The Rugby World Cup 2007

Lee Coan wrote this article. Princes of darkness 20 - Tahs 12
During the week Mark Hammett commented that this was going to be a test match in terms of intensity, and he was spot on. These two teams went hammer and tongs, both refusing to be intimidated by what was on the line, and […]

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Lee Coan wrote this article. Crusaders 20 - Waratahs 12.
An incredibly hard fought match in which the Tahs led 11-12 at half time. ‘Saders were just too good though.
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Lee Coan wrote this article. OK, the stats aren’t in their favour, but can the Tahs win on Saturday?
Hell yes. And here’s how:
Defence
The Tahs have the most offensive defence going in the 2008 Super 14. Their line speed and power in the tackle has been outstanding - witness South Africas finest breaking down and […]

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Lee Coan wrote this article. After one of the closest finishes of the regular season in Super 14 rugby, we find ourselves with what could be two cracking semi’s: Crusaders vs Hurricanes in Christchurch and the Waratahs vs Sharks in Sydney. So who should we be expecting in the final?
Crusaders vs Hurricanes
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Lee Coan wrote this article. Crusaders 34 - Waratahs 7.
For 50 minutes it looked like the Waratahs might have kept this one close. Heroic defence, most notably by the captain Phil Waugh, and contest at the breakdown knocked the Crusaders off their usual stride and forced them into errors and turnovers. It was 6-0 […]

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Matt @ Green and Gold Rugby wrote this article. Crusaders 34 - Waratahs 7.
For 50 minutes it looked like the Waratahs might have kept this one close. Heroic defence, most notably by the captain Phil Waugh, and contest at the breakdown knocked the Crusaders off their usual stride and forced them into errors and […]

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Lee Coan wrote this article. Here are highlights of the top tries from round 4 of the 2008 Super 14. The final try by the force is a ripper.
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Lee Coan wrote this article. Western Force 24 -
Canterbury Crusaders 29
Despite conceding 17 unanswered points in the second half to lose the match, the Force stepped up to the plate today and in many ways outplayed this champion Crusader outfit. Gone were the dropped passes and turnovers. Back was the pace and […]

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