At this stage in the tournament (after the NZ vs France pool  game) we have a very close competition. The top 10 are separated by only 7 points- with the 3 top players all tied on 178 points: Rozza, Ponies and Carsty. There is still a long way to go, and now it seems the big guns are finally clocking up the scores most of you predicted would happen in the first round with Australia, South Africa and England all getting 31+ victories this round. The fight is on for placings in the pools, with Samoa and Fiji both desperate  [ Read More ]

Sea Eagles vs Warriors – October 2nd : and the Winner is … The Manly Sea Eagles 24-10 over the Warriors – The Top 3 of the competition are shown below – Well done !! Place Team Supporting Round points Total points 1st raymies boys Warriors 0 933 View 2nd Manbat St George Illawarra Dragons 8 923 View 3rd Goldglory Warriors 0 918 View  

Do you or your friends love, hate or not care about rugby? Do you want to have your views heard? Take part in research on people’s experiences of the 2011 Rugby World Cup. This project aims to understand the importance of rugby and the World Cup to New Zealanders and visitors. Whether you love, hate or don’t care about rugby, I want to know how rugby influences your personal or national identity, and how New Zealand’s hosting of the Cup is affecting your life and those around you. Your participation in this anonymous questionnaire is completely voluntary. Your answers will help  [ Read More ]