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Biased :-| :-P
What about the Wallabies defeating the Barbarians, not to mention the All Blacks whitewash of the USA? :-S
Yeh, we'll all know when Wales wins ;-) :-D :-D :-D :-D
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Thank You Elizabeth :-) :-)
That's so kind of you to say
Love Jem <3
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Dear Jemima
Hello to our Radio Jem
Hope you are okay.
I LIKE YOUR POST! :-)
Take gentle care
With best wishes
Elizabeth, EOS
xx
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FINAL SCORE:
USA 6 ~~ NEW ZEALAND 74
Point Breakdown soon
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HALF TIME SCORE:
USA 6 ~~ NEW ZEALAND 43
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The New Zealand Anthem has just been beautifully sang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dPcj_aC8fk
Now The American Star Spangled Banner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqAZZmgv63Y
The teams are ready for
THE HAKA :-) :-)
LOVE IT!
Not today's ... but here is The Haka
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwWrGx4a80A
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ to Persie <3
if you are looking in... All the best to your team :-) :-)
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I felt guilty when I thought of just doing the Welsh Rugby!
I wouldn't mind if I thought anyone is actually reading it, but somehow I am beginning to doubt it :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D
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Well you looked a bit lonely <3
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:-D :-D :-D :-D ANN<3
Well at least I GOT A POST! :-D :-D :-
apart from me that is :-D :-D
I am seriously thinking of packing it all in! :-D :-D
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NEXT MATCH TODAY...
USA v NEW ZEALAND (at Chicago, USA) .... SKY SPORTS 2
.... TV coverage from 7.30pm GMT
THE TEAMS:
USA
1. Eric Fry; 2. Phil Thiel; 3. Olive Kilifi; 4. Samu Manoa; 5. Hayden Smith;
6. Todd Clever (C); 7. Scott Lavalla; 8. Danny Barrett; 9. Mike Petri; 10. Adam Siddall; 11. Brett Thompson; 12. Andrew Suniula; 13. Seamus Kelly; 14. Blaine Scully;
15. Chris Wyles
Reserves
16. Tom Coolican; 17. Nick Wallace;18. Mate Moeakiola;19. Tai Tuisamoa;
20. Louis Stanfill; 21. Shalom Suniula; 22. Folau Niua; 23. Troy Hall
New Zealand
1. Joe Moody; 2. Nathan Harris; 3. Charlie Faumuina; 4. Jeremy Thrush;
5. Patrick Tuipulotu; 6. Victor Vito; 7. Sam Cane; 8. Kieran Read (C); 9. TJ Perenara;
10. Aaron Cruden; 11. Charles Piutau; 12. Sonny Bill Williams; 13. Ryan Crotty;
14. Cory Jane;15. Israel Dagg
Reserves
16. Keven Mealamu; 17. Owen Franks; 18. Ben Franks;19. Brodie Retallick;
20. Liam Messam; 21. Augustine Pulu; 22. Daniel Carter; 23. Julian Savea
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What a Game!
WINNERS OF THE KILLIK CUP 2014 ~~~ AUSTRALIA.
So what is The Killick Cup?
The Killik Cup is a Rugby Union competitive trophy awarded to Barbarians and their international competitors.
Killik & Co are currently the sponsors for all Barbarians matches that takes place at the English rugby union home stadium Twickenham Stadium in London.
The cup was first contested in 2009 when the Barbarians played the All Blacks, where on that occasion, the Baa-Baas were the victors 25–18.
SO WHO ARE THE BARBARIANS?
Also known as The BAA-BAAHS, The Barbarians are a rugby club which brings together players from different clubs, by invitation.
They play a few matches each year to enjoy the camaraderie of the game and play attacking, adventurous rugby without the pressure of having to win.
Captain of today's Barbarian Line-Up was Former Scottish Captain- the lovely ALASTAIR KELLOCK.
The team had a very strong All Black contingent, with no less than 10 New Zealanders, including Colin Slade, Steven Luatua, Matt Todd, Tim Nanai Williams.
Also in the Baa-Baahs' team were England Prop- MATT STEVENS, South Africa's Juan de Jong, Argentine Tomas Cubelli.
It also included a great character and contributor to today's exciting match- Australia's NICK (The Honey Badger) CUMMINS, who the crowds seemed to adore, wearing wigs like his blonde curly mop :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D
The AUSTRALIAN WALLABIES were captained today by MATT HODGSON.
The clash against the Barbarians is an uncapped international, although will see playmakers Quade Cooper and Will Genia, wing Henry Speight and back-row Sean McMahon receive their first opportunities for Australia this year.
THE GAME:
The Barbarians were proving the superior side for much of the first half. Towards, the end of the first half however, The Aussies got their act together and started playing the rugby that we all know that they can play.
It was an excellent first half, with the television commentator calling the match a "TOP RATE CURTAIN RAISER FOR THE AUTUMN INTERNATIONAL SEASON"
At half time the score stood at 14-12 to Australia.
It looked a foregone conclusion that Australia would win, when they were leading 40-22 towards the end of the match.
BUT THE BAA-BAAHS WERE NOT DONE!
In the 77th minute Nick the Honey Badger Cummins goes over the line for a try, expertly set up by Nanai-Williams! The crowd erupts in cheers!
It is converted by MARNITZ BOSHOFF.
The crowd is going wild, as Nick Cummins gets another run, off-loads to Boshoff for another TRY!
The conversion takes the score to 36 the Baa-Baahs only 4 points behind the Wallabies.
The crowds are singing "Swing Low Sweet Chariots". Only a few minutes to go! Can The Baa-Baahs do it??
The clock goes red and Australia gains the ball.
The Wallabies only need to kick the ball out of play, for the game to end in an Aussie victory!!! .......BUT NO!
THE AUSTRALIANS ARE SHOWING SPORTSMAN-LIKE QUALITIES AND PLAY ON!
The Barbarians regain the ball and fight on strongly. They are pushing, gaining ground. CAN THEY DO IT??!
Will Australia regret their decision to play on?
Australia manage to eventually get possession a few minutes into overtime, and this time the ball goes out of play!
It's all over!
But what a game! The Baa-Baahs may have lost the game, but to everyone involved in this game they certainly WERE NOT LOSERS!
MAN OF THE MATCH .... TEVITA KURIDRANI (Australia)
WELL DONE ALL!
THE POINTS:
BARBARIANS:
TRIES- 5
Frank Halai; Adam Thompson; Francis Saili; Nick Cummins; Marnitz Boshoff
.... 25 points
CONVERSIONS- 4
Colin Slade (2); Marnitz Boshoff (2)
.... 4 points
PENALTY GOALS- 1 Colin Slade
....3 points
Total Points .... 36
AUSTRALIA:
TRIES- 6
Sam Carter; Benn Robinson; Tevita Kuridrani; Rob Horne; Bernard Foley; Sean McMahon
.... 30 points
CONVERSIONS- 5
Quade Cooper (3); Bernard Foley (2)
Total Points .... 40
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WHAT A MATCH! EXCITING TO THE END :-D :-D :-D :-D
FINAL SCORE
BARBARIANS 36 ~ AUSTRALIA 40
Back with a summary shortly :-)
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HALF TIME SCORE:
BARBARIANS 12 ~ AUSTRALIAN WALLABIES 14
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Good Afternoon / Evening / Early Morning or whatever time zone you are in! :-) :-)
BARBARIANS V AUSTRALIA about to begin
KICK OFF 2.30 pm at Twickenham, London
Here are the Teams:
WALLABIES (AUSTRALIA):
1. Benn Robinson, 2. Saia Faingaa, 3. Ben Alexander, 4. Sam Carter, 5. James Horwill, 6. Scott Higginbotham, 7. Matt Hodgson, 8. Ben McCalman, 9. Will Genia, 10. Quade Cooper, 11. Rob Horne, 12. Matt Toomua, 13. Tevita Kuridrani, 14. Henry Speight, 15. Israel Folau.
Reserves: James Hanson, James Slipper, Sekope Kepu, Will Skelton, Sean McMahon, Nic White, Bernard Foley, Christian Lealiifano, Joseph Tomane (one to be omitted).
BARBARIANS:
1. Matt Stevens, 2. James Parsons, 3. Angus Ta'avao, 4. Dominic Bird, 5. Alastair Kellock, 6. Adam Thomson, 7. Matt Todd, 8. Steven Luatua, 9. Tomas Cubelli, 10. Colin Slade, 11. Nick Cummins, 12. Francis Saili, 13. Juan de Jongh, 14. Frank Halai, 15. Tim Nana-Williams.
Reserves: 16. Mahonri Schwalger, 17. Thomas Du Toit, 18. Lourens Adriaanse, 19. Heinrich Brussow, 20. Matias Alemanno, 21. Sarel Pretorius, 22. Joaquin Tuculet, 23. Marnitz Boshoff.
SKY SPORTS 2 .... KICK-OFF 2-30pm
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HERE ARE THE SCHEDULED MATCHES FOR THE FIRST WEEK
Please check times of matches for your own area, and your TV schedules for viewing times.
Please remember that Fixtures and Event times are subject to change
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1st
BARBARIANS v AUSTRALIA (at London).... SKY SPORTS 2
....Kick-off 2.30pm (Live coverage from) 2.00pm GMT
USA v NEW ZEALAND (at Chicago, USA) .... SKY SPORTS 2
.... TV coverage from 7.30pm GMT
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th
ENGLAND v NEW ZEALAND (at London) ....
SKY SPORTS 2 ... Kick Off 2.30pm (TV coverage from 1.30pm)
Sorry to everyone who has not got Sky Sports (as I won’t after 11th of this month!)
BBC 2 ... HIGHLIGHTS ONLY ... 7.00pm - 8.00pm Saturday evening
and repeated on Sunday (9th) 1-2pm)
WALES v AUSTRALIA
... Also DEDICATED THREAD
Held at The Millennium Stadium Cardiff
BBC 1 .... Coverage 2.00pm- 6.50pm, Kick-Off 2.30pm
S4C .... Coverage from 2.00pm
N.B. Check your regional channels for viewing times.
ITALY v SAMOA .... SKY SPORTS 2 RED BUTTON (at Italy)
Kick-Off 3.00pm - Coverage from 2pm
SCOTLAND v ARGENTINA (at Edinburgh)
BBC2 .... Coverage from 5.00pm – 7, Kick-Off 5.30pm
N.B. Check your regional channels for viewing times.
FRANCE v FIJI .... SKY SPORTS 2 RED BUTTON ...Coverage from 4.45pm
IRELAND v SOUTH AFRICA (at Dublin, Eire)
SKY SPORTS 2 .... Coverage from 5pm, Kick-Off 5.30pm
N.B. Check your regional channels for availability / viewing times
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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9th
BBC 2- Repeat showing of the ENGLAND v NEW ZEALAND HIGHLIGHTS
1.00pm - 2.00pm
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO POST ABOUT YOUR FAVOURITE TEAMS, OR YOUR TAKE ON THE MATCHES (in a Sportsman-like fashion please) :-D :-D :-D
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~ FIXTURES ~ RESULTS ~ NEWS
The Rugby Union Internationals are about to begin
Wales will also have it’s own dedicated thread
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO POST ABOUT YOUR TEAMS :-) :-)
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