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England in a spin as All Blacks lead the revolution
Two dominant images emerged out of New Zealand's 47-3 annihilation of France in Lyon last week. The first was of the French forwards catching line-out ball and then driving through the middle of the All Black pack, blitzing defenders as they rattled up 20 or 30 metres of gain. The other was of All Blacks ferociously foraging for the ball at breakdowns which were impossibly chaotic with players spearing in from all angles and heights. Three years ago, two years maybe, the first image would have signposted the way to victory. Possession led to points and points led to prizes. It was how England won the World Cup. That is not the case any more. The old rugby rules are no longer relevant as Graham Henry's New Zealand re-define what is now necessary to win big Test matches. It is a lesson England are struggling to come to terms with.
Clarkson Rugby team, recruits busted after break-in at Fire ...
Several members of the Clarkson University Rugby team and two recruits have been charged for a break-in at the Potsdam Fire Department while participating in a scavenger hunt. On November 1st police in Potsdam responded to the fire station to investigate the theft of firefighter boots. Investigation led them to arrest 18-year-old Anthony J. Gorrell of Boston, NY on charges of 3rd degree Burglary, 4th degree Grand Larceny, and 5th degree Conspiracy and 18-year-old Morgan L. Jones of New Hartford, CT on charges of 4th degree Grand Larceny and 5th degree Conspiracy. Both are freshman who are attempting to make the rugby team. Additionally seven members of the team were charged with 5th degree Criminal Possession of Stolen Property: 21-year-old Shane M. Spellinger of Mechanicville, NY 21-year-old Andrew J.
Shhh - Don't Mention The Cup
In a distinguished rugby coaching career, Graham Henry has never known a more talented group of players than his European-conquering All Blacks squad. Just don't ask him if they can win the World Cup. Wales on Sunday joined England and France (twice) in being humbled by a New Zealand team playing with infectious levels of confidence, aggression and skill seemingly beyond the capabilities of all their international peers. Yet in the wake of the 45-10 triumph at Millennium Stadium, not far from where his players had performed their dressing-room haka an hour and a half earlier, Henry refused to consider his side the hottest of World Cup favourites. "We don't want to get too far ahead of ourselves," the coach deadpanned, shying from any bold statement that would make headlines in every leading rugby-playing nation.
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