Blog: Beau Robinson (Reds/Wallabies)
Last Monday the 40 man Tri-Nations squad, plus a few injured boys who are rehabing for the World Cup, gathered together for what would be an intense and gruelling week of training on the sunny Gold Coast. Some of these days consisted of 2 field sessions of between an hour and a half to 2 hours, as well as 2 weights sessions in order for the boys to get the most out of having the week off and preparing the entire squad (not only those involved with the upcoming tests). We have some tough challenges ahead of us, with the boys playing the ...
Hottie of the week #5: Cory Jane
This week’s hottie is All Blacks's Cory Jane Cory Jane Team: All Blacks Position: Wing/Fullback Date of Birth: 8 February 1983 Birthplace: Wellington, New Zealand Height: 1.83m Weight: 85kg Why we think he’s the bee’s knees: Ruckbee can’t help but go weak at the knees when it comes to All Black, Cory Jane…for a number of reasons. His down to earth nature and cheeky grin are just two attributes that make this kiwi our pick for #5 hottie of the week.
Interview: Wallabies James Slipper
"I love surfing" - James Slipper (Reds and Wallabies Front Row) James Slipper [caption id="attachment_557" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="James Slipper"][/caption] Date of birth: 06/06/1989 Birthplace: Gold Coast, Queensland. Australia Height: 185 Weight: 115 Team: Queensland Reds Position: Front Row Q: Tell us more about your road up until now? When did you start playing professionally? A: I started playing professionally last year in 2010 for the Reds, and then some how made the Wallabies after that. Q: Best moment in rugby to date. A: Defeating the All Blacks in Hong Kong 2010. Q: What are you most looking forward to when visiting South Africa for the Tri-Nations? A: Good food, great scenery, great people and ...
COOPER VS CARTER
Super Rugby Final! Unless you've been living under a rock, you have more than likely heard by now that Saturday's Super Rugby Final clash between the Crusaders and the Reds is spotlighted largely by the hype surrounding both teams flyhalves, Quade Cooper (Reds) and Dan Carter (Crusaders). Ruckbee decided to compare the two kicking stars.... Quade Cooper [caption id="attachment_353" align="alignright" width="249" caption="Sourced from: www.superxv.com"][/caption] Cooper will run out onto the field as a hometown hero (although born in New Zealand, he moved to Brisbane when he was 14 years old). 23 years old Lots of tattoos...everywhere. Lean, muscular body Unpredictable, playmaker 24 Test caps: 41 international points Dan Carter [caption id="attachment_350" align="alignleft" ...
Poll of the week: Cutest Smile
Who's got the cutest smile? Vote for who you think is most deserving! Jonny Wilkinson Ryan Kankowski Zac Guildford (England) (South Africa) (New Zeeland) Sourced from: www.qwikstep.eu [caption id="attachment_87" align="alignleft" width="191" caption="Sourced from: www.twitter.com/kankowski "][/caption] Sourced from: www.stuff.co.nz Vote for your favourite by commenting below!
Hottie of the week #1: Quade Cooper
"Damn think they got me mixed up" - Quade Cooper Our first hottie of the week is the gorgeous Reds flyhalf, Quade Cooper! Quade's response on twitter: Quade Cooper [caption id="attachment_63" align="alignleft" width="188" caption="Sourced from: www.facebook.com/quadecooper"][/caption] Team(s): Wallabies ; Reds Position: Flyhalf Birthplace: Auckland, New Zealand Date of Birth: 5th April 1988 Height: 186cm Weight: 92kg Why we think he is the bee's knees: Quade Cooper, or QC as we like to refer to him, is our first official hottie of the week for obvious reasons. Not only is he an ace on the rugby field, but he is also a real family man and adores his little brothers. Best assets: Perfectly scuplted arms, the sexy ...
News
MTN Golden Lions press conference (30/08/2011)
This weekend, 2 September, sees the Golden Lions take on the Ford Pumas at Mbombela,...
Wallabies Crowned TriNations Champions!
(By Beverly Adlam) The talented young Wallabies have claimed victory over the mighty...
All Blacks Set Their Sights On TriNations Final Clash With Wallabies
(By Beverley Adlam) It seems the many Springboks fans prayers were answered and their...
Boks And All Blacks For Weekend TriNations Test
(By Beverly Adlam) There’s no denying the Springboks have to make a near miraculous...
Upcoming Tri-Nations: SA v NZ
(By Beverly Adlam) It seems Springboks coach Peter de Villiers has a lot of thinking...
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Hottie(s) of the week: Faingaa twins
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Interview: Rory Sidey (Western Force)
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Tri-Nations: Aus v NZ
(By Beverly Adlam) Wallabies scrumhalf Luke Burgess has been named in the sides squad to face the All Blacks this weekend at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. But this inclusion sees Western Force skipper and Wallabies veteran Lock Nathan Sharpe being dropped from the squad. Burgess returns from injury after fracturing his hand playing for the Waratahs... [Read more of this review]
Tri-Nations: Boks B-Team Humbling Defeat By Mighty All Blacks
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Results: Friday 22 July – Saturday 23 July
Weekend’s Results: Friday 22 July 2011 New Zealand 60 – 14 Fiji Platinum Leopards 9 – 47 DHL Western Province Ford Pumas 22 – 23 Sharks July 23 2011 Australia 39 – 20 South Africa Vodacom Blue Bulls 33 – 30 Toyota Free State Cheetahs GWK Griquas 11 – 49 MTN Golden Lions Report: Tri-Nations (South Africa v... [Read more of this review]
Reds win Super Rugby Final
The Queensland Reds emerged as victors after their Super Rugby Final clash against the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane last night. The home side beat the Crusaders 18-13 in what was their first ever Super Rugby win. The first points on the board came from Reds flyhalf, Quade Cooper, in the form of a penalty after a Crusaders infringement. The... [Read more of this review]
Currie Cup 2011: Fixtures
Fixtures July 2011 15 July 2011: MTN Golden Lions v Ford Pumas Coca-Cola Park, Johannesburg 19:10 16 July 2011: DHL Western Province v GWK Griquas DHL Newlands, Cape Town 15:00 16 July 2011: Toyota Free State Cheetahs v Platinum Leopards Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein 15:00 16 July 2011: The Sharks v Vodacom Blue Bulls Mr Price Kings Park,... [Read more of this review]
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