This week we will mostly be concerning ourselves with uncomfortable rumors in England, the fascinating battle between philosophical schools in the Rugby Championship and a mis-step among broadcasters… What’s up at Wasps? And just when we thought we might all get away with it too. It’s no secret that Covid shaved off any pretense of …
Wasps’ woes, a fascinating tournament and a ruined surprise Read More »
It is time for Planet Rugby’s Sunday Social, your quirky recap of the serious and not so serious talking points from last week’s action. Firstly, Los Pumas power to the TOP of the Rugby Championship table after their record 48-17 win over the Wallabies. Truly well deserved from Michael Cheika’s men. 2 rounds in & …
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Ghana’s women’s beach volleyball team will make a debut at the Commonwealth Games against Canada on Saturday, but its journey to the event has been far from easy. Just a few weeks before the team left for Birmingham, the aura at the training center at the Laboma Beach Resort in Accra was devoid of enthusiasm, …
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Following a 35-23 victory for New Zealand over South Africa in their Rugby Championship clash, here’s our five takeaways from the match at Ellis Park. Top line In an absolutely remarkable turnaround of fortune, New Zealand beat South Africa to retain the Freedom Cup in front of 62,000 at Ellis Park in a match they …
FERRYSBURG, Mich. — Kevin Ailes and his wife, Amy, of South Haven love spending their free time diving and searching for shipwrecks around west Michigan. On a recent dive in Spring Lake, Kevin stumbled across the wreckage of the 138-year-old Lizzie Walsh. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able …
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It is now or never for Ian Foster and the All Blacks as the 23 named by the head coach attempt to prevent his demise. From the outset, his appointment was universally derided by the supporters and they appear to have been right, but no one should take any pleasure in his struggles. Foster is …
Boks to beat the All Blacks and end Ian Foster’s reign Read More »
It is now or never for Ian Foster and the All Blacks as the 23 named by the head coach attempt to prevent his demise. From the outset, his appointment was universally derided by the supporters and they appear to have been right, but no one should take any pleasure in his struggles. Foster is …
Boks to beat the All Blacks and end Ian Foster’s reign Read More »
Doha, Qatar – It was a Friday afternoon at Al-Thumama ground just outside Qatar’s capital Doha. About two hours before sunset, the heat was bearable. The ground features sand and sharp rocks. Windy conditions, coupled with heat and humidity, made standing difficult, let alone playing cricket. Every weekend, some 20,000 South Asian men working in …
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Ahead of the second and potentially defining Test between South Africa and New Zealand, the visitors have plenty to ponder going into Saturday’s clash. If the All Blacks lose then it will almost certainly spell the end of Ian Foster’s tenure as head coach, who goes into this game having presided over five defeats in …
Ahead of the second and potentially defining Test between South Africa and New Zealand, the visitors have plenty to ponder going into Saturday’s clash. If the All Blacks lose then it will almost certainly spell the end of Ian Foster’s tenure as head coach, who goes into this game having presided over five defeats in …
