Posts for April 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Hong Kong player does a crazy flip to get on Rugbydump
Heres a quick clip for you as the week comes to an end and we start what should be a huge weekend of rugby in the Heineken Cup, Super 14, European Challenge Cup, and Asian Five Nations. This clip comes from the latter. MORE »
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Bath ruin the Wasps party at Twickenham
Bath continued their great run of form as they beat Wasps 35-19 at Twickenham in front of 60 000 fans for St Georges day. The bonus point win moved them to fourth place in the Guinness Premiership. MORE »
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Super 14 Pick of the Week - Round 11
With just three rounds left to play, the positions at the top of the Super 14 table couldnt be tighter. Going into round 12 there are still a possible nine teams that can make the semis. Today were taking a look at the best tries from the previous round, round 11. MORE »
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
School of Hard Knocks 2010 - Episode 3
Its time for another episode of the highly entertaining School of Hard Knocks, the Sky Sports series that shows how a group of unemployed youths from East London get of the streets and come together to form a rugby team. MORE »
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
The Force upset the Crusaders in Perth
The Force came back from being 13-0 down at halftime to upset the powerful Crusaders 24-16 in their Super 14 clash in Perth on Friday, preventing the Crusaders from taking the top spot on the table. MORE »
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Prop Rhys Thomas scores then celebrates like a back
Scarlets gave fellow Magners League basement side Connacht a nine-try hammering on the weekend as they beat them 58-10 at Parc y Scarlets, with prop Rhys Thomas scoring two tries. MORE »
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Adam Ashley-Cooper disallowed try against the Waratahs
The Brumbies are still fuming after referee Steve Walsh failed to award a try that they were certain they had scored in their 19-12 loss to the Waratahs in the Super 14 on the weekend. They have since called for Walsh to be stood down for the next match. MORE »
Monday, April 26, 2010
Best tries of the Top 14 - Round 25
After some big hits in the past few days, we start the week with some tries as we catch up with Round 25 of action in the French Top 14. Here's the top ten tries, as chosen by canal+ television station. MORE »
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Dominic Ryan big blindside hit on Chris Cusiter
Glasgow beat a second string Leinster side 30-6 in the Magners League yesterday, keeping them in the top four with play-off ambitions staying alive as a result. We had a request for this brutal blindside hit from Dominic Ryan on Chris Cusiter, so here it is. MORE »
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Big hits from the top two teams on the Top 14 table
Perpignan and Toulon are now both top of the French Top 14 table after good wins in their matches this afternoon. To go with that, we've got the big hits from their recent clash, the same match that was MORE »
Friday, April 23, 2010
Michael Swift great team try for Connacht against Leinster
It was a top versus bottom encounter at the Sportsground on Wednesday night as Connacht hosted league leaders Leinster and produced a great performance to beat them 27-13, thus boosting their chances of Heineken Cup qualification. MORE »
Friday, April 23, 2010
Sebastien Chabal interview and France video tribute
We chatted to Grand Slam winner and French rugby icon Sebastien Chabal recently to find out a little more about the man behind the beard. Seabass let's us know what music gets him fired up, what he would be doing if he wasn't a rugby player, and tells us about his relationship with Ali Williams. MORE »
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Rupeni Caucaunibuca's two tries for Agen against Narbonne
Yesterday it was mentioned on the MORE »
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Super 14 Pick of the Week - Round 10
Round 10 of the Super 14 was jam-packed with great tries, starting with the superb performance from the Stormers against the Chiefs where we saw MORE »
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Midweek Madness - Jerry Collins' slightly misdirected hit
The quarter finals of the Heineken Cup produced some excellent games of rugby with close results and plenty to talk about for the fans. Biarritz against Ospreys in San Sebastien was one of the more eventful matches of the weekend. MORE »
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
School of Hard Knocks 2010 - Episode 2
Its been less than a week since the first episode of the School of Hard Knocks was featured here on Rugbydump, so with such a positive response, its time to bring you the next instalment as we head into episode two of this great series. MORE »
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Mouritz Botha big hit on Jordan Turner-Hall
Saracens returned to Wembley Stadium this past weekend as they hosted Harlequins in the Guinness Premiership at the world famous venue. This short clip was much requested and is of the tackle of the match, from Sarries lock Mouritz Botha. MORE »
Monday, April 19, 2010
The Reds beat the Bulls in classic match at Suncorp
The Queensland Reds leaped into the top four of the Super 14 on Saturday when they beat the Bulls 19-12 in a highly entertaining match in front of 26,669 fans at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. MORE »
Monday, April 19, 2010
Toulon go top with good win over Perpignan
Toulon went ahead of Perpignan at the top of the Top 14 standings this weekend after they beat them 33-23 in an intense match at the jam-packed Stade Veledrome in Marseille. MORE »
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Bryan Habana crosses for outstanding Stormers team try vs the Chiefs
The Stormers scored one of the team tries of the season in Hamilton on Friday as they beat the Chiefs 49-15 in the Super 14. Bryan Habana got on the end of a great movement to stroll over, but it was the build up that was sensational to watch. MORE »
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Isa Nacewa tackle on Gareth Owen
Leinster picked up a vital 20-16 victory over Ospreys last night as they stretched their lead at the top of the Magners League table to seven points. This nice tackle by Isa Nacewa was requested on the forum. MORE »
Friday, April 16, 2010
Smarter Rugby with Ian McGeechan - Support Lines & Out Ball Drill
We've got a few coaching tips for you ahead of the weekend as we catch up with the MORE »
Friday, April 16, 2010
Super 14 Pick of the Week - Round 9
Its tight at the top of the Super 14 table as the Bulls reclaimed their place at number one but have a determined Crusaders side chasing them down. The Waratahs and Stormers aren't far behind either. Let's take a look at the best tries now though, with the Pick of the Week from round nine of the tournament. MORE »
Thursday, April 15, 2010
School of Hard Knocks 2010 - Episode 1
Last year the School of Hard Knocks went to North Wales where a hardened group of troublesome youths were taught the values and skills needed to be part of a rugby team. This year, the fascinating show is based in London and runs as a full length series. MORE »
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Clint Newland unleashes on Pek Cowan in Queenstown
With the current demand for highlights from various tournaments, there seems to be little time left for short clips these days. Summaries of matches are all good and well, but RD isnt a highlights channel after all, so lets take a look at something a bit different now that some of you might enjoy seeing. MORE »
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Connacht comeback strong to beat Bourgoin in Challenge Cup Quarter-final
Connacht progressed to the semi finals of the Amlin Challenge Cup this past weekend after they clinched a 23-20 win over Bourgoin in an intense battle at the Sportsground in Galway. MORE »
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Julien Malzieu hat-trick and big charges against Leinster
While Clermont flyhalf Brock James had a nightmare against Leinster in the quarter final meeting on Friday, if he had slotted that final kick we probably would have been hearing all about Julien Malzieus top performance on the wing. MORE »
Monday, April 12, 2010
Toulouse crush Stade Francais to race into the semis
In the final Heineken Cup match of the weekend, Toulouse thumped Stade Francais 42-16 in their quarter final meeting in the South of France. They will face Leinster in the semi final after they beat Clermont on Friday night. MORE »
Monday, April 12, 2010
The Chiefs fade as the Bulls power on to win in Hamilton
Last years Super 14 finalists, the Chiefs and the Bulls, met in Hamilton this weekend in what was a crucial game for both sides. The visitors came away with the 33-19 win after grounding down the Chiefs with a powerful forward performance that allowed gaps to open later in the contest. MORE »
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Biarritz sneak home against Ospreys
Biarritz knocked Welsh region Ospreys out of the Heineken Cup on Saturday as they snuck a 29-28 victory in their quarter final meeting at the Estadio Anoeta in San Sebastien. MORE »
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Munster too good for Northampton Saints at Thomond Park
Munster will play Biarritz in next months Heineken Cup semi final after the experienced Irish outfit beat Northampton Saints 33-19 at Thomond Park. MORE »
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Leinster edge Clermont at the RDS
Leinster made the semi finals of the Heineken Cup as they narrowly beat Clermont-Auvergne 29-28 at the RDS on Friday night. Jonathan Sexton kicked a late penalty and Brock James failed to slot a last chance drop at goal. MORE »
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Zee Ngwenya's great try for Biarritz against Ospreys
Biarritz progressed to the Semi Finals of the Heineken Cup in a closely contested quarter final with Ospreys earlier today. The French, playing in San Sebastian, won the game 29-28 as a late drop kick from Dan Biggar went wide. MORE »
Friday, April 09, 2010
The Fastest ever tries scored from the kickoff
As promised yesterday on the RD Facebook page, today we've got a pretty cool clip for you that goes through some of the fastest tries ever scored from the kickoff. MORE »
Friday, April 09, 2010
Guinness Premiership Pick of the Week - Round 19
With a big weekend of rugby ahead, theres still time for a few more tries to get you in the mood. While weve covered the Top 14 and Super 14 with tries compilations, today you can check out the best tries from Round 19 of the Guinness Premiership in England. MORE »
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Super 14 Pick of the Week - Round 8
Round eight of the Super 14 saw a change at the top of the table as the Bulls went down to the Blues on the road, and the Waratahs beat the Cheetahs in Sydney. MORE »
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Best tries of the Top 14 - Round 23
We've got a feast of tries for you today with the best from the Top 14 being posted now, and then the regular Super 14 Pick of the Week coming up a little later. First though, the best tries from round 23 of the French domestic competition. MORE »
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Leinster narrowly beat Munster in intense derby at Thomond Park
Jonathan Sexton had the final say at Thomond Park this weekend as he kicked Leinster to a 16-15 victory over fierce rivals Munster in a tense Magners League all Irish derby. MORE »
Monday, April 05, 2010
Join Bhubesi Pride's charitable rugby coaching adventure in Africa
Next January, an ambitious team of six rugby enthusiasts will depart from the UK and head south on a 15 000 mile journey to coach rugby to African youngsters and empower local staff.. MORE »
Monday, April 05, 2010
Julian Huxley's incredible comeback after brain tumour forced him to quit
Julian Huxley made a remarkable comeback for the Brumbies in the Super 14 last weekend, just two years after he took a knock to the head that left him convulsing on the floor against the Reds. Routine scans later revealed that he had a brain tumour, placing both his life, and his rugby career, under threat. MORE »
Sunday, April 04, 2010
Simaika Mikaele huge hit at the Hong Kong Sevens
Samoa won their third consecutive IRB World Series Sevens series last weekend in Hong Kong as they beat New Zealand in the final, elevating them into the lead of the world series for the first time. MORE »
Sunday, April 04, 2010
The inspirational story of Charlie Pattison
It's a long weekend for many as time is spent with family and celebrations take place around the world. I figured it wouldn't hurt to throw in an inspirational clip today, as we highlight the story of a young man who's had to face different obstacles to most. MORE »
Friday, April 02, 2010
Racing Metro too strong for Brive in Paris
Racing Metro played Brive last weekend in what was a return to Top 14 action for the French players, and some English, who took part in the Six Nations recently. The Paris based side found some much needed form with a tight 25-18 win. MORE »
Friday, April 02, 2010
Jean De Viliers try seals win for Munster over Glasgow
Jean De Villiers scored a late try as Munster picked up a 27-19 Magners League win over Glasgow Warriors in a closely contested game at Thomond Park this past weekend. MORE »
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Best tries of the Top 14 - Round 22
While some of you are still getting over the shock announcement that MORE »
