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Win $50 NZ Join Our Super Rugby Tipping Competition

2012-02-01T01:35:00.000-08:00

Win $50 NZ as part of our Super Rugby Tipping Competition and it is free to enter. We are going for the Superbru competition and have set up a pool for this website. See if you can beat me at my own game!Come join my Super Rugby prediction game on SuperBru! It's free and loads of fun. Just click here: http://www.superbru.com/superrugby/pool.asp?p=236288Pool name: www.superrugbytips.comPool

Should Super Rugby Get Another South African Team? No Way

2012-01-31T16:00:00.000-08:00

It is a difficult concept for New Zealanders to grasp why South Africa deserve a sixth team in the Super Rugby competition. It seems that politics would play a part in letting a team from the Port Elizabeth coloured melting pot get their Southern Kings into the competition, but should they take the place of another South African team, or should South Africa get the luxury of a sixth franchise

Ben Kende Quadraplegic Rugby Victim's Video

2012-01-31T03:25:00.000-08:00

Ben Kende: Life Change from RugbyAsia Channel on Vimeo.Dedicated to BEN KENDE a rising HK rugby star who had a horrific accident playing rugby in 2010. Fast forward to present day and Ben, now a quadraplegic fights to live a normal life. In between daily treatment, Ben supports his local rugby team every weekend. It's a different view of life for Ben who needs all the support he can get. Please

2012 Hertz IRB Wellington Sevens Draw

2012-01-30T19:21:00.000-08:00

Here is the draw for the 2012 Hertz IRB Wellington Sevens. When attending the Sevens you have to pick and choose when to attend because if you were in attendance for the entire tournament you would get tired. I would suggest showing up on Friday in time for either the New Zealand vs Scotland game at 3:12pm or the New Zealand vs Japan game which is more realistic in my case before 6:08pm. The

Inappropriate Costumes For The IRB Wellington Sevens

2012-01-29T00:17:00.000-08:00

The IRB Wellington Sevens takes place on February 3rd and 4th and it will be interesting to see which costumes appear in the crowd. People spend plenty of money on costumes for this massive event, but in searching for an outfit to give them the unique advantage, I wonder if there will be people who cross the line? Is there a line to cross given the drunkeness and skimpy costumes which are on

A Word From Our Fans At - Pokerlistings.com

2012-01-27T04:13:00.000-08:00

Poker can be like rugby at times. There is nothing like scoring a match winning try or winning that hand of poker with a full house. Sometimes you need the right combination of luck and enough skill to make the most of the cards you were dealt! Playing the odds is nothing new here at Rugby Tips and if you like playing Online Poker you can have a go in the poker rooms at Pokerlistings.comBefore

Sonny Bill Williams New Girlfriend Business Related?

2012-01-26T16:22:00.000-08:00

All Black Sonny Bill Williams is going out with former rugby league star Matthew Ridge's daughter Jaime Ridge. She is only 18, but between them they seem like a glamourous couple. Given her heritage, it makes you wonder if this is some kind of business arrangement too, with her high profile parents making this couple the new version of Posh and Beckham. It also opens the door for a potential

IRB Wellington Sevens Tickets Still On Sale

2012-01-26T15:31:00.000-08:00

Ticketek has re-released some IRB Wellington Sevens tickets and they are available now for around $200. Get in quick! The initial batch of 9,000 tickets sold out in three minutes, but they must have got heaps of remaining 26,000 tickets returned to them from corporates. Come and we can hang out together at the Sevens! http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/seriesshowtickets.aspx?sh=EWRU0000012S&

The Six Nations Rugby Championship 2012 Preview

2012-01-26T00:32:00.000-08:00

The Six Nations Rugby Championship 2012 captains.The RBS Six Nations 2012 starts next week and it will be interesting to see how teams kick on after the Rugby World Cup 2011.The New Zealand TAB www.tab.co.nz has the following odds which indicate that France are favourites with Wales, England and Ireland the main threats.The implications for www.testrugby.com managers suggest that it is best to

Hosea Gear To Play In Wellington Sevens

2012-01-25T15:37:00.000-08:00

All Black and new Highlanders winger Hosea Gear has been added to the New Zealand Sevens squad to play at the Hertz Wellington Sevens on 3rd and 4th February. Gear will be looking to use the Sevens and Super Rugby season as a launching pad to push for a place in the All Blacks this season. It will be interesting to see how he goes. Some players take a while to click in Sevens after spending

Amy and the All Blacks - Something To Make The Bride Blush

2012-01-24T19:52:00.000-08:00

Watch Amy and the All BlacksThe best man at a wedding made an awesome video for the happy couple suggesting that the bride had a history with former All Blacks Jonah Lomu, Jerry Collins, Doug Howlett and current All Black Sonny Bill Williams. This is classic!A Kiwi bride with a string of famous 'ex-boyfriends; was forced to explain all on her wedding day when a video surfaced of her past

Sports Guru Competition 2012 - Enter Here!

2012-01-22T21:52:00.000-08:00

<<2012 Sports Guru Tipping Comp.xlsx>>Do you rate yourself as a sports punter of some repute? If so, put money where your mouth is and join the Sports Guru Competition 2012. I am a participant, but if you are interested then message me your email address and I can send you further details related to picking 79 sports result in the upcoming year. It costs $20 but gives you entertainment for the

RBS Six Nations 2012 Rugby Squads

2012-01-22T15:54:00.000-08:00

French captain and IRB Player of the Year 2011 - Thierry DusautoirEnglandForwards Mouritz Botha Calum Clark Alex Corbisiero Dan Cole Tom Croft Louis Deacon Phil Dowson Dylan Hartley Courtney Lawes Joe Marler Lee Mears Ben Morgan Tom Palmer Chris Robshaw Matt Stevens Rob Webber David Wilson Tom Wood Backs Chris Ashton Brad Barritt Mike

New Zealand Winger James Paterson Banned For Drugs

2012-01-22T02:04:00.000-08:00

New Zealand winger James Paterson has been banned for four months after using a banned substance at the Rugby World Cup 2011 when he played for the United States of America. It seems that this was a misunderstanding after he was given the wrong drugs following a shoulder injury. I am curious because I know so many sportsmen, myself included, who do play sport after taking drugs and it must be

Vote For New Zealand Sporting Moment of 2011 - Will The All Blacks Win The Prize?

2012-01-19T00:36:00.000-08:00

The Halberg Awards are coming up and the public voting is underway for the Sporting Highlight of 2011. There are six options so please vote down the side of this website. The All Blacks or Valerie Adams must be frontrunners, but it seems that because they were expected to win, then they may not get as many votes. The Warriors win over the Melbourne Storm to make the NRL Grand Final and Doug

How To Coach A Super Rugby Franchise - Highlanders

2012-01-18T15:40:00.001-08:00

Here is an interesting video by the Highlanders assistant coach Keiran Keane on how to coach a Super Rugby franchise and what it involves. I am looking forward to seeing the rejuvenated Highlanders in action this season! They have recruited some All Blacks and have retained most of their promising squad from the 2011 season.

Wellington Sevens 2012 Survival Guide

2012-01-17T15:36:00.000-08:00

The biggest costume party in New Zealand takes place in just over two weeks and here is a guide I found on Stuff. The key is to carry cash, I reckon and to be selective about where you sit so that you aren't the one who gets someone throwing up on them!Remember it is a bit of a marathon, so you will find that most people don't arrive until later on, like after work on the Friday or about mid

Rugby League To Upset Rugby At New Zealand Halberg Sports Awards

2012-01-14T19:06:00.000-08:00

The New Zealand Warriors look set to upstage the Rugby World Cup 2011 winning All Blacks to win the New Zealand public voting for New Zealand's Favourite Sporting Moment of 2011. This would be a massive upset, but in some ways the New Zealand Warriors making the NRL Grand Final represents a better achievement than the highly fancied All Blacks winning the 2011 Rugby World Cup on home soil.I

Super Rugby - Willie Ripia Quits Force After Being Caught Stealing

2012-01-10T13:38:00.000-08:00

New Zealander Willie Ripia has quit the Western Force Super Rugby team after being caught stealing money from a team-mate in the changing rooms via CCTV footage. It is probably the best move for him in some ways as he would have to earn the trust and respect of his team-mates again. I must say that as a player he is only a solid player but good enough to get a Super Rugby contract. I wonder

Wellington Sevens Costumes- What Should We Go As?

2012-01-09T14:08:00.001-08:00

We are going to the Wellington Sevens as a group, but it seems that no matter what idea is put forward, there is always someone who disagrees. Factors which dictate costumes are price, time taken to prepare, availability, comfort and style. The options we have narrowed it down to areBoxersPilots and air hostesses Wearing sewn together flagsLifeguardsMost of these would be purchased costumes and

Best Team of Any Specific Rugby World Cup Tournament - Do You Agree?

2011-12-21T14:21:00.001-08:00

Jonah Lomu was part of an unlucky All Blacks team in 1995The good folk at www.rugbyworldcup.com have made a list of the best 14 teams to play at any particular Rugby World Cup. Their Number One pick didn't actually win the tournament but I agree that the 1995 All Blacks were a complete side who were unlucky not to win in South Africa. They got food poisoning, a stubborn referee and were playing

My Rugby Highlights 2011

2011-12-20T22:05:00.000-08:00

2011 was a mixed bag for my rugby teams with the All Blacks winning the Rugby World Cup 2011 the obvious highlight, although my ITM Cup and Super Rugby teams had mixed success. New Zealand also won the IRB Sevens.I attended the Rugby World Cup Final 2011 at Eden Park and watched the All Blacks get the monkey off their backs and win the William Webb Ellis Cup for the first time since 1987. They

The Rugby Scrum - Still Important in Modern Rugby

2011-12-19T00:58:00.000-08:00

Here is an interesting article about the rugby scrum. There has been a fear recently that rugby is becoming too fast and furious during the professional era, but I still see the rugby scrum as an important part of the game and become furious when some teams and referees try to de-power the impact of the scrum.When I was coaching at Northampton just after the turn of the century (21st thank you),

Rugby Headgear Doesn't Prevent Concussions

2011-12-17T19:52:00.000-08:00

Recent research has shown that rugby headgear does not stop players getting concussions, although it does help prevent superficial grazes, but not concussions. Do you think this will change the way that headgear is used in rugby? It is warn as the saviour by players returning from head injuries, but this may be a "false friend".A medical study claims protective skull caps like those worn by

Steve Hansen Confirmed As New All Blacks Coach

2011-12-15T18:10:00.000-08:00

Steve Hansen has been named the new All Blacks coach following on from Graham Henry's successful reign. This announcement is hardly surprising given his involvement in the All Blacks as Graham Henry's assistant and his experience with Wales. It seems that he will coach for two years initially. It isn't known who will be his assistant coaches with Vern Cotter, Ian Foster, Mick Byrne and Aussie