Live text commentary of day 2 of the Wellington leg of the IRB Sevens World Series
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Things couldn't get much worse for the Australian cricket team right now, losing a test series at home, losing a one day series at home and now the team finds itself on a four game losing streak.
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Live blog of the historic test between New Zealand and Australia from Hong Kong
An interesting look at some popular anti-American myths
Live updates on the 2008 Super 14 final between the Crusaders and Waratahs direct from the press box at AMI Stadium
As an aspiring rugby journalist I sometimes write a story based on my opinion about the game, but I am always careful to back up that opinion with some facts, sometimes taking quotes directly from the law book, other times I present a rounded argument.
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In a nation where rugby is king, it is simply baffling how many people do not know the laws of the game but in New Zealand, ignorance seems to be no hurdle to voicing your opinion. What makes it worse, is when those in the media exhibit that same ignorance.
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In a close but error filled game, the Crusaders beat the Blues by 26-22 in front of a capacity crowd at AMI Stadium. The Blues were desperately unlucky, having two close calls go against them and another go in favour of the home team.
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As the Super 14 nears the end of the round robin, there are still nine teams who could claim the four semi final spots on offer.
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Hillary tells a joke to a journalist, but once again 'misspeaks'
As the Super 14 hits week 10, the Sharks and Crusaders have established a good lead at the top of the table, but with just three points covering third to eighth, points will be vital for those still in the semi final hunt, while those down the bottom of the table are playing for …
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After a poor start to the game the Crusaders found their feet and beat the Lions 31-6 in front of 16,500 fans at AMI Stadium on Saturday evening.
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The top two teams in Super 14, the Crusaders and Sharks, have established a small lead over the chasing pack, but there's a real log jam developing with the Blues, Chiefs, Force, Waratahs and Hurricanes separated by just three points as they battle for two semi final spots.
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Referees have the hardest job in sports, when they get it right nobody notices, when they get it wrong everyone bays for blood.
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Round 8 of the Super 14 has the Highlanders and Cheetahs with their best chance of racking up their first wins of the season, while the Sharks look to keep their unbeaten record intact in Wellington.
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It turns out Hillary was telling the truth about Bosnia, it was very dangerous and snipery
Ewwww
Such a well thought out reply to an ignorant statement. Well worth a read
Just four short months after the Rugby World Cup, the turnabout in form for some teams is nothing short of miraculous. With one round left in the competition Hamish McBrearty wonders who these men in white or red really are.
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Bringing back my old "Aw Ref" column, which takes a weekly in-depth look at at controversial or misunderstood refereeing decisions.
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A top of the table clash and a fierce local derby match are the highlights as Week 4 of the Super 14 rolls into town. There is also a massive log jam in the middle of the table, making every point vital in the race to be the 2008 champion.
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High on Mount Sinai, Moses was on psychedelic drugs when he heard God deliver the Ten Commandments, an Israeli researcher claimed in a study published this week. As a Jew I don't know whether to be offended or laugh
The New Zealand and Australian Rugby Unions have announced that there will be a fourth test in this year's Bledisloe Cup series to be played in Hong Kong on November 1.
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This is quite possibly the most barbaric thing I've ever heard about. Qu'ran ...if anyone killed a person not in retaliation of murder, or (and) to spread mischief in the land - it would be as if he killed all mankind...
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