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Entries from February 2012

PREVIEW: Reds v Force – Get a roll on.

February 29th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Casting my mind back to the start of last season, there are some similarities to now. The first game of the year, against the force, was a close affair with a James Hanson try near the end sealing the win for the Reds. Similarly we saw some Dom Shipperley […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · queensland reds · western force · rugby · preview

The G&GR Social Pages – Week 2

February 29th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Welcome to week two of the G&GR Social Pages.    
The week on twitter
Nic's frustration is understandable c/- @white_nic
What’s my name again? Understanding Players Part 2: Twitter (point #3). Nic: you make a valid point. One which would have had more credibility had YOU learned Robbie’s name too.   […]

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Tags: G&GR Social Pages · Humour · rugby

Poorly Thought Through 2012: #1

February 29th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Back for 2012!
 
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Tags: Humour

The Fantasy Rugby Breakdown: Week 1

February 29th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Welcome to the Fantasy Rugby Breakdown, something I hope to do every week. I’ll keep you up to date with the latest developments and hopefully point you in the right direction when you do your weekly transfers.
 
Round 1 was a scrappy, physical round and that was shown in the […]

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The 10 best players never to win a RWC

February 29th, 2012 · No Comments

Planet Rugby | Rugby Union News wrote this article. A run-down of the rugby stars who, despite their supreme talent, failed to lift the famous trophy.
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2012 Six Nations - Scotland v France

February 28th, 2012 · No Comments

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Tags: 2012 Six Nations · Six Nations infographic · Scotland · France

Podslam 53 – The Postal Network with Bret Harris

February 27th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Gagger and Podslam virgin Jack JNor are joined by Bret Harris to discuss books, old and new, as well as his love of technology.
I join them after for a recap on round 1 of Super Rugby and other events from the weekend.
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Tags: Opinion · Live · Humour · podcast · news · preview · review

The Off White Card – First Edition

February 26th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Off-White Card brings you a weekly scandal sheet full of gossip, half-truths, mixed metaphors and innuendo. Follow @offwhitecard on twitter here and keep any eye out for updates. If there’s something in the rugby world you think needs to be exposed, let us know. Off-White Card is on your side!
What’s […]

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Tags: Humour · Off White Card · Misc · rugby · news · review

Waratahs v. Reds: The Post Mortem

February 26th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Welcome to the new G&GR post-mortem, where we dig through the corpse of each weekend game and try and work out what happened. Hopefully we will be pumping out a few of these each week, so let us know what you think of the format.
The Tahs/Reds game provided plenty […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · NSW waratahs · queensland reds · review

Dwyer’s view: Tahs Find A New Way to Lose

February 26th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
    I’ve been really looking forward to the new Super Rugby season. I’d looked at the Tahs squad and I’d picked my starting line-up and save for a few worries about one centre position, I’d figured that this team will take some beating. High excitement!
Then came the reality. Half […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · Opinion · analysis · NSW waratahs · queensland reds · review

World Cup helps boost Auckland Airport

February 26th, 2012 · No Comments

admin wrote this article. Auckland Airport is expected to deliver a solid interim result on Wednesday, boosted by strong growth in passenger numbers, particularly from Asian markets.The listed company - which has investments in Queensland’s Cairns and Mackay…
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Playing Subbies With a Caveman

February 26th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
Last night’s curtain raiser for Tahs v. Reds got almost as much attention as the main event, and with good reason.
Sebastien Chabal, the French Caveman, pulled on the black and gold hoops of Balmain in their 19-5 win over local rivals Petersham.
The players were evenly matched.
This one-off signing brought […]

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Tags: Super Rugby · Balmain · Subbies rugby · Grassroots · Sebastien Chabal · news · rugby · review

2012 Six Nations - England v Wales

February 25th, 2012 · No Comments

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Tags: Six Nations infographic · 2011 Six Nations · Wales · England

2012 Six Nations - Ireland v Italy

February 25th, 2012 · No Comments

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Reds Beat Tahs in Last Minute Thriller

February 25th, 2012 · No Comments

Lee Coan wrote this article.
It was agony and ecstasy. Death and glory. Victory and defeat. Whatever side of the fence you are on, it was a cracking finish to a pretty good game. The Reds scored a try after the buzzer to take the game 25-21 from the Tahs, who looked like a […]

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