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August 2008

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Updated 17.08.2008

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Latest Results

16.08.2008

New Zealand 19, South Africa 0 in Capetown (Tri Nations)

Kenya 39, Uganda 20 in Nairobi (Elgin Cup, 2^nd leg)

Papua New Guinea v Solomon Islands in Noumea (FORU Cup, Eastern Zone)

New Caledonia 32, Vanuatu 20 Noumea (FORU Cup, Eastern Zone)

Cook Islands v Niue in Rarotonga (FORU Cup, Western Zone)

09.08.2008

South Africa 63, Argentina 9 in Johannesburg (Friendly)

02.08.2008

New Zealand 39, Australia 10 in Auckland (Bledisloe Cup and Tri Nations)

Namibia 35, Zimbabwe 21 in Windhoek (WCQ Africa R1, Pool A)

Ivory Coast 21, Morocco 9 in Casablanca (WCQ Africa R1, Pool B)

Tunisia 44, Kenya 15 in Tunis (WCQ Africa R1, Pool C)

Uganda 32, Madagascar 22 in Kampala (WCQ Africa R1, Pool D)

26.07.2008

Australia 34, New Zealand 19 in Sydney (Bledisloe Cup & Tri Nations)

Coming Up

19.08.2008

New Caledonia v Solomon Islands in Noumea (FORU Cup, West)

20.08.2008

Papua New Guinea v Vanuatu in Noumea (FORU Cup, West)

23.08.2008

Australia v South Africa in Durban (Tri Nations)

Papua New Guinea v New Caledonia in Noumea (FORU Cup, West)

Solomon Islands v Vanuatu in Noumea (FORU Cup, West)

NEWS ARCHIVES

The previous years’ news archives can be found here.

July 2007

August 2007

September 2007

October 2007

November-December 2007

January 2008

February 2008

March 2008

April 2008

May 2008

June 2008

July 2008

2008 International Rugby Results Updated 10.08.2008

2008 GWC Rugby Rankings Updated 04.08.2008

TOURNAMENTS

Asia Six Nations-Updated 20.07.2008

Castel Africa Cup-Updated 07.07.2008

Churchill Cup-Updated 28.06.2008

CONSUR A Updated 28.06.2008

CONSUR B-See World Cup

IRB Nations Cup Updated 28.06.2008

FIRA-AER European Nations Cup-Updated 02.06.2008

NAWIRA B –see also World Cup

Oceania Cup

Pacific Nations Cup-Updated 07.07.2008

Tri Nations Updated 04.08.2008

World Cup Qualifying Matches- Updated 04.08.2008

ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE FIXTURE LIST

FORU Cup Fixtures 2008 (08.08)

Papua New Guinea, known as the PukPuks, Solomon Islands, Vaunatu and host New Caledonia will play in the 2008 FORU Cup, Western Zone, in Noumea, New Caledonia 16-23 August. PNG won the inaugural FORU tournament held in 2007. The Cook Islands will play Niue in the only fixture in the Eastern Zone. American Samoa, Tahiti and Wallis Futuna were the other Eastern nations but will not be sending teams this year.

Tournament Fixtures

Western Zone

16.08.2008

Papua New Guinea v Solomon Islands

New Caledonia v Vanuatu

19.08.2008

New Caledonia v Solomon Islands

20.08.2008

Papua New Guinea v Vanuatu

23.08.2008

Papua New Guinea v New Caledonia

Solomon Islands v Vanuatu

Eastern Zone

16.08.2008

Niue v Cook Islands in Rarotonga

The winners of both zones will play on 30 August in Port Moresby. PNG will return to Port Moresby after the tournament. If they win their zone they will play the winner of the Eastern Zone.

http://www.postcourier.com.pg/20080805/sport07.htm and thanks to ‘Quentin’ FIRA-AER Forum http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2699&start=30

LATEST NEWS

THIS WEEKEND 16 AUGUST

16.08.2008

New Zealand 19, South Africa 0 in Capetown (Tri Nations)

Reviews

New Zealand dominated this hard physical (when is it not!) encounter against arch rivals South Africa.

Related articles

http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3821_3994987,00.html

Previews

The winner takes all. It has boiled down to that. The chances are that the winner of this match will take the Tri Nations Cup. New Zealand’s dramatic and convincing win against Australia last time out would indicate that the Kiwis are back to their best. South Africa now has the advantage that all their remaining tests in this tournament are on home ground. It should be a cracker of a match.

http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_3987495,00.html

Last Five Encounters

12.07.2008 South Africa 30-28 in Dunedin (Tri Nations)

05.07.2008 New Zealand 19-8 in Wellington (Tri Nations)

14.07.2007 New Zealand 33-6 in Christchurch (Tri Nations)

23.06.2007 New Zealand 26-21 in Durban (Tri Nations)

02.09.2006 South Africa 21-20 in Rustenberg (Tri Nations)

Last Five Encounters in Capetown

06.08.2005 South Africa 22-16 (Tri Nations)

21.07.2001 New Zealand 12-6 (Tri Nations)

10.08.1996 New Zealand 29-18 (Tri Nations)

04.09.1976 South Africa 15-10 (3^rd Test)

08.08.1970 New Zealand 9-8 (2^nd test)

GWC Rugby Ranking: World Table-New Zealand 1^st, South Africa 3rd

Prediction

New Zealand by 10 points.

Teams

South Africa

15 Percy Montgomery

14 JP Pietersen

13 Adrian Jacobs

12 Jean de Villiers

11 Bryan Habana

10 Butch James

9 Fourie du Preez

8 Pierre Spies

7 Juan Smith

6 Schalk Burger

5 Victor Matfield

4 Andries Bekker

3 CJ van der Linde

2 Bismarck du Plessis

1 Tendai Mtawarira.

Replacements

16 Adriaan Strauss

17 Brian Mujati

18 Danie Rossouw

19 Luke Watson

20 Enrico Januarie

21 Francois Steyn

22 Conrad Jantjes

Head Coach: Peter de Villiers

Notes

34 year old Percy Montgomery will play his 100^th test match for South Africa.

New Zealand

15 Mils Muliaina

14 Richard Kahui

13 Conrad Smith

12 Ma'a Nonu

11 Sitiveni Sivivatu

10 Daniel Carter

9 James Cowan

8 Rodney So'oialo

7 Richie McCaw (Capt.)

6 Jerome Kaino

5 Alistair Willliams

4 Bradley Thorn

3 Gregory Somerville

2 Andrew Hore

1 Tony Woodcock.

Replacements

16 Keven Mealamu

17 John Afoa

18 Anthony Boric

19 Adam Thomson

20 Piri Weepu

21 Stephen Donald

22 Isaia Toeava

Head Coach: Graham Henry

Kenya 39, Uganda 20 in Nairobi (Elgin Cup, 2^nd leg)

Reviews

Kenya outscored neighbours Uganda to retain the Elgin Cup 2^nd leg in Nairobi. This gives Kenya a 2 point aggregate following Uganda’s 20-3 win back in May in Kampala.

Previews

Second Leg of Elgin Cup

The return Tusker Elgon Cup match between Kenya and Uganda on August 16 at the Rugby Football Union of East Africa ground will not be easy.

Michael ‘Tank’ Otieno, the national 15’s coach explained that Uganda were through to the semi-final of the Africa Zone 2011 Rugby World Cup qualifiers and were 17 points up. “They are also the Africa champions in the second tier,” he added.

The coach admitted the return leg would be a pressure match because Kenyans expected a win at home. “We have to get used to pressure and we will work hard towards achieving that,” he said.

His opposite number, Yayiro Kasasa promised they would not make the same mistakes again like they did last year when they lost the second leg. “We have to sit and plan for this game. It will be tough but we will not be traveling to Nairobi to just play but convincingly win,” he said after steering his team to the semi finals of the Africa Zone 2011 Rugby World Cup qualifiers. Uganda beat Madagascar 32-22 in Kampala.

David Dobela, the South African who is the Uganda Rugby Union Technical Director agreed. “That is a big game and we intend to stay focused,” he said.

The Uganda captain John Musoke is also keen to have the Elgon Cup back in their shelves. “It is going to be hard work but I believe we have an edge,” he acknowledged.

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Last Five Encounters

24.05.2008 Uganda 20-3 in Kampala (Elgin Cup 1^st leg)

26.09.2007 Uganda 24-12 in Antananarivo (CAR Africa Cup, Semi-final)

11.08.2007 Kenya 35-15 in Nairobi (Elgin Cup, 2^nd leg)

26.05.2007 Uganda 29-10 in Kampala (Elgin Cup 1^st leg)

12.08.2006 Uganda 22-20 in Nairobi (Elgin Cup, 2^nd leg)

Encounters in Nairobi

11.08.2007 Kenya 35-15 (Elgin Cup, 2^nd leg)

12.08.2006 Uganda 22-20 (Elgin Cup, 2^nd leg)

31.07.2004 Kenya 18-8 (Friendly)

05.10.2002 Uganda 31-22 (CAR Div.2, North)

29.09.2001 Kenya 44-17 (Friendly)

GWC Rugby Ranking: Africa Table-Uganda 3^rd, Kenya 6th

Prediction: Uganda by 10 points.

Teams

Kenya

15. Innocent Simiyu, Capt. (Impala RFC)

14. Horace Otieno (Mwamba RFC)

13. Humphrey Kayange (Mwamba RFC)

12. Cyprian Shimenga (Nakuru RFC)

11. Collins Injera (Mwamba RFC)

10. Lavin Asego (Mwamba RFC)

9. Peter Mutai (Kenya Commercial Bank RFC)

8. Leslie Libasia (Kenya Harlequin FC)

7. David Mogere (Kenya Harlequin FC)

6. Allan Onyango (Kenya Harlequin FC)

5. Wilson Kopondo (Mean Machine RFC )

4. Anthony Ogot (Kenya Commercial Bank RFC)

3. Joel Ng’anga (Kenya Harlequin FC)

2. Vincent Ongera (Kenya Harlequin FC)

1. Daniel Kiptoo (Kenya Harlequin FC)

Replacements

16. Frank Amiani (Kenya Commercial Bank RFC)

17. Derrick Wamalwa (Kenya Commercial Bank RFC)

18. Paul Murunga (Kenya Commercial Bank RFC)

19. Fednard Ngaira (Nakuru RFC)

20. David Gitau (Kenya Harlequin FC)

21. Sidney Nderitu (Mwamba RFC)

22. Vincent Mose (Nakuru RFC)

Head Coach: Michael Otieno

http://rugbykenya.blogspot.com/

http://www.eastandard.net/sports/Inside ... 510&cid=3& http://www.eastandard.net/sports/Inside ... 425&cid=3&

Uganda squad

R. Adigasi

J. Anguyo

P. Barigye

A. Bukenya

D. Etuket

P. Karumuna

J. Kimuli

T. Luggya

A. Matsiko

A. Mubiru

T. Mudoola

A. Musoke

J. Musoke (Capt.)

K. Mutabaruka

R. Mwisaka

S. Ogwete

B. Odong

J.B. Onen

R. Sseguya

M. Soita

V. Wadia

S. Wakabi

Head Coach:Y. Kasasa

http://www.monitor.co.ug/artman/publish ... 9868.shtml

http://www.newvision.co.ug/D/8/30/644557

Papua New Guinea v Solomon Islands in Noumea (FORU Cup, Eastern Zone)

Previews

Debutants aim to help Pukpuks

PAPUA New Guinea Pukpuks new caps are aiming to help retain the FORU Cup and maintain Pukpuks dominance in the Federation of Oceania Rugby Union.

The new caps are Kokopo based winger Jeffery Vinavel, Brisbane based winger David Eri, Southern Traders pair Edwin Noki, Jimmy Meria, Highlanders Yaisuo Giheno, Danny Kanasa and Islanders half back Tony Ponda.

Pukpuks will play the Western Conference against Solomon Islands (August 16), Vanuatu (August 20) and New Caledonia (August 23).

Pukpuks return to Port Moresby on August 25 and if successful meet East Conference winners Niue, Cook Islands and Tahiti.

Winners of both conferences will play for the FORU cup on August 30 in Port Moresby.

The Pukpuks were due to leave early this morning for New Caledonia.

Pukpuks coach Billy Rapilla in an interview yesterday said it was also important they retained the FORU Cup and improved their International Rugby Board world rankings.

“Some of the experienced players like Richard Pangkatana and Joe Kautu have been called into the team to add some experience, they were also selected because they played well in the super 4s.

“The challenge is also on the new guys to put their hands up along with the regular players and I can’t say the pressure is on them (the new players) but the pressure is on the whole team.

“This is an opportunity also for them to defend their cup back on home soil so it’s more a team pressure.

“Yes we have been working hard on our working combinations, particularly looking at mobility in the team.

“Bringing in the new players also adds that mobility in the side, especially players like Danny, Giheno and Richard are aggressive players and give us a lot more to go forward.

“Also we are looking at more pace in the back line and with the new rules in place mobility has a big factor in the game.

“We are quite focused on our pool matches and looking forward to playing some big matches in our pool and hoping to come back and play the grand final on home soil.

“It really would be good to play the grand final against arch rival the Cook Islands after they denied us a win in the world cup qualifier.

“Apart from that the fact is we have defended the FORU cup for two years and it’s very important that we maintain that so we can also improve our IRB world rankings,” Rapilla said.

Rapilla said the Pukpuks are currently on 52 points after beating Niue in last year’s FORU cup grand final and their goal is to win the FORU cup again and be under the 40 mark rankings.

The PNG Pukpuks team: Moses Koko, Wesley Thomas, Adrian Dixon, Willie Rikis, Aaron Miai, Daniel Kulmat, Alistair McClay, George Oki, Lawrence Acanufa, Joe Kautu, Jeffery Vineval, Raymond Romulus, David Eri, Gina Ponda, Edwin Noki, Richard Pangkatana, Jimmy Meria, Yaisuo Giheno, Danny Kanasa, Ralph Pombie, Tony Ponda, Roland Namo.

http://www.postcourier.com.pg/

Other related articles

http://www.oceaniarugby.com/20081508_bonjour_noumea.html/ref/583

Previous Encounters

12.12.2007 Papua New Guinea 49-6 in Port Villa (FORU Cup; East Zone)

13.08.2005 Papua New Guinea 45-7 in Honiara (WCQ Oceania R 1A)

02.06.2001 Papua New Guinea 32-10 in Port Moresby (WCQ Oceania 1B)

18.08.1969 Papua New Guinea 23-5 in Port Moresby (3^rd South Pacific Games)

GWC Rugby Ranking: Oceania Table-Papua New Guinea 7^th, Solomon Islands 11th

Prediction: PNG by 28 points

Teams

The PNG Pukpuks

Lawrence Acanufa (Brisbane Norths, Australia)

Adrian Dixon (Brisbane Brothers, Australia)

David Eri (Brisbane Norths, Australia) New Cap

Yaisuo Giheno (Highlanders) New Cap

Daniel Kanasa (Highlanders) New Cap

Joseph Kautu

Moses Koko

Daniel Kulmat

Alistair McLay (Brisbane Brothers, Australia)

James Meria (Southern Traders) New Cap

Aaron Miai

Roland Namo (Brisbane Norths, Australia)

Edwin Noki (Southern Traders) New Cap

George Oki

Richard Pangkatana

Ralph Pombie

Anthony Ponda (Islanders) New Cap

Gina Ponda (Brisbane Norths, Australia)

Raymond Romalus

William Rikis

Wesley Thomas

Jeffrey Vineval (Kokopo) New Cap

Head Coach: Billy Rapilla

Solomon Islands Training Squad

1. Golden Kiloko

2. Ian Suibaea

3. Kenny Taupa

4. Fredson Soaki

5. McQueen Tekatoha

6. Stenah Tengemoana

7. Allen Hatimoana

8. Nathanieli Seru

9. Jay Cole

10. Don Kaitu'u

11. Daley Tesuatai

12. Stewart Urumaikeni

13. Vivian Wickham

14. Ramsey Mamata

15. McFret Tesuatai

16. Lakoa Katalake

17. Movete Tupou

18. Frank Paikea

19. Tom Bainivalu

20. Dubby Lucas

21. Robert Kekahe

22. Ben Campbell

23. Willie Tekatoha

24. Reagan Pitabelama

25. Jerry Tamonge

26. Vivian Kelesi

27. Felix Maui Kaitu'u

28. Edmond Tay

29. Stewart Baiabe

30. Carlwyn Tengemoana

31. Dave Kaitu'u

32. Leslie Puia

33. Leon Hatigeva

34. Joseph Solodia

35. Harris Taimama'o

36. Linton Kamux

37. William Mohu

http://www.solomontimes.com/news.aspx?nwID=2133

New Caledonia 32, Vanuatu 20 in Noumea (FORU Cup, Eastern Zone)

New Caledonia won by 12 points. I predicted Vanuatu by 7.

Reviews

http://www.oceaniarugby.com/20080816_new_cal_win.html/ref/267

Previews

New Caledonia will host this tournament but has been out of the international scene for a few years.

Previous Encounters

14.10.2006 Vanuatu 22-0 in Port Villa (Oceania Tournament)

23.10.2004 Vanuatu 17-14 in Noumea

GWC Rugby Ranking: Oceania Table-Vanuatu 10^th, New Caledonia 12th

Prediction: Vanuatu by 7 points

Teams

Cook Islands v Niue in Rarotonga (FORU Cup, Western Zone)

Previews

The Cook Islands will play a one-off international rugby match against Niue on Saturday 16 August. The East FORU (Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions) game will be played in Rarotonga at Tereora National Stadium. The delay in confirming the proposed three team tournament programme was upset by the sudden withdrawal of the Tahiti team late last week. The winner of this now one-off match between Rarotonga and Niue will proceed to the Oceania Cup Final to be played at the venue of the winner of the FORU West game to be played on Saturday 30 August .

http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sports.htm

Previous Encounters

06.08.2005 Cook Islands 24-5 in Rarotonga (WCQ Oceania R 1B)

28.08.2004 Cook Islands 50-5 in Rarotonga (Oceania Cup; East Zone)

06.09.2003 Niue 17-14 in Auckland (Oceania Cup; East Zone Final)

09.06.2001 Cook Islands 28-8 in Paliati (WCQ Oceania 1A)

GWC Rugby Ranking: Oceania Table-Cook Islands 6^th, Niue 8th

Prediction: Cook Islands by 14 points

Teams

Cook Islands Training Squad

Mai Maireroa

Raymond Pirangi

Joshua MacDonald

Tu Putoru

Victor Mataora

Mana Natini

Dennis Tomokino

Joseph Ngatae

Mati Messine (Aitutaki)

Edwin Teraitua

Daniel Heather

Louis Nicholas

Kore Herman

Steven Naea

Clive Nicholas

Bilsy Gukisuva

Teokotai Tuaivi Jnr

Robert Tuaati

Brendan Smith

Lloyd Matapo

Turori Matutu

Kunta Tom

Pokolong Pauka

Terry Piri

Vase Samania

David Wichman

Andrew Iroa

Andrew Kapi

Rua Ngametua

Tariu Tairea

Ina Tapurau Jnr

Thomas Toa

Spoon Marsters

Tahiri Elikana

Conrad Piri

Bruce Goldsworthy

Duane Gukisuva

Messine Manapori (Aitutaki)

Patrick Numanga

Pakia Wichman.

http://www.cookislandsnews.com/sports.htm

WEEKEND RESULTS AND NEWS 9 AUGUST

WEEKEND RESULTS AND NEWS 2 AUGUST

A special word of thanks to ‘Quentin’ who regularly supplies team lists from around the world to the FIRA-AER forum. Without his dedicated searching and scrolling the web I would not be able to list many of the teams that I do.

MATCH DATA SHEET UPDATES (02.08)

The following international rugby fixtures now have a match datasheet available in the fixtures lists and on each country’s list.

24 May 2008 Uganda v Kenya (new)

7 June 2008 South Africa v Wales (Updated)

14 June 2008 South Africa v Wales (New)

5 July 2008 New Zealand v South Africa (New)

12 July 2008 South Africa v New Zealand (New)

19 July 2008 Australia v South Africa (New)

26 July 2008 Australia v New Zealand (New)

COUNTRY LIST UPDATES (02.08)

The following country lists have been updated. Included are a number of match data sheets. Go to country alphabetical lists at the top of the page.

Australia 2001- India Kenya Morocco Namibia New Zealand Senegal South Africa Tunisia Uganda Wales Zambia