE shock result?
Verwood beat Fordingbridge 28-3 on 19/2/00. click here for Match Report
Verwood has made its representations for the Dorset & Wilts Cluster meeting to be held next month concerning the future of junior rugby. Click here for details.
Verwood played Supermaine at Home on Saturday 12th February losing 25-5. The Club is still chasing its first League win of the season.
Verwood may be deducted 2 points in the League for fielding an un-registered player against Warminster. An appeal has been lodged.
Verwood played Lychett Minster at home on Saturday 4th February and lost 40-14. Verwood were depleted considering it was an International weekend. Meanwhile, the Chairman, Keith Hesketh, Robin Peirce and Ian Hookway flew the Club colours and visited HQ to see the Ireland Match. What a cracker, with England strolling home 50-18.
January Club News
Poole failed to meet their League fixture with top of the table Hungerford and have had 2 points deducted. See the current League Table
Weymouth cried off but Verwood played Portcastrians of Bournemouth on Saturday 29th January, losing 17-7
Although Brockenhurst cried off, Fordingbridge seconds have stepped in and Verwood recorded thier first win of the season. Verwood won 22-17 with tries from Phil Huckle (2), Shane Verrion (1), Tim Wynn (1) and Wayne Vaughan (1).
Verwood lost 24-3 to Pewsey Vale away on 15th January. Another disappointing result for the Club. The tide will turn soon, it is only a question of when!
The Club has been allocated 4 tickets for England v Ireland (5th February) and 6 tickets for England v Wales (4th March). Members who are interested, please contact a Committee Member or click here to e-mail us.
The Club now has its own Domain Name -
www.verwoodrufc.org.uk Please use this link in future.
Verwood lost 24-0 to Warminster who remain second in the League. The score line did not reflect the game. Verwood were losing 7-0 at half-time against the run of play. The second half saw Warminster score three tries in the last quarter.
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27/12/00
TIGERS HOLD ON FOR BATH DOUBLE
Leicester completed the double over their fiercest rivals at the Recreation
Ground on Tuesday, hanging on for a 17-16 win which leaves them 11 points
clear at the top of the Zurich Premiership.
JENKINS INSPIRED CARDIFF KEEP SWANSEA WITHIN THEIR SIGHTS
A inspired five minutes from Neil Jenkins at the start of the second
half was enough to see Cardiff home against their old rivals Newport on
Boxing Day.
11/12/00
Following England's blood smitten victory over South Africa, yesterday it was the turn of the Barbarians to take on the tourists at Cardiff. The Barbas took the form of a World XV. The match lived up to expectatations with some wonderful open play. Despite an impressive first half display by the Barbas, the Boks ran out victors 41-31
26/11/00
Wales threw away the game, losing narrowly to South Africa
Jason Leonard won his 86th Cap for England yesterday passing the record held by Rory Underwood
Woodward denies threatening England players
Italy 19 New Zealand 56
London Irish's Onor O'Shea may be out for 10 weeks after dislocating his ankle in his club's 26-6 defeat at the hands of Gloucester
Brian Lima (Samoa & Stade Francais) is out for 6 months after sustaining
a knee injury
25/11/00
England beat Argenmtina 19-0 in liuck lustre display
Jenkins reclaims Number 10 Shirt as Wales face South Africa tomorrow
19/11/00
Yesterday's Internationals results:
Scotand 31 Samoa 8
Wales 42 USA 11
England 22 Australia 19
France 42 New Zealand 33
Today:
Ireland 18 South Africa 28
The Bars remained closed at Twickeham despite England's Victory ( and the presence of Mr & Mrs Pierce) which was against the run of play. Luger's try certainly had the hint of a knock forward and he din't appear to ground the ball.
Ireland were unable to repeat their 1965 win over the Boks
Crowds return to Murrayfield - 50,000+ but Scotland disappoint
Wales cruise to victory over USA. They meet South Africa next. Arwel
Thomas or Neil Jenkins for the Number 10 shirt is the big debate in Wales
11/11/00
Internationals today:
Scotand v Australia
Wales v Samoa
France v New Zealand
Ireland v Japan
In the Tetley Bitter Cup, match of the day is Gloucester v Leicester
6/11/00
In a reply of the World Cup Final France came off second best again losing 18 -13. Castaignede is out of the game for at least 6 months having ruptured his achilles tendon
Gloucester achieve first win over Bath at the Memorial Ground in 27 years - Bath 18 Gloucester 24
Swansea 29 Cardiff 22
4/11/00
Scotland played their first pre-Xmas Test match against USA Eagles at Murrayfield winning 53-6
New Zealand got their four match tour of Japan, France and Italy off to a winning start in Tokyo on Friday, scoring seven tries in defeating the Pacific Barbarians 50-10.
It's not even a year since the Wallabies ran over France to win the
Rugby World Cup at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, but some may hardly recognise
the Wallabies when they run out against France at Stade de France today
31/10/00
Facing rising injuries and players leaving the game, the rugby authorities are considering outlawing tackles above the waist; adding to the problem is the impact of the uncontested ruck and maul giving freedom to forwards to line up for their big hits.
In the European Cup Swansea remain the only undefeated team in the competition.
Matthew Burke has made a sensational return to the Australian team scoring 24 points in their 64-13 victory over a Japan Presidents XV in Tokyo on Saturday.
The British and Irish Lions are set for the most lucrative tour in their
history after negotiating a £1m short sponsorship deal for next year's
trip to Australia.
28/10/00
Another European Cup Weekend
Cardiff beat Saracens last night 24-14. Neil Jenkins had collected his MBE that morning and finished the day with eight penalties
Leinster staged an extraordinary comeback against Northampton after trailing by 18 points. Final score 40-31. The Cup holders have failed to qualify for the later stages
Bath keep their hopes alive beating Munster 18-5 Leicester beat Pontypridd
27-19.
23/10/00
The Welsh Clubs Role on in the European Cup. Notable Wins for Pontypidd, Newport, Swansea Llanelli and Cardiff.
Irish coach on fact finding trip to Romania deported for want of a visa!!
Munster beat Bath 31-9
Stade overwhelm wasps 40-10
Northampton face elimination losing 14-8 to Leinster
In the Tetley Bitter Cup 3rd Round the following result stood out:
Leeds 100 Morley 0
21/10/00
The third weekend of European Cup games today. Pick of the fixtures must be Cardiff v Saracens. Live on BBC 1
Pontypridd played last night beating Leicester 18-11
Bobby Goulding the Rugby League International Scrum-half is avaiable
for Rugby Union duties for the next two months
15/10/00
Another action packed European Cup weekend saw the English and Welsh sides gaining the better hand over French opposition.
Notable victories for Newport over Bath, Cardiff over Toulouse and Swansea over Stade Francais
Northampton lose again and qualification for the next round now looks doubtful
Can you believe it - England and France will hold a joint training session
in advance of the Six Nations Championship. What is the world coming to
8/10/00
Wasps the wipping boys as Swansea run in five tries in their 54-28 victory
Leicester prove too stong for Pau 46-18, as were Pontypridd beating Glasgow 40-25
Bath beat Castres 25-13, whilst Saracens pull off a rare home defeat for Toulouse 32-22
An Irish weekend double with Munster beating Newport 28-18
Champions Northampton fell at the first hurdle losing 37-30 to Biarritz
7/10/00
European Cup Action this weekend. The first matches were played last
night with Cardiff losing to Ulster and Gloucester beating Llanelli at
Stradey Park. See European Cup
for details of last year's competition (soon to be updated)
30/9/00
Nick Mallett resigns as South African Coach
Match of the Weekend - Bath v Saracens - live coverage on Sky Sports 2
Glasgow Caledonians beat Cardiff 27-26 last night to go second behind
Bridgend in the Welsh/Scottish Premier Division
26/9/00
Last Saturday's Results:
Bristol 24 Leicester Tigers 20
Gloucester 27 NEC Harlequins 23
Newcastle Falcons 59 London Wasps 21
Northampton 24 Bath 23
In Wales, Scott Gibbs turned on the style to inspire Swansea to a 69-20
victory over Edinburgh Reivers
Cardiff beat Bridgend 37-33; Newport hammered Pontypridd 44-22
Jason Little the Aussie International joins Gloucester this week on a two year contract
20/9/00
The South African Rugby Football Union's disciplinary hearing for South Africa's coach, Nick Mallett, has been postponed until 27 September.
Bristol have signed another Argentinian. Felipe Contepomi has joined the West Country club from Newman in Buenos Aires. The young fly-half was signed on the recommendation of captain Gus Pichot, Pumas' centre Eduardo Simone also plays at the Club
17/9/00
The British Lions Itinery has now been finalised Lions click for full details
Bath 19 Newcastle Falcons 12
Leicester Tigers 33 London Irish 20
Manchester Sale 6 Saracens 51
NEC Harlequins 31 Bristol 25
Rotherham 19 Northampton 32
French announce outline bid for 2007 World Cup
Promotion dispute (Premier League and First Division) is likely to be settled this week
15/9/00
Matt Dawson is planning a return to the international scene for England's pre-Christmas internationals
Gregan forced to withdraw from Australian tour party as a result of a neck injury sustained in the Tri-Nations. He will have to rest for four months
Sale consider switch to Sunday Home fixtures to improve attendances
Cardiff face a tough test against in form near neighbours Newport on Saturday
10/9/00
Zurich Premiership - Bath beat Gloucester; Wasps beat Harlequins; Sale beat Northampton
Local Clubs Swanage & Wareham and Dorchester win through the preliminary round of the Tetley Bitter Cup
In Wales, Swansea beat Llanelli at St Helens in their local derby 28-21: Bridgend lead the table and remain undefeated beating Edinburgh Reivers 25-3
Nick Mallett, the South African, coach faces his misconduct charge on September 21 and 22 after criticising the SARFU ticket-pricing policy.
Australian International David Wilson has arrived in London and expects to play and Captain Harlequins in his debut against Bristol next Saturday
3/9/00
Dallaglio expected to play his first game against Saracens on Wednesday
Nick Mallett's position in jeopardy as South African coach. The Boks only won one of their four Tri-Nations matches
Bath beat Quins 38-22 - The match saw the return of Guscott
Leicester 33 Northampton 19 - Apparently a scruffy match and not the expected spectacle. Leicester lead the Zurich Premiership after the 3 opening matches of the Season.
Despite the brilliance of Castaignede who scored all of Saracens 22 points, London Irish ran in deserved winners 27-22
Bridgend beat Llanelli 41-30
Cardiff hammered Edinburgh Reivers 80-16
29/8/00
South Africa were unable to repeat their return to match winning ways after their victory over New Zealand. Australia defeated South Africa in the final round of matches to win the Tri Nations Tournament
12/8/00
Cardiff beat Leicester in a pre-Season head to head challenge.
The re-scheduled Middlesex Sevens takes place at Twickenham on Sunday 13th August. Once again, London Nigeria have qualified through to the finals
Thomas Casteignede shines for Saracens in their 34-13 defeat of Leinster
Bath beat Llanelli in friendly at Stradey Park, winning 40-29
5/8/00
John Eales secured a 4th minute of injury time victory for Australa over the All Blacks in Wellington. His penalty saw the final score line 23-24. Australia keep open their hopes of retaining the Tri-Nations Cup.
30/7/00
The Springboks have once again been battered with Australia beating them 26-6 in Sydney in front of 77,048 souls. Nick Mallett's position as South African coach is now firmly on the line.
Jason Little has signed for Gloucester. He has been capped 73 times for Australia.
The British Lions Tour to Australia next summer will be ten matches. The three Tests will be on June 30th, July 7th and July 14th.
24/7/00
The All Blacks Machine Marches on. This time, South Africa felt their might in Chrischurch. New Zealand won 25-12. This Time Cullen was the hero, with some pacey running from the full back who scored two first half tries.
Gloucester bid for Jason Little and Fijian Alfred Uluinayau. Ian Jones is to captain the side next season.
2001 World Cup Sevens will clash with European Cup Quarter Finals on
the Weekend of 26-28 January.
16/7/00
The All Blacks beat Australia 39-35 in a thrilling match at the Sydney stadium. A world record attendance of 109,874. That man Lomu does it again.
8/7/00
Heineken European Cup Pools announced. Bath and Munster in same Pool, as are Northampton and Leinster.
South Africa play Australia today
Dwyer leaves Bristol to take up coaching job in Australia
4/7/00
NZ beat Scotland in second test, but the Scots put up a spirited performance losing 48-14
3/7/00
WALES END CANADA TOUR UNBEATEN
The culmination of a three week development tour of Canada, Wales ended
on a strong note with a 72-22 victory over a British Columbia provincial
side.
30/6/00
England ended their South African tour on Wednesday night, beating Gauteng Falcons 36-27
On Friday, Fiji play the USA while on Saturday the Samoans meet Canada. Both Matches are to be played in the Samoan Capital
Scotland have made five changes for Saturday's Second Test against New Zealand at Eden Park. Scotland's Glenn Metcalfe has been ruled-out due to an ankle injury.
27/6/00
WALES 67 CANADA A 10
The Welsh Development squad overwhelmed Canada 67-10 which contained
no less than 11 full caps on Saturday night to take their tour record to
3-0.
24/6/00
South Africa 22 England 27. Wilkinson equals points scoring record with 8 penalties and a drop goal. Van der Westhuizen won a record-equalling 61st cap in the Test
Wales win second match in their development tour of Canada
New Zealand 69 Scotland 20. The All Blacks ran in 11 tries. That man Lomu picked up three.
Australia 32 Argentina 25
Graham Henry appointed as coach for 2001 British Lions tour to Australia. Considered to be a controversial appointment by some commentators
18/6/00
International Results:
Canada 27 Ireland 27
South Africa 18 England 13
Australia 53 Argentina 6
NZ Maoris 18 Scotland 15
17/6/00
Wales made a positive start to their tour in Newfoundland, beating Eastern Canada 19-0
England play South Africa in their first test today
Scotland face the New Zealand Maoris at New Plymouth today
Reports in Wales have linked Wales'coach Graham Henry with the British Lions coaching job for the tour of Australia in 2001
Munster star Dominic Crotty has been given a recall to the Ireland test side more than three years after winning his last cap, when they line up to face Canada in Toronto today in what is the final game of their Americas tour.
12/6/00
Ireland beat United States 83-3 in the second match of their American Tour. The Irish scored a national record of 13 tries
South Africa beat Canada 51-18. The Springboks played a fast and loose game.
Scotland play East Coast/Poverty Bay next on their NZ tour.
10/6/00
VIKINGS THRASH SCOTLAND
The touring Scotland side experienced the worst possible start to its New Zealand trip. Not only were they beaten 42-16 by a scratch Vikings team at Whangarei but captain Andy Nicol was taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg.
JONES-HUGHES OUT OF CANADA TOUR
Newport's Australia-born centre Jason Jones-Hughes has been forced to
withdraw from the Wales tour of Canada after suffering an ankle injury.
9/6/00
The new South African Rugby Union website launched several weeks ago
and it
is guaranteed to be a source of valuable information during England's
tour
over the next few weeks. Here is the link:
South Africa Rugby Union
Andy Robinson takes on the new role as full-time England
Coach. His position at Bath has bee filled by Jonathan Callard.
The summer test season continues this weekend with the Eagles taking
a
break from the Epson Cup to play Ireland, and Canada, on-route to Samoa,
stop over for a one-off test against South Africa. Scotland had
a
'gentle' introduction to their tour with a match today against the
invitational New Zealand Vikings in Whangarei .... a venue they have
yet to
win at!
Manu Samoa face Japan in the latest Epson Cup match over the weekend
and
victory will give them a share of the top spot with the USA.
Further details can be found on at:
Scrum.com
5/6/00
Barbarians stuff Premiership Champions Leicester 85-10 in a thrilling match at Twickenham
New All Black captain Todd Blackadder has been battling pain in his feet, but is optimistic of being ready to lead New Zealand in the first Test of 2000 against Tonga on 16 June.
With a shocking second half collapse against North American rival USA, Canada coach David Clark only has six days to figure out how to take on South Africa in that countries first test of the year.
Samoa kicked off their Pacific Rim campaign with a 31-17 win over Fiji
Tonga overhauled a six-point deficit in the second half to beat defending champions Japan 26-25
Newcastle and England star Jonny Wilkinson has been given the all-clear for his country's tour to South Africa this month, after seeking specialist advice over a groin injury.
Ireland went down fighting to Argentina 32-25 in an international friendly in Buenos Aires.
28/5/00
Northamton triumph in the European Cup beating Munster 9-8
New look Wales beat the French Barbarians 40-33 ai the Millennium Stadium. The first ever International played indoors as the roof of the Stadium was closed
In the Super 12 Final Canterbury Crusaders beat ACT Brumbies 29-19
Ireland play the Barbarians today at Lansdowne Road
Catres play Pau in the European Shield Final
Bedford play Rotherham in the second leg of the Allied Dunbar Play-off
The Finals of the World Series Sevens continues after the first round of pool matches
20/5/00
Llanelli win the WRU Heineken Cup beating Swansea 22-12
The World's first indoor rugby match between Wales and the French Barbarians
will be played in the Millennium Stadium on the evening of 27th May.
The first year of the World Sevens Series will reach a climax over the
weekend of May 27-29 at the Charlety Stadium in Paris.
It will either be
Fiji or the famous Kiwis that will be crowned as the inaugural World
Sevens
Series Champions.
19/5/00
Leicester clinched the League with a win over Bristol avoiding a 'winner-takes-all' showdown with Bath
London Welsh look likely to join Welsh League next Season
Welsh Clubs give proposal of British Cup a frosty response
Beal and Dawson face possible long lay-offs after injuries sustained
in Cup Final
14/5/00
Congratulations to Wasps who beat Northampton 31-23 in the Tetley's Bitter Cup Final
10/5/00
The Tetley's Bitter Cup Final is fast approaching - Final on May 13th at Twickenham.
The World's first indoor rugby match between Wales and the French Barbarians
will be played in the Millennium Stadium on the evening of 27th May.
The first year of the World Sevens Series will reach a climax over the
weekend of May 27-29 at the Charlety Stadium in Paris.
It will either be
Fiji or New Zealand who will be crowned as the inaugural World Sevens
Series Champions.
4/5/00
WELSH SCOTTISH: CARDIFF WIN LEAGUE TITLE WITH VICTORY OVER NEATH
Cardiff rugby club have won the first ever Welsh Scottish league championship with a 52-27 win over Neath Tuesday night.
HANLEY SIGNS UP WITH BRISTOL
After much speculation, Rugby League great Ellery Hanley has been confirmed as Bristol's new defensive coach.
2/5/00
LEICESTER STAY TOP AFTER BEATING NORTHAMPTON
Leicester Tigers continued their title march in the Allied Dunbar Premiership on Saturday, when the league leaders grafted out a valuable 26-21 home win over Northampton.
BATH THRASH HARLEQUINS 77-19
Second-placed Bath romped to a convincing 77-19 Allied Dunbar Premiership home win over Harlequins on Saturday, as they continued their impressive run of form at the Recreation Ground.
ROTHERHAM WIN ALLIED DUNBAR II TITLE
Rotherham defeated Wakefield 46-10 to earn a shot at the England Premiership against Bedford in May. Rotherham captain and Canada star Mike Schmid is thrilled with his sides accomplishments this season.
WELSH-SCOTTISH: CARDIFF STRETCH LEAD AT TOP
Cardiff look almost certain to take the Welsh-Scottish title after a 48-34 win over Ebbw Vale opened up a six point gap between them and second placed Newport with two games in hand.
Allied Dunbar Premiership I
London Wasps 58 Sale Sharks 5
Newcastle Falcons 36 Gloucester 28
Bath 77 NEC Harlequins 19
Bedford 19 Bristol 57
Leicester Tigers 26 Northampton Saints 21
London Irish 27 Saracens 41
Welsh-Scottish League
Cardiff 48 Ebbw Vale 34
Bridgend 17 - 31 Pontypridd
Caerphilly 14 - 44 Newport
Llanelli 25 - 24 Neath
Swansea 47 - 24 Edinburgh
Glasgow 35 Dunvant 27
28/4/00
WOODWARD SET TO CONFIRM ENGLAND DEAL
Clive Woodward is expected to sign on the dotted-line next week, in a deal which will see him remain as England coach until 2003.
WELSH-/SCOTTISH: HODGE INJURY WORRY FOR REIVERS
Calcutta Cup hero for Scotland Duncan Hodge looks likely to miss the Welsh/Scottish league match at Swansea on Saturday, as his Edinburgh Reivers side take on the Welsh outfit.
WEEKEND FIXTURES
ALLIED DUNBAR PREMIERSHIP DIVISION ONE
29 Apr 2000
Bath vs NEC Harlequins
Bedford vs Bristol
Leicester Tigers vs Northampton Saints
London Irish vs Saracens
30 Apr 2000
London Wasps vs Sale Sharks
Newcastle Falcons vs Gloucester
WELSH/SCOTTISH LEAGUE
Caerphilly v Newport
Bridgend v Pontypridd
Llanelli v Neath
Swansea v Edinburgh
Glasgow v Dunvant
Cardiff v Ebbw Vale
17/4/00
Llanelli, Toulouse, Munster and Northampton through to Semis of European Cup
Bath's forwards outplay Sale
Bedford knocked back to earth losing 57-29 to Saracens
10/4/00
TETLEY'S BITTER CUP: TWICKENHAM BECKONS FOR WASPS AND NORTHAMPTON
Holders Wasps strolled into their third successive English Cup final on Saturday after brushing aside Bristol 44-31 at the Madejski Stadium and will meet Northampton at Twickenham on May 13 after they beat London Irish 24-17.
WELSH-SCOTTISH: CARDIFF KEEP ROLLING
Cardiff continued their march to the Welsh-Scottish Premier title with an easy 51-20 win over a visiting Edinburgh side.
WELSH-SCOTTISH: GIBBS SIGNS NEW SWANSEA DEAL
Wales centre Scott Gibbs has put his name to a new contract with his club Swansea, believed to tie the 29-year-old to the club for four years.
STADE FRANCAIS HIT BY BACK ROW INJURIES
Stade Francais face being without back row forwards Christophe Juillet and Christophe Moni for their European Cup quarter-final clash against Munster on April 15.
WEEKEND RESULTS
TETLEY'S BITTER CUP SEMI-FINALS
Bristol 31 Wasps 44
London Irish 17 Northampton 24
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ALLIED DUNBAR PREMIERSHIP DIVISION ONE
Bedford 32 Newcastle Falcons 22
Gloucester 16 Bath 36
Sale Sharks 36 NEC Harlequins 20
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WELSH/SCOTTISH PREMIER DIVISION
Bridgend 20 Newport 55
Caerphilly 30 Glasgow Caledonians 34
Cardiff 51 Edinburgh Reivers 32
Ebbw Vale 47 Pontypridd 26
Llanelli 71 Dunvant 24
Swansea 52 Neath 44
8/4/00
WEEKEND FIXTURES
TETLEY'S BITTER CUP SEMI-FINALS
Bristol v Wasps 1400 (BST)
London Irish v Northampton 1700 (BST)
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ALLIED DUNBAR PREMIERSHIP DIVISION ONE
Bedford v Newcastle 1500 (BST)
Gloucester v Bath 1500(BST)
Sale v Harlequins 1500 (BST)
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WELSH/SCOTTISH PREMIER DIVISION
Bridgend v Newport 1430 (BST)
Caerphilly v Glasgow Caledonians 1430 (BST)
Ebbw Vale v Pontypridd 1430 (BST)
Llanelli v Dunvant 1430(BST)
Swansea v Neath 1430 (BST)
Edinburgh Reivers v Cardiff 1430 (BST)
3/4/00
ENGLAND DENY PRINCESS ANNE SNUB
England rugby authorities made an unreserved apology to Princess Anne on Sunday when the team that had seen their hopes of the Grand Slam disappear with a shock 19-13 defeat to Scotland failed to go up and collect the Six Nations trophy from her.
FRENCH END HOME LOSING STREAK AGAINST 14-MAN ITALY
JENKINS BOOTS WALES TO VICTORY
DOMINGUEZ INSISTS HE WILL QUIT BUT JOHNSTONE VOWS TO CHANGE HIS MIND
Italy's one player of genuine world quality Diego Dominguez brought down the curtain on his international career by converting Alessandro Troncon's consolation try with the last kick of the 42-31 Six Nations defeat by France at the Stade de France Saturday.
ENGLAND WANT TO BE SOLE HOSTS OF 2007 WORLD CUP
England want to act as sole hosts of the Rugby World Cup in 2007 - but could be challenged by France for the rights to stage the tournament, the International Rugby Board confirmed on Saturday.
WEEKEND RESULTS
LLOYDS TSB SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP
Ireland 19 Wales 23
France 42 Italy 31
Scotland 19 England 13
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