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  • Tuesday, 13. September, 2011

    Statistics - World Cup, Round One

    We give some statistics of virtue and vice during the first round of the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011

    The Invite to Rugby World Cup Opener

    My birthday came early this year when an unexpected call came along with a ticket to the Rugby World Cup opener and Mark Freemon relates his story from the Rugby World Cup opener in this blog entry.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011

    Believe the Rugby World Cup Hype

    The Rugby World Cup brings with it anticipation and hype head of the first kick and this year it looks like the games are living up to their billing. Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson looks at the development of the big name teams being challenged by up-and-coming rugby sides.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    Day in the Life at the Rugby World Cup

    The Rugby World Cup kicks off on September 8 and with the anticipation building Rugby Rugby presents Mark Freemon's blog, A Day in the Life of the Rugby World Cup. A native of North Carolina, Mark now lives in New Zealand with his wife and since 1999 has come to learn the importance of the game in the 'land of the long white cloud.'

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    Cadillac Ranch Celebrates RWC 2011!!

    Cadillac Ranch is a public art installation and sculpture in Amarillo, Texas, and is sporting a rugby tribute.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    Referees to get tough on slow ruck ball!

    Earlier this week the team coaches had a bit of a get together in Auckland with RWC Referee Manager Paddy O'Brien to make sure they are all on side with his approach to this years event. In France 2007, there was a crack down on high tackles (Paul Emerick can tell you all about that) this year its about cracking down on offsides and tactics to slow the game down at the breakdown.

  • Thursday, 8. September, 2011

    What the Tweet!

    With the Rugby World Cup starting this week, the tweets are heating up and you can follow what players and teams are saying with Rugby Rugby.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011

    Rugby World Cup 2011 Match Ball

    On the eve of kick-off at Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand, the teams and fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the opening match between Tonga and New Zealand at Eden Park and the Gilbert Virtuo match balls will be used in all matches and training throughout the Tournament.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011

    A Country's Burden

    New Zealand will have the burden of the entire country to carry in search of victory at the Rugby World Cup, RWC upsets, last hurrah for Irish icons and more in What the Papers Say.

  • Wednesday, 7. September, 2011

    Do You Have What It Takes?

    Do you have what it takes to make a difference on the rugby field? Like no other sport, rugby requires a perfect balance between individual performance and team work and that only comes with practice.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    Haka Flash Mob

    The Rugby World Cup is just around the corner and the excitement is building as evident by this recent flash mob at a mall in Sylvia Park. Check out the haka and get ready for the Rugby World Cup.

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    Will Home Comfort be All Black Difference

    The New Zealand All Blacks are the perennial rugby chokers and it looks like they got an early start with their loss to Australia in the Tri-Nations but Rugby Rugby’s Howard Johnson believes that the home comforts might make the difference in getting their hands back on the Webb Ellis Trophy, the first time since they last hosted the Rugby World Cup…coincidence?

  • Tuesday, 6. September, 2011

    How the Culture of Rugby Parlays Into Business, Workplace and Hiring Character

    The game of rugby plays a huge role in the lives of people who take up the sport and guest contributor Baron Hanson looks at how it translates to help ruggers in the business world.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011

    Wales Profile and Anthem

    The rugby anthem and rugby team profile of Wales.

  • Thursday, 1. September, 2011

    USA Profile and Anthem

    The rugby anthem and rugby team profile of the U.S.A. Eagles.