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...
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AndyEngland vs Georgia match report – Rugby World Cup 2011
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...
Italy vs Russia preview – Rugby World Cup 2011
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...
England vs Georgia preview – Rugby World Cup 2011
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...
Russia vs USA match report – Rugby World Cup 2011
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...
Scotland vs Georgia match report – Rugby World Cup 2011
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...
Central Siberian Plateau
As we’ve already seen, Siberia is a region of huge contrasts and far from being an entirely barren wasteland, there is a rich and fertile landscape that houses some spectacular natural attractions including Lake Baikal...
Georgia vs Scotland preview – Rugby World Cup 2011
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...
Russia vs USA preview – Rugby World Cup 2011
Russian rugby fans across the globe are viewing this fixture with great anticipation as in truth, this represents the country’s best chance of securing a win in their first ever Rugby World Cup. After all, a Russian...
Siberia Facts
Whenever you think of Siberia, your mind inevitably turns to thoughts of a barren wasteland with hostile terrain and freezing temperatures. And, while there are some pretty inhospitable parts of Siberia, overall this is...