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September 2007

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Updated 01.10.2007

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Latest Results (Last two weeks)

30.09.2007

South Africa 64, United States 15 in Montpellier (World Cup, Pool A)

France 64, Georgia 7 in Marseille (World Cup, Pool D)

Argentina 30, Ireland 15 in Paris (World Cup, Pool D)

Uganda 42, Madagascar 11 in Antananarivo (CAR Africa Cup Final)

Kenya 20, Ivory Coast 17 in Antananarivo (CAR Africa Cup, Playoff 3^rd-4^th)

29.09.2007

Australia 37, Canada 6 in Bordeaux (World Cup, Pool B)

Fiji 38, Wales 34 in Nantes (World Cup, Pool B)

Scotland 18, Italy 16 in St Etienne (World Cup, Pool C)

New Zealand 85, Romania 8 in Toulouse (World Cup, Pool C)

Andorra 33, Poland 5 in Andorra La Vela (ENC 2B)

Germany 49, Switzerland 13 in Frankfurt (Alpen Cup)

28.09.2007

England 36, Tonga 20 in Paris (World Cup, Pool A)

26.09.2007

Samoa 25, United States 21 in St Etienne (World Cup, Pool A)

Georgia 30, Namibia 0 in Lens (World Cup, Pool D)

Uganda 24, Kenya 12 in Antananarivo (CAR Africa Cup, Semi Final)

Madagascar 32, Ivory Coast 25 in Antananarivo (CAR Africa Cup, Semi Final)

25.09.2007

Canada 12, Japan 12 in Bordeaux (World Cup, Pool B)

Romania 14, Portugal 10 in Toulouse (World Cup, Pool C)

23.09.2007

Australia 55, Fiji 12 in Montpellier (World Cup, Pool B)

New Zealand 40, Scotland 0 at Murrayfield (World Cup, Pool C)

22.09.2007

South Africa 30, Tonga 25 in Lens (World Cup, Pool A)

England 44, Samoa 22 in Nantes (World Cup, Pool A)

Argentina 63, Namibia 3 in Marseille (World Cup, Pool D)

21.09.2007

France 25, Ireland 3 in Paris (World Cup, Pool D)

20.09.2007

Wales 72, Japan 18 in Cardiff (World Cup, Pool B)

19.09.2007

Italy 31, Portugal 5 in Paris (World Cup, Pool C)

18.09.2007

Scotland 42, Romania 0 at Murrayfield (World Cup, Pool C)

16.09.2007

Tonga 19, Samoa 15 in Montpellier (World Cup, Pool A)

Fiji 29, Canada 16 in Cardiff (World Cup, Pool B)

France 87, Namibia 10 in Toulouse (World Cup, Pool D)

15.09.2007

Australia 32, Wales 20 in Cardiff (World Cup, Pool B)

New Zealand 108, Portugal 13 in Lyon (World Cup, Pool C)

Ireland 14, Georgia 10 in Bordeaux (World Cup, Pool D)

Coming Up

06.10.2007

Australia v England in Marseille (World Cup, Quarter-finals)

New Zealand v France in Cardiff (World Cup, Quarter-finals)

Switzerland v Armenia in Nyon (ENC 3A)

07.10.2007

South Africa v Fiji in Paris (World Cup, Quarter-finals)

Argentina v Scotland in Paris (World Cup, Quarter-finals)

2007 RUGBY WORLD CUP

World Cup Web Sites-try these

http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/index.html

http://mundial2007.com/

http://www.worldcupweb.com/WCrugby/default.asp

Short Cuts

Draw

http://www.worldcupweb.com/WCrugby/2007/tournament.asp

Squads

http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/home/teams/index.html

The Results

Pool A

England 28, United States 10 at Lens (World Cup, Pool A)

South Africa 59, Samoa 7 in Paris (World Cup, Pool A)

Tonga 25, United States 15 in Montpellier (World Cup, Pool A)

South Africa 36, England 0 in Paris (World Cup, Pool A)

Tonga 19, Samoa 15 in Montpellier (World Cup, Pool A)

South Africa 30, Tonga 25 in Lens (World Cup, Pool A)

England 44, Samoa 22 in Nantes (World Cup, Pool A)

Samoa 25, United States 21 in St Etienne (World Cup, Pool A)

England 36, Tonga 20 in Paris (World Cup, Pool A)

South Africa 64, United States 15 in Montpellier (World Cup, Pool A)

Pool B

Australia 91, Japan 3 at Lyon (World Cup Pool B)

Wales 42, Canada 17 in Nantes (World Cup, Pool B)

Fiji 35, Japan 31 in Toulouse (World Cup Pool B)

Australia 32, Wales 20 in Cardiff (World Cup, Pool B)

Fiji 29, Canada 16 in Cardiff (World Cup, Pool B)

Wales 72, Japan 18 in Cardiff (World Cup, Pool B)

Australia 55, Fiji 12 in Montpellier (World Cup, Pool B)

Canada 12, Japan 12 in Bordeaux (World Cup, Pool B)

Australia 37, Canada 6 in Bordeaux (World Cup, Pool B)

Fiji 38, Wales 34 in Nantes (World Cup, Pool B)

Pool C

New Zealand 76, Italy 14 at Marseilles (World Cup, Pool C)

Scotland 56, Portugal 10 in Saint Entienne (World Cup, Pool C)

Italy 24, Romania 18 in Marseilles (World Cup, Pool C)

New Zealand 108, Portugal 13 in Lyon (World Cup, Pool C)

Scotland 42, Romania 0 at Murrayfield (World Cup, Pool C)

Italy 31, Portugal 5 in Paris (World Cup, Pool C)

New Zealand 40, Scotland 0 at Murrayfield (World Cup, Pool C)

Romania 14, Portugal 10 in Toulouse (World Cup, Pool C)

Scotland 18, Italy 16 in St Etienne (World Cup, Pool C)

New Zealand 85, Romania 8 in Toulouse (World Cup, Pool C)

Pool D

Argentina 17, France 12 in Paris (RWC, Pool D)

Ireland 32, Namibia 17 in Bordeaux (World Cup, PoolD)

Argentina 33, Georgia 3 in Lyon (RWC, Pool D)

Ireland 14, Georgia 10 in Bordeaux (World Cup, Pool D)

France 87, Namibia 10 in Toulouse (World Cup, Pool D)

France 25, Ireland 3 in Paris (World Cup, Pool D)

Argentina 63, Namibia 3 in Marseille (World Cup, Pool D)

Georgia 30, Namibia 0 in Lens (World Cup, Pool D)

France 64, Georgia 7 in Marseille (World Cup, Pool D)

Argentina 30, Ireland 15 in Paris (World Cup, Pool D)

ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE FIXTURE LIST

LATEST NEWS

30.09.2007

South Africa 64, United States 15 in Montpellier (World Cup, Pool A)

South Africa won by 49 points. I predicted South Africa by 35.

Previews

This should be a straight forward win for South Africa who will no doubt rest a few of their top players. A south African second XV will still be too tough for the ‘Yanks’.

http://www.usarugby.org/default.asp

http://www.sarugby.net/default.asp?des=article&id=230552

GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-South Africa 7^th, USA 18^th

France 64, Georgia 7 in Marseille (World Cup, Pool D)

France won by 57 points. I predicted France by 30.

Previews

Georgia has most of its players playing professional rugby in France at various levels. This will be an advantage in so much as they ‘know’ the French play. The Georgian forward pack should just about hold its own against what is becoming a dominating French pack. Once the ball is out the French will be too skilful and will score easily especially in the second half as the Georgians tire. Watch out for that Georgian try. They will erupt and for them that moment will be their World Cup victory.

http://en.rugbyworldcup.com/home/fixtures/round=100/match=10110/preview.html

http://en.rugbyworldcup.com/home/fixtures/round=100/match=10110/announcementa.html

http://en.rugbyworldcup.com/home/fixtures/round=100/match=10110/announcementb.html

GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-France 4^th, Georgia 14^th

Argentina 30, Ireland 15 in Paris (World Cup, Pool D)

Argentina won by 15 points. Exactly what I predicted.

Reviews

Ireland were the second ‘Home Nations’ team eliminated from the 2007 Rugby World Cup finals. Argentina has proved the point that they must be included in an international tournament, either joining Six Nations or Tri-Nations competitions.

Previews

Ireland’s chances of making the quarter-finals are almost nil. They must defeat Argentina and then hope that Georgia at least draws with France. Realistically we should see Argentina go through to the Quarter-finals at the top of their group.

http://en.rugbyworldcup.com/home/fixtures/round=100/match=10111/preview.html

http://en.rugbyworldcup.com/home/fixtures/round=100/match=10111/announcementa.html

http://en.rugbyworldcup.com/home/fixtures/round=100/match=10111/announcementb.html

GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-Argentina 3^rd, Ireland 9^th

Uganda 42, Madagascar 11 in Antananarivo (CAR Africa Cup Final)

Reviews

Uganda winning wasn’t a complete surprise. It was the margin that has raised eyebrows in African rugby. Madagascar was expected to win in fron of the expected 35,000 crowd.

Previews

Madagascar has the home ground advantage in this tournament and should carry off the trophy. Uganda has been the surprise package this season and may lift the trophy.

http://allafrica.com/stories/200709280283.html?page=2

http://allafrica.com/stories/200709290026.html

Teams

Madagascar Squad

1- Mboazafy Noé Rakotoarivelo

2- Tolotra Ramaromiantso

3- Landry Rakotomalala

4- Jean de Dieu Rakotonirina

5- Vonjiniaina Marson

6- Mario Rakotomalala

7- Christian Jean Félix Andrianjaka

8- Antonio Rakotozanany

9- Jean Charles Emilson Haja

10- Sidonie Rakotoarisoa

11- Nirina Jacquis Bayard

12- Jacquot Hary Nirina

13- Fanomezantsoa Randrianantenaina

14- Fenohery Rakotondrazaka

15- Bienvenu Mananjarasoa

16- Tahina Hery Zo Randrianarison

17- Jean André Rasedinah

18- Toussaint Boniface Rabearilala

19- Rodolphe Andriambololona

20- Ibrahim Randrianiaina

21- Dimbiniaina Willy Rabemananjara

22- André Rakotoniaina

23- Serge Rajoelina

24- Elysée Rakotoarimanga

http://www.les-nouvelles.com/

Uganda Squad

Fred Mudoola

Alex Mubiru

Kenneth Mwabaruka

Victor Wadia

Moses Soita

Robert Seguya

Mathias Ochwo

Adrian Bukenya

Anthony Kinene

Edmond Tumusiime

Bonny Moro

Tony Luggya

Timothy Mudoola

Allan Musoke

John Musoke

Solomon Lawanda

Ronald Adigas

Ronald Mwisaka

Roger Rukundo

Allan Masiko

Felix Lubega

Brian Tabaruka

Coach: David Dobela

GWC Rugby Rankings: Africa Table-Uganda 3^rd, Madagascar 6^th

Kenya 20, Ivory Coast 17 in Antananarivo (CAR Africa Cup, Playoff 3^rd-4^th)

Kenya won by 3 points. I predicted Ivory Coast by 5.

Previews

GWC Rugby Rankings: Africa Table-Kenya 4^th, Ivory Coast 9^th

RUSTY WALLABIES NOT CONVINCING

Australia produced their least convincing win of the tournament with a wobbly win over lowly Canada. Perhaps this is the lull before the storm.

29.09.2007

Australia 37, Canada 6 in Bordeaux (World Cup, Pool B)

Australia won by 31 points. I predicted Australia by 55.

Reviews

http://worldcup.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,21043,13175_2764408,00.html

Previews

Australia will field a second XV in this match in order to rest key players for next weekend’s quarter-finals.

GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-Australia 2^nd, Canada 17^th

FIJI IN DRAMATIC UPSET

Fiji through to the quarter-finals

Fiji won what was arguably the most dramatic upset at any World Cup tournament to date. In a pulsating match in which, especially in the second half, Wales nearly pulled back from the brink of disaster, the Fijians’ passion and physical strength saw a last minute try that wrested the match from the Welsh.

29.09.2007

Fiji 38, Wales 34 in Nantes (World Cup, Pool B)

Fiji won by 4 points. I predicted Wales by 12.

Reviews

http://worldcup.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,21043,13175_2765111,00.html

Previews

Both teams must win if they are to make the quarter-finals.

http://worldcup.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,21043,13088_2762718,00.html

GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-Wales 5^th, Fiji 13^th CHANGE

Iron Fist Data

SPITEFUL END

Scotland progress-just!

What a pity. In a so-far clean event this was a spiteful match played by two teams obviously frustrated by their standard of rugby.

29.09.2007

Scotland 18, Italy 16 in St Etienne (World Cup, Pool C)

Scotland won by 2 points. I predicted Scotland by 5.

Reviews

http://worldcup.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,21043,13090_2765926,00.html

http://sport.independent.co.uk/rugby_union/world_cup_news/article3013140.ece

http://sport.guardian.co.uk/rugbyworldcup2007/story/0,,2180462,00.html

Previews

This is yet another must-win match for both teams. For Italy a win would mean playing in the quarter-finals for the first time at a rugby world cup. Italy has played poorly whilst Scotland has not set its pool alight. Italy lost by 50 or so points to New Zealand, Scotland lost by 40 to the Kiwis.

GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-Scotland 7^th, Italy 10^th

Prediction: A close game, Italy just has not been good enough to enthuse. Scotland a win by 5 points.

Iron Fist Data

NEW ZEALAND EASE INTO QUARTER-FINALS

Roko Rocks in for 3 tries

New Zealand continued their winning way towards the quarter-finals with an easy win against the Romanian ‘Oaks’.

29.09.2007

New Zealand 85, Romania 8 in Toulouse (World Cup, Pool C)

New Zealand won by 77 points. I predicted New Zealand by 60.

Reviews

http://sport.independent.co.uk/rugby_union/world_cup_news/article3013087.ece

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/7015961.stm

Previews

The Romanians will be playing for pride and to prevent New Zealand reaching the century mark. Romania has been disappointing and their only win was a close 14-10 against Portugal. New Zealand’s team will be virtually a second XV so that key players are rested. New Zealand’s second XV notched 100 points against Portugal and could do the same here. Romania’s forward pack, if it plays up to scratch will be about all they can hope to match the Kiwis at.

GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-New Zealand 1^st, Romania 15^th.

POLAND RUN AWAY WITH GAME

Andorra show improvement

Poland 33, Andorra 5 in Andorra La Vela (ENC 2B)

Poland won by 28 points. I predicted Poland by 22.

Reviews

http://worldcuprugby.blog.co.uk/

FIRA-AER CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 2B
SEEDINGS: LATVIA, POLAND, CROATIA, MALTA, ANDORRA
07.10.2006	POLAND	54	ANDORRA	8	CRACOVIE		P	W	D	L	PF	PA		PT
28.10.2006	LATVIA	27	MALTA	16	RIGA	POLAND	5	5	0	0	168	36	+132	15
28.10.2006	POLAND	12	CROATIA	11	MAKARSKA	LATVIA	4	3	0	1	97	77	+20	10
04.11.2006	CROATIA	40	MALTA	18	MARSA	CROATIA	4	1	0	2	71	81	-10	7
04.11.2006	LATVIA	34	ANDORRA	21	ANDORRA LA VELA	ANDORRA	5	1	0	4	82	165	-83	7
31.03.2007	LATVIA	27	CROATIA	7	MAKARSKA	MALTA	4	1	0	3	68	127	-59	6
07.04.2007	ANDORRA	24	CROATIA	13	ANDORRA LA VELA	The European Nations Cup is now played for bi-annually. Points for the first year of competition carries over to the next season. Winner promoted to Div.2A. Last placed team will be relegated to Division 3A in 2008.
05.05.2007	POLAND	33	LATVIA	9	RIGA
12.05.2007	MALTA	31	ANDORRA	24	MARSA
19.05.2007	POLAND	36	MALTA	3	SIEDLCE
29.09.2007	POLAND	33	ANDORRA	5	ANDORRA LA VELA
27.10.2007	POLAND		CROATIA		GDYNIA
10.11.2007	CROATIA		MALTA		MAKARSKA
17.11.2007	MALTA		LATVIA		MARSA
24.11.2007	LATVIA		ANDORRA		RIGA
19.04.2008	CROATIA		ANDORRA
26.04.2008	POLAND		LATVIA
10.05.2008	MALTA		POLAND		MARSA
10.05.2008	LATVIA		CROATIA		RIGA
17.05.2008	MALTA		ANDORRA		ANDORRA LA VELA

Previews

Poland began the first round with a very clear win over the visiting Andorrans. Playing away does make a difference but providing the Poles can take their top players they should still be stronger than the home side. Andorra celebrates the 20^th anniversary of the founding of their rugby union.

http://www.bondia.ad/artman/publish/article_10661.shtml (in Catalan)

http://www.pzrugby.pl/seniorzy.reprezentacja.html (in Polish)

http://www.bondia.ad/artman/publish/article_10677.shtml (in Catalan)

http://www.elperiodico.com/andorra/default.asp?idpublicacio_PK=16&idioma=CAS&idnoticia_PK=445687&idseccio_PK=254&h= (In Catalan)

GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Poland 17^th, Andorra 20^th

Teams

Poland Squad

Dawid Banaszek (Arka Gdynia)

Aleksander Bartoszewicz (Folc AZS Warszawa)

Kamil Bobryk (Budowlani Łódź)

Maciej Brażuk (Lechia Gdańsk)

Jurij Buhało (Posnania Poznań)

Paweł Dąbrowski (Arka Gdynia)

Kamil Dudkowski (Posnania Poznań)

Grzegorz Falk (Juvenia Kraków).

Tomasz Grodecki (Budowlani Łódź)

Krzysztof Hotowski (Budowlani Łódź)

Sławomir Jeliński (Arka Gdynia);

Michał Królikowski (Budowlani Łódź)

Michał Krużycki (Ogniwo Sopot)

Wojciech Łukasiewicz (Skra Warszawa)

Marcin Malochwy (Ogniwo Sopot)

Mariusz Michalak (Lechia Gdańsk)

Marek Mirosz (Budowlani Łódź)

Maciej Miśkiewicz (Folc AZS Warszawa)

Paweł Nowak, (Arka Gdynia)

Konrad Pisarek (Skra Warszawa)

Tytus Sieńczak (Posnania Poznań)

Łukasz Szostek (Arka Gdynia)

Marcin Wilczuk (Old Belvedere, Ireland),

Jacek Wojaczek (Arka Gdynia)

Coach: Tomasz Putra

Rafal Sajur, Kacper Lawski, Robert Andrzejczuk are the only regulars from last season not travelling otherwise it looks close to a full strength Polish lineup.

Andorra Squad

Iosif Tchetelitze, Xavier Soteras, Xavier Vilasetru, Oscar Cabanes, David Martinez, Oliver Alis, Roger Font, Franck Mitjana, Alex Consuegra, Toni Coma, David Kirikashvili, Jeremy Berrier, Paul Alieu, Joan Fite, Peter Ambor, Toni Carmona, Jonathan Garcia, Christian Pons, Marc Abello, Marc Gispert, Maxim Turinyà, Guillem Garriga, Esteve Perez, Roger Fite

http://worldcuprugby.blog.co.uk/

Most of the Andorrans will play for the local club VPC.

GERMANY TOO STRONG FOR NEIGHBOURS

Germany retain the Alpen Cup

The Alpen Cup is now played annually between Germany and Switzerland. Last year Germany won 40-10 in Bern, Switzerland. The German team, without their France-based professionals proved too strong for their neighbours. Germany led 35-3 at halftime.

Germany 49, Switzerland 13 in Frankfurt (Alpen Cup)

Germany won by 36 points. I predicted Germany by 20.

Reviews

http://www.rugby-journal.de/templates/meldung.php?ide=cd2007-09-29-1420

Previews

Germany would appear to be one of the new breed of European rugby nations. They now have a regular outing against a neighbouring country from a lower division in the FIRA-AER competition. This is a way of promoting the game world-wide. This is a move fully endorsed by RugInt. Last September Germany travelled to Switzerland and defeated the home side 40-10. Switzerland will have a torrid time holding the Germans, who will be without some of their France-based players.

GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Germany 13^th, Switzerland 26^th

Germany squad with known ‘caps’.

Christian Baracat (SC Frankfurt 1880)

Kehoma Brenner (RG Heidelberg)

Sebastien Chaule (RG Heidelberg) (6)

Benjamin Danso (DRC Hannover)

Lars Eckert (SC Neuenheim) (12)

Colin Grzanna (Berliner RC) (14)

Alexander Hug (TSV Handschuhsheim),

Christian Hug (SC Neuenheim),

Benjamin Krause (SG Hannover 78/08 Ricklingen) (17)

Klaus Mainzer (SC Neuenheim) (15)

Franck Moutsinga (Berliner RC) (9)

Alex Pipa (TSV Handschuhsheim)

Raphael Pyrasch (SG Hanover 78/08 Ricklingen)

Jens Schmidt (TSV Handschuhsheim) (26)

Marten Strauch (SC Neuenheim) (2)

Timur Tekkal (DRC Hannover) (8)

Marcus Trick (SC Neuenheim) (15)

Krystian Trochowski (Berlin RC),

Rolf Wacha (SC Frankfurt 1880)

Dennis Walger (RK Heusenstamm).

Markus Walger (RK Heusenstamm)

Christopher Weselek (RG Heidelberg) (18)

Gerrit van Look (Berliner RC) (8)

Thorsten Wiedemann (TSV Handschuhsheim)

Coach: Rudolf Finsterer

Top French-based players missing are Mathieu Franke, Clemens von Grumbkow, Alexander Widiker, Timothy Coly, Sascha Fischer (retired?), Pierre Faber, plus

Bodo Sieber (South Africa) and Mustafa Güngör (injured?)

Alex Pipa didn’t play for Germany last year but I’m sure he played for Germany in the past.

Baracat, Wacha, Wiedemann, Alexander Hug, Pyrasch and Dennis Walger did not play for Germany last year and I’m assuming they are new ‘caps’.

Original selections Benjamin Simm, Mathias Pipa, Gerrit van Look and Michael Kerr had to be replaced.

Swiss team not available.

MATCH DATA SHEET UPDATES (29.09)

The following international rugby fixtures now have a match data sheet available in the fixtures lists but not yet on each country’s list.

18 August 2007 Wales v Argentina (New)

26 August 2007 France v Wales (New)

22 September 2007 South Africa v Tonga (New)

22 September 2007 England v Samoa (New)

26 September 2007 Samoa v USA (New)

26.09.2007

Uganda 24, Kenya 12 in Antananarivo (CAR Africa Cup, Semi Final)

Uganda won by 12 points. I predicted Kenya by 7 points.

Reviews

Madagascar 32, Ivory Coast 25 in Antananarivo (CAR Africa Cup, Semi Final

Madagascar won by 7 points. I predicted Madagascar by 24 points.

Reviews

RUGBY IN JAPAN (RiJ) Vol.4, No.39

RUGBY IN JAPAN (RiJ) Vol.4, No 38

COUNTRY LIST UPDATES (24.09)

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

Australia England England XV Italy Italy XV Japan New Zealand Russia Samoa South Africa Tonga

MATCH DATA SHEET UPDATES (21.09)

The following international rugby fixtures now have a match data sheet available in the fixtures lists but not yet on each country’s list.

7 September 2007 Argentina v France (New)

8 September 2007 Australia v Japan (New)

8 September 2007 New Zealand v Italy (New)

9 September 2007 South Africa v Samoa (New)

14 September 2007 England v South Africa (New)

16 September 2007 Tonga v Samoa (New)

MATCH DATA SHEET UPDATES (15.09)

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

9 June 2007 Argentina v Italy (Updated)

16 June 2007 South Africa v Australia (New)

23 June 2007 New Zealand v South Africa (New)

30 June 2007 Australia v New Zealand (New)

7 July 2007 Australia v South Africa (New)

14 July 2007 New Zealand v South Africa (New)

21 July 2007 New Zealand v Australia (New)

11 August 2007 France v England (New)

18 August 2007 Italy v Japan (New)

18 August 2007 France v England (New)

7 September 2007 Argentina v France (WC) (New)

8 September 2007 England v USA (WC) New

9 September 2007 South Africa v Samoa (WC) (New)

COUNTRY LIST UPDATES (15.09)

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

Argentina Argentina XV Australia China England France Italy Japan New Zealand Samoa South Africa United States

Welcome to new contributors. (12.09)

Rugbyinternational.net now has two ‘outside’ writers adding data and opinion to this web site. RiJ newsletters come from Japan and now data and comment from ‘The Iron Fist’ can be found on some match reports (France v Argentina and New Zealand v Italy). You can also give feedback to these two writers as their email addresses are available near their comments. I can also welcome ‘Quentin’ from FIRA-AER forum who is helping out with match data sheets. ‘Quentin’ is compiling the Pool D match reports, two of which are now available for viewing. Contact me if you are interested in stats/data and would also like to try your hand at compiling match data sheets. All you need is a limited knowledge of excel, some time and enthusiasm.

Contact rugint@bigpond.net.au

YEARLY RESULTS UPDATES (02.09)

The following yearly lists have just been updated mostly as a result of the adding of match data sheets

2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

MATCH DATA SHEET UPDATES (02.09)

The following international rugby fixtures now have a match data sheet available in the fixtures lists.

19 November 2005 France v Tonga (Updated)

5 February 2006 France v Scotland (Updated)

24 March 2007 Cyprus v Greece (New)

23 May 2007 Scotland ‘A’ v USA (New)

2 June 2007 Canada v USA (New)

9 June 2007 Argentina v Italy (Updated)

23 June 2007 Samoa v Tonga (New)

COUNTRY LIST UPDATES (02.09)

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

Cyprus England XV Georgia Greece Ireland Lithuania Romania Samoa Scotland Tonga United States Uruguay

PORTUGAL HAS FOUGHT ITS WAY TO FRANCE (01.09)

Portugal was the last team to qualify for the 2007 Rugby World Cup. With 3 professional players and 27 amateurs it’s going to be tough for the wolves of Iberia.

http://yahooxtra.net.nz/rugby/0,,14652-7808824,00.html

RUGBY IN JAPAN (RiJ)Vo.4, No.35

THIS WEEKEND 1 SEPTEMBER

01.09.2007

Armenia 16, Sweden 12 in Bourgoin Jallieu (ENC 3A)

Armenia won by 4 points. I predicted Armenia by 3.

Reviews

Previews

The second leg of the European Nations Cup gets underway today well buried in the shadow the Rugby World Cup competition which is only a week away.

Armenia and Sweden begin this important second leg for all pools. The winner of each pool advances to the next division whilst the loser drops down.

FIRA-AER CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 3A
SEEDING; SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, SERBIA, DENMARK, ARMENIA
30.09.2006	SWITZERLAND	29	ARMENIA	16	VIENNE		P	W	D	L	PF	PA		PT
07.10.2006	SWITZERLAND	30	SERBIA	9	NYON	SWEDEN	4	4	0	0	83	25	+58	12
21.10.2006	SWEDEN	24	ARMENIA	0	HELSINGBORG	SWITZERLAND	4	2	0	2	81	55	+26	8
28.10.2006	SWEDEN	23	DENMARK	13	ODENSE	DENMARK	4	1	0	3	63	90	-27	6
04.11.2006	SERBIA	34	DENMARK	23	BELGRADE	ARMENIA	3	1	0	2	27	56	-29	5
31.03.2007	DENMARK	24	SWITZERLAND	22	BALE	SERBIA	3	1	0	2	55	83	-28	5
07.04.2007	ARMENIA	11	DENMARK	3	ODENSE	The European Nations Cup is now played for bi-annually. Points for the first year of competition carries over to the next season. Winner promoted to Div.2B. Last placed team will be relegated to Division 3B in 2008. *Note-The Armenia v Serbia first round match was postponed.
14.04.2007	SWEDEN	30	SERBIA	12	BELGRADE
05.05.2007	SWEDEN	6	SWITZERLAND	0	ESKILSTUNA
01.09.2007	ARMENIA		SWEDEN		BOURGOIN JALLIEU
06.10.2007	SWITZERLAND		ARMENIA		NYON
27.10.2007	DENMARK		SERBIA		ODENSE
03.11.2007	SWEDEN		DENMARK		HELSINGBORG
24.11.2007	SERBIA		SWITZERLAND		BELGRADE
05.04.2008	DENMARK		SWITZERLAND		ODENSE
12.04.2008	ARMENIA		DENMARK		EREVAN
19.04.2008	SWITZERLAND		SWEDEN		NYON
26.04.2008	SWEDEN		SERBIA		STOCKHOLM
10.05.2008	ARMENIA		SERBIA		EREVAN
25.05.2008	SERBIA		ARMENIA		BELGRADE

GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Sweden 23^rd, Armenia 24^th.

Teams

Armenia Squad

1 Raffy Axarlian (Lyon)

2 Laurent Bedrossian (Marseille)

3 Amik Kazarian (Lyon)

4 Eric Laurent (Marseille)

5 Damien Minassian (Oyonnax)

6 David Derderian (Vienne)

7 Mikel Guerendian (Biarritz)

8 Alain Tchurukdichian (Dijon)

9 Stéphane Apelian (Valence)

10 Nicolas Boghossian (Marseille)

11 Laurent Hairabetian (Chambery)

12 Albin Juillat (Limoges)

13 Fabrice Tourrel (Marseille)

14 Yoan Anthian (Biarritz)

15 Frédéric Boyadjian (Chambery)

16 Grégory Oundjian (Lyon)

17 Grégory Tapol (Paris)

18 Nicolas Ancelin (Paris)

19 Jacques Antoine Boghossian(Lyon)

20 Frédéric Deleuil (Marseille)

21 Hovannès Erenian (Perpignan)

22 Boris Jimbert (Lyon)

23 David Manile (Valence)

Coach Jean Jacques Bos

SWEDEN SQUAD

Adam Jarten (Stockholm Exiles RFC)

Robert Dibell (Enköping RK)

Jan-olof Johansson (Spartacus RUFC)

Andreas Persson (Pingvin RC)

Jesper Ericsson (Enköping RK)

Vicktor Pettersson (Enköping RK)

Eirik lundquist (Enköping RK)

Mattias Bjorkeback (Hammarby IF Rugby)

Dennis Torbjörn (Enköping RK)

Arlo Knox (Stockholm Exiles RFC)

Alastair Wither (Stockholm Exiles RFC)

Henning Ekstrand (Göteborg RK)

Olaf Waddel (Enköping RK)

Johan Frank (Pingvin RC)

Nico Parmelund (Göteborg RK)

Tim Johansson (Enköping RK)

Alex Taylor (?)

Robin Walster (Göteborg RK)

Andreas bruhn (Göteborg RK)

Theo Njuru (Hammarby IF Rugby)

Bobby Nave (Enköping RK)

Marcus Nyren (Karlstad RK)

http://teamswedenrugby.blogspot.com/2007/08/sweden-squad-to-test-match-french.html

RUGBY IN JAPAN (RiJ) Vol.4, No.34

RUGBY WORLD CUP NON-TEST WARM UP MATCHES (26.08)

26.08.2007

United States v Munster in Chicago

Samoa v Northampton in Northampton

25.08.2007

Argentina XV 36, Belgium XV 8 in Brussels

Japan XV 15, Portugal 13 in Italy

Auch 13, Georgia 7 in Auch

Fiji 49, Albi 27 in Albi

Canada 40, Eastern Canada 10 in St Johns

24.08.2007

Tonga 26, Edinburgh 14 Rugby in Myreside

Samoa 26, Sale Sharks 7

22.08.2007

Auch (France) 29, Fiji 20 in Auch

21.08.2007

South Africa 18, Connacht 3 in Galway

18.08.2007

NEC Harlequins 22, Samoa 21

16.08.2007

Ireland 42, Bayonne 8 in Bayonne

14.07.2007

Tonga 34 Auckland ‘B’ 12 in Auckland

11.08.2007

Canada v British Columbia Select XV in Vancouver

Japan 69, Asia Barbarians 10 in Tokyo

Canadian Barbarians 34, Portugal 14 in Toronto

Romania v Neath at The Knoll

04.08.2007

Portugal 22, Coventry 20 in Lisbon

Argentina 70, Chile XV 14 in Cancha del CASI

02.08.2007

Romania v Romania Amateur XV

28.07.2007

South Africa Students XV 32, Namibia 20 in Windhoek

London Welsh 19, Portugal 16 in Algarve