This just arrived from adidas: promo video celebrating the All Blacks win at the Rugby World Cup. Worth a look!
Archive for Rugby World Cup 2011
Habana Catapults into Record Books
The Springboks winger and all-round speed merchant, Bryan Habana, has become South Africa’s all time leading try scorer, notching up his 39th against Namibia.
Habana in 2008... I'm sure he'd give this try scoring record a thumbs up too!
Habana became South Africa’s try scoring record holder in the 23rd minute of a rather one-sided [but still error-strewn] group stage match-up against Namibia. He takes the title from previous record holder, Joost van der Westhuizen.
SA tidied up their game in the second half putting another 8 tries past Namibia and looking more like the defending champs they are.
What do you think? Have they got the skills to go all the way or is the close contest with Wales last week a sign that they’re not on top form this time out?
Flash Mob Haka Viral Vid
You’ve got to love the effort put in by these guys – brilliantly done and very funny! You’ll need sound for this one.
Lego Rugby World Cup… viral video
This made us laugh out loud!!!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIMxTZr5mnY
England RWC Squad Announced
Following hot on the heals of the Scotland squad announcement yesterday, Martin Johnson named his final 30 men to take on the worlds best at the Rugby World Cup later this month.
In a press conference yesterday, Tuesday 22nd August, Johnson gave a few surprises in his line-up; none more so than the omission of centre Riki Flutey. He has been relegated to the ‘on call’ list should any of the 30 sustain injury; his place at centre being filled from the short list of, amongst others, Matt Banahan, Shontayne Hape and Manu Tuilagi.
Lewis Moody will take the Captains spot in a team sporting considerable RWC heritage; eleven players have featured in previous World Cup tournaments – five winners from 2003 and eight from 2007′s final defeat to South Africa.
The only uncapped player in the squad is London Wasps Joe Simpson. The scrum half is “ecstatic” about his selection and says he is relishing the prospect of the World Cup despite his lack of Test experience.
At the other end of the spectrum is Jonny Wilkinson; taking part in his fourth Rugby World Cup, the 32 year old equals the English record of Jason Leonard and Mike Catt.
Martin Johnson faced some tough decisions when naming his final 30; he feels he’s got the composition right and says,
“there is great sense of unity in this group and we are pleased with the depth across the squad”
Time will tell if he’s got it right!
Forwards:
Dan Cole (Leicester), Alex Corbisiero (London Irish), Andrew Sheridan (Sale), Matt Stevens (Saracens), David Wilson (Bath), Dylan Hartley (Northampton), Lee Mears (Bath), Steve Thompson (Wasps), Louis Deacon (Leicester), Courtney Lawes (Northampton), Tom Palmer (Stade Francais), Simon Shaw (unattached), Tom Croft (Leicester), Nick Easter (Harlequins), James Haskell (Ricoh Black Rams), Lewis Moody (Bath), Tom Wood (Northampton)
Backs:
Delon Armitage (London Irish), Ben Foden (Northampton), Chris Ashton (Northampton), Mark Cueto (Sale), Matt Banahan (Bath), Shontayne Hape (London Irish), Mike Tindall (Gloucester), Manu Tuilagi (Leicester), Toby Flood (Leicester), Jonny Wilkinson (Toulon), Joe Simpson (Wasps), Richard Wigglesworth (Saracens), Ben Youngs (Leicester)
Click this link to see the England Rugby World Cup kit available from rugbystore.co.uk.
Scotland RWC Squad announced
It’s getting close now! Scotland have announced their final 30 man squad for the Rugby World Cup and with the tournament kicking off in only 17 days, England are set to follow with an announcement later today.
Glasgow Warriors Alastair Kellock has been named captain; one of 12 first timers to the RWC. Of his selection, he said:
“I intend to do my utmost to reward the coaches’ faith in me and make the country proud by what we achieve in New Zealand”
The other players making a first time appearance in a World Cup are: Joe Ansbro , Nick De Luca, Max Evans, Ruaridh Jackson, Graeme Morrison, Geoff Cross, Richie Gray, Moray Low, Ross Rennie, Alasdair Strokosch and Richie Vernon.
Despite there being a dozen RWC newbies, the squad comprises considerable experience across the ranks; Mike Blair, Chris Cusiter, Sean Lamont, Kelly Brown, Ross Ford, Allan Jacobsen – all seasoned multi-capped players with World Cup experience. Of course, this list is headed up by Chris Patterson with 105 caps to his name and heading for his fourth consecutive World Cup.
Backs –
Joe Ansbro (London Irish), Mike Blair (Edinburgh), Chris Cusiter (Glasgow Warriors), Simon Danielli (Ulster), Nick De Luca (Edinburgh), Max Evans (Castres), Ruaridh Jackson (Glasgow Warriors), Rory Lamont (Toulon), Sean Lamont (Scarlets), Rory Lawson (Gloucester), Graeme Morrison (Glasgow Warriors), Dan Parks (Cardiff Blues), Chris Paterson (Edinburgh)
Forwards –
John Barclay (Glasgow Warriors), Kelly Brown (Saracens), Geoff Cross (Edinburgh), Alasdair Dickinson (Sale Sharks), Ross Ford (Edinburgh), Richie Gray (Glasgow Warriors), Dougie Hall (Glasgow Warriors), Jim Hamilton (Gloucester), Nathan Hines (Clermont Auvergne), Allan Jacobsen (Edinburgh), Alastair Kellock (Glasgow Warriors), Scott Lawson (Gloucester), Moray Low (Glasgow Warriors), Euan Murray (Newcastle Falcons), Ross Rennie (Edinburgh), Alasdair Strokosch (Gloucester), Richie Vernon (Sale Sharks)
Click this link to see the full range of CCC Scotland RWC Replica and Supporters kit.
Leave a comment to let me know what you think of the line-up. Who’s missing? Who’s going to shine in NZ?
England in black – what does Lomu think… and what do you think?
Discussion has been slowly building recently over the news that the England Away shirt for this season is going to be black. Anyone with a passing interest in rugby and the Rugby World Cup can’t have escaped it… and that’s before the shirt is even launched!
With the launch date only a few days away, 13:00hrs on Monday 1st August, some rugby heavyweights aren’t holding back their feelings.
Watch the video below to see a recent interview with Jonah Lomu, and hit the ‘comment’ link to let us know what you think.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKfw4L8Z3Ss
Wales Rugby World Cup Rugby Shirts Launched today
It’s a big day today for Wales and Under Armour!
Friday 1st July sees the launch of both the Wales Rugby World Cup shirts and the 2011-12 season shirts sponsored by Admiral. We’re always impressed with Under Armour’s technical kit and these new shirts combine some great technical features with a modern design.
The Authentic Home and Away shirts are the tight fitting option designed to be as close as you can get to what the players wear. They’re made from UA’s HeatGear® fabric which is moisture wicking and keeps you cool.
New rugby shirts & kit coming thick and fast!
With the Rugby World Cup only a few weeks away (match one is Friday 9th September, New Zealand All Blacks vs Tonga) and the domestic seasons kicking off shortly after, there’s a load of new rugby shirts, jerseys & kit hitting the shelves over the next 4 or 5 weeks. I thought it would make sense to stick all the info into a blog post so you know exactly what’s happening and when.
I’ve broken it down into teams to make it easier for you to find your favourites quickly!
Scotland Rugby World Cup shirts unveiled today
There are a number of new technologies and features tied up in the new Canterbury of New Zealand shirts this year. One of the main technical differences has to be the new loop neck design.
Canterbury have a great tradition of the loop neck which is constructed of a single ‘loop’ of material; no placket, no joins, no weak spots. This new design for 2011 [dubbed 'Loop 21' by CCC] takes the idea to the next level and further improves the strength of this potential weak spot. Here’s what Canterbury have to say about it:
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