Archive - September 2011

After the promising signs shown by this Russian rugby side in their opening two matches, the real hard work for Nikolay Nerush and his men starts with this game in Rotorua on September the 25th. This is a point where...

The disappointment on Russian faces at the end of this game underlined the mixed emotions that will be felt in the camp after this loss. On the positive side, there were three excellent tries that came about as a result...

After winning many new fans with their impressive display against the English in Dunedin, Georgia will be targeting this match as a real opportunity to turn their collective efforts into something more tangible. As...

Although England undoubtedly deserved their victory, the final score in this match didn’t exactly flatter them. Georgia dominated possession for large periods of the game and Martin Johnson’s side will know that they...

Russia have little time to consider their bitter disappointment at the many wasted opportunities in their game with the USA before they face a tough challenge against Italy in Nelson next week. Prior to the start of the...

As both teams approach their second match in this rugby world cup, all the attention is on England and their team selection ahead of this tie in Dunedin on September 18th.  The big news in this respect is the axing of...

Ultimately, the result of this game was probably the right one but this Russia side will feel that they had enough chances to secure a historic victory in their first ever appearance at a Rugby World Cup final. The pre...

In truth, this was never going to be a game for the purists but after driving rain set in shortly after the beginning of this match, handling errors and indiscipline ruled the remainder of the encounter. Ultimately...

Prior to the start of the 2011 Rugby World Cup finals, Georgia would have looked at the Romania game as their best chance for victory but after Scotland struggled in their opening match against the Romanians in...