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15 June 2010
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A Rugby Fan’s Thoughts on the Football World Cup…

For All Those That Relish the Thrill of Battle…
Pure-Rugby.com will commemorate the exploit of any football player at the World Cup in South Africa who, with a fine disregard for the rules of football as played in his time, takes one look at a cheating, diving opponent writhing around in …

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11 December 2009
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How are the Rugby World Rankings Worked Out?

IRB World Rankings
Often bemused by the IRB world rankings? As Wales continue to dwell down in 8th place in the World Rankings, behind Argentina and England (I can’t help but be outraged by this, although I may be considered slightly biased), I couldn’t help but wonder how they work it …

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3 December 2009
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Welsh National Rugby Team

I read an article the other day posted on the South Wales Argus website and so I thought I’d comment on this. The original story can be found here, but I’ve also posted it below:

Little to smile about for Wales fans
12:10pm Tuesday 1st December 2009
WE can’t go on like this. …

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9 November 2009
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Wales V New Zealand | Autumn International Match Report

Wales 12 – 19 New Zealand
Saturday, November 7th 2009
Wales’ long wait for to finally beat the All Blacks will have to go on a at least a little longer as Wales succumbed to a powerful display by New Zealand. As I’m sure everyone heard and read about at least 100 …

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5 November 2009
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Has Rugby Union Become Too Dangerous?

There has been a lot of column inches dedicated to the issue of Rugby Union becoming too dangerous with some quotes stating that any given player stands a 1 in 5 chance of picking up a serious injury whenever he takes to the field. That seems like a remarkable figure …

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29 October 2009
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Autumn International Preview, Predictions and Results

Autumn International Preview and Predictions…
A quick look at the visiting Southern Hemisphere nations and some predictions for the Autumn Internationals….
- SOUTH AFRICA
World champions, Tri-Nations winners, slayers of the Lions, World Series Sevens champions. An incredible rugby nation who look increasingly likely to steam-roll all before them in the Autumn Internationals. …

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8 October 2009
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Your Favourite International Rugby Shirt?

What’s your favourite international rugby shirt?
The glorious red of the Welsh Rugby Shirts is always a favourite but is it the most stylish? Surely the Fiji Rugby Shirt with it’s tribal art across the shoulder is more stylish than the Welsh? Or what about the iconic stripes of the Argentina …

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