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An interesting read in the UK Telegraph.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/international/fiji/11854929/Rugby-uncovered-Despicable-abuse-of-young-Pacific-talent-is-huge-stain-on-game.html
Terrible thing that is happening. Hopefully the solutions the mention work out.
http://m.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/rugby-world-cup-offside-with-news-corp-fairfax-media/story-fn9ymmvo-1227408795764
I understand World Rugby wanting to protect their image but surely you can't restrict journalism this way.
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Madame Tussauds in Sydney are adding a sporting icon to their collection and John Eales is one of the six short listed.
So head over to their Facebook page and vote
https://www.facebook.com/MadameTussaudsSydney
Hi folks.
You may have noticed my signature at the moment has been asking for people to sponsor my ride in the Sydney 2 Wollongong this year.
I'd just thought I'd put this out there as well.
Here is the blurb.
I am taking part in the 2012 Gong Ride in order to raise funds for people...
Anyone else doing it?
http://www.gongride.org.au/
For those who have already participated and raised over $250 registration is open.
For the rest registration opens on the 27th of July.
What are peoples thoughts on this?
Civil Libertarians are saying invasion of privacy.
The Victims of Crime advocacy group are saying if you done nothing wrong you've got nothing to hide.
https://twitter.com/#!/FaingaaTwins/status/171391790409195520
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/rugby-gold/its-goodbye-for-Fainga'a-twins/story-fn8t7efs-1226275214898
THE Fainga'a twins could be lost to Australian rugby, victims of ARU cost-cutting that will force them overseas and apart for...
State who is going to win the World Cup and why.
Rules:
You are only allowed to use results from previous World Cups as evidence as to why your chosen team will win.
Example: New Zealand will win it as they have won every tournament held in New Zealand.
You are allowed to point out the...
This is a pretty interesting graphic depicting the number of players in each RWC country versus the number of senior males.
Some interesting and surprising statistics.
Sourced from Rugby Magazine.
Australia has a far higher retention of senior males than NZ.