Tag Archives: rugby news

Another eclectic trek around Europe – Part One

Posted on October 16, 2017 by suzykewct

The older I get, the harder it is to put together a trip to Europe when there is no big-deal (to me) event which self-selects a range of dates as a starting point. A couple of years ago, I was … Continue reading →

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A bit of rugby news

Posted on November 19, 2013 by suzykewct

From the London Independent. An appraisal of the New Zealand All Blacks and their consistent world dominance. And a post-mortem on England’s loss to the Kiwis. The review has one element that I would like to emphasize – a second-row … Continue reading →

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England beats the All Blacks? Holy cow!

Posted on December 5, 2012 by suzykewct

From France 24. This headline was a surprise. Still trying to decide if I’m pleased or disappointed. I’m sure the Brits are chuffed but the next Rugby World Cup in 2015 is a long way off. Stomach bugs aside, still … Continue reading →

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Rugby news – France beats Australia

Posted on November 15, 2012 by suzykewct

From France 24. Sounds amazing to me, but there it is. France gave the Aussies an absolute thrashing for the first time in 7 years.

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Rugby news from Down Under

Posted on July 18, 2012 by suzykewct

OK, so this isn’t news from Europe, but I was in Australia and New Zealand during the inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987 and I saw John Kirwan play at a club match near Auckland. Phenomenal player. From France 24. … Continue reading →

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