08.11.2008
Argentina XV v Chile in Santiago (CONSUR A)
Preview
The composition of the Argentine side is very much a developmental one. The senior side is playing in Europe whilst the sevens side is also playing. Only a few players are selected from the 'A' squad which played for the Churchill Cup in June.
The Chileans also have a new look about them. Only a handful of players have any lengthy experience playing for Chile. A number are young and uncapped. Chile also has a new coach.
Last Five Encounters
15.12.2007 Argentina 'A' 79-8 in Santa Fe (CONSUR A)
08.05.2005 Argentina Provinces 48-13 in Buenos Aires (CONSUR A)
04.05.2002 Argentina 'A' 57-13 in Mendoza (Sth.American Champ.)
17.11.2001 Argentina 'A' 42-13 in Santiago (Sth.American Champ.)
16.11.2000 Argentina XV 18-16 in Montevideo (Sth.American Champ.)
Note: Chile has also played 3 full tests against Argentina in the period above.
01.07.2006 Lost 13-60 in Santiago (WCQ America South)
24.04.2004 Lost 3-45 in Santiago (CONSUR A)
30.04.2003 Lost 3-49 in Montevideo (Sth.American Champ.)
Prediction: Argentina by 44
Teams
Argentina XV Squad
Martín Bustos Moyano (Córdoba Athletic)
Francisco Albarracin (La Plata R.C) U, C
César Bettoli (Tucumán Lawn Tennis Club) U
Esteban Bustillo (Club Newman)
Gonzalo Camacho (B.A.C.R.C) C
Mauro Comuzzi (Pucará)
Miguel De Achaval (Asociación Alumni)
Pablo Gambarini (Club Atletico San Isidro) 6 tests
Juan Ignacio Gauthier (Hindú) U, C
Francisco Gomez Kodela (Belgrano Athletic Club) U, C
Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino (Pucará)
Agustín Oscar Gosia (Club Newman)
Mauricio Guidone (La Plata R.C)
Juan Pablo Lagarrigue (Cardenales R.C.) U, C
Martín Landajo (Club Atletico San Isidro)
Tomás Leonardi (San Isidro Club)
Ignacio Mieres (Stade Francais, France)
Ignacio Pasman (Champagnat)
Tomás Roan (La Plata R.C)
Leonardo Senatore (G.E.Rosario) U, C
Agustín Smidt (La Tablada)
Benjamín Urdapilleta (C.U.B.A.) 1 test, U, C
Coaches: José Orengo and Raúl Pérez
Sevens side is also playing. A lot of new players not used at Churchill Cup, so Argentina XV is more of a development side.
U = v Uruguay 29.05.2008
C= Churchill Cup June 2008
As of 29.10.2008
http://www.uar.com.ar/default.asp
Chile
Sebast Aviles (Alumni) Age 20 New Cap
Felipe Burgos (Troncos) 21 *
Felipe Burgos (Troncos) 26 *
Matias Cabrera (Old Boys) 21 New Cap
Sergio De La Fuente (Old Mackayan's) 22 * #
Francisco De La Fuente (Old Mackayan's) 20 New Cap
Ignacio Deformes (Old Mackayan's) 22 New Cap
Francisco Deformes (Old Mackayan's) 30 *
Benjamin Del Solar (Old Boys) 20 *
Patricio Desmond (Old Mackayan's) 30 * #
Manuel Gurruchaga (Old Johns) 25 *
Cristian Manzur (u.catolica) 33 *
Andres Matetic (Ulumni) 25 *
Tomas Olave (COBS) 26 *
Cristian Onetto (COBS) 25 * #
Juan Pablo Perrota (u.catolica) 21 New Cap
Felipe Porter (Stade Francais) ? New Cap
Javier Reyes (PWCC) 23 *
Luka Salamunic (Old Boys) 20 New Cap
Javier Valderrama (Old Johns) 23 New Cap
Nicolas Venegas (Stade Francais) 22 *
Aldo Villavicencio (Old Boys) 24 New Cap
Oliver Bassa (Santo Tomas) 26 New Cap
* Played tests previously # Toured Europe 2005
Head Coach: Daniel Graco
A new coach and plenty of new players. Sprinkling of long term experience.
Previous tests only with limited data. May not be 100% accurate. They will have their job cut out for them against Argentina 2nd team.
Provincial Match
16.08.2008 Cordoba 43, Chile 3 in Cordoba
For a full list of all Argentina, Argentina XV and Chile international rugby tests played go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Rugby Test: Spain v Russia
08.11.2008
Spain v Russia in Moscow (ENC 1)
Previews
Spain warmed up for this game with a 27-20 win over Cambridge University last weekend. Russia, on the other hand, has probably cooled down somewhat since their last test match, a 28-29 loss to a strong French Amateur side in early September.
The Spanish team of last season developed into a useful combination, losing by only 2 points to eventual Cup winners Georgia in Georgia, and then ended the season with a 21-17 win over World Cup attendants Portugal. They were defeated 42-16 by Russia in Russia in April. They could well find the Russians just as formidible in early November.
The Russians have played more test matches than the Spanish since they last met in April. A young Russian side found the going tough at the IRB Nations Cup tournament held in Bucharest in June, losing all their games. Still, it meant a number of younger players were blooded into international rugby and I suspect the Russians will be more than ready for the Spaniards.
Last Five Encounters
08.03.2008 Russia 42-16 in Krasnodar (ENC 1)
10.02.2007 Russia 39-14 in Madrid (ENC 1)
14.02.2004 Russia 36-6 in Krasnodar (ENC 1)
15.02.2003 Russia 52-19 in Madrid (ENC 1)
24.11.2002 Spain 38-22 in Krasnodar (WCQ Europe R5)
GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-Spain 19th, Russia 28th
Europe Table-Russia 9th, Spain 10th
Prediction: Russia by 21 points
Teams
Russia Squad
Michael Babaev (VVA-Podmoskovje) Age 22, 10 tests
Sergey Bazhenov (Enisey STM-Krasnoyarsk) 23, 1
Vladimir Botvinnikov (Enisey STM-Krasnoyarsk) 24, 7
Dmitry Gerasimov (Enisey STM-Krasnoyarsk) , New Cap
Victor Gresev (VVA-Podmoskovje) 22, 8
Alexander Gvozdovskiy (Krasniy Yar-Krasnoyarsk) 27, 5
Alexander Khrokin (VVA-Podmoskovje) 32, 31
Igor Kluchnikov (VVA-Podmoskovje) 27, 20
Oleg Kobzev (VVA-Podmoskovje) 27, 8
Vladislav Korshunov (VVA-Podmoskovje) 25, 19
Kirill Kulemin (Castres Olympique, France) 27, 2
Yuriy Kushanrev (VVA-Podmoskovje) 23, 16
Andrey Kuzin (VVA-Podmoskovje) 29, 17
Andrey Lugin (Slava Moscow) 28, 5
Evgeniy Matveev (VVA-Podmoskovje) 24, 5
Victor Motorin (VVA-Podmoskovje) 32, 16
Alexey Panasenko (VVA-Podmoskovje) 25, 3
Evgeniy Pronenko (Enisey STM-Krasnoyarsk) New Cap
Alexander Shakirov (VVA-Podmoskovje) 27, 11
Oleg Shukaylov (Krasniy Yar-Krasnoyarsk) ?, 3
Alexey Travkin (VVA-Podmoskovje) 31, 19
Sergey Trishin (VVA-Podmoskovje) 23, 8
Alexander Voytov (VVA-Podmoskovje) 26, 11
Head Coach Nikolay Nerush
Shukaylov last played for Russia v Portugal in Lisbon, October 2006.
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2896
Spain v Russia in Moscow (ENC 1)
Previews
Spain warmed up for this game with a 27-20 win over Cambridge University last weekend. Russia, on the other hand, has probably cooled down somewhat since their last test match, a 28-29 loss to a strong French Amateur side in early September.
The Spanish team of last season developed into a useful combination, losing by only 2 points to eventual Cup winners Georgia in Georgia, and then ended the season with a 21-17 win over World Cup attendants Portugal. They were defeated 42-16 by Russia in Russia in April. They could well find the Russians just as formidible in early November.
The Russians have played more test matches than the Spanish since they last met in April. A young Russian side found the going tough at the IRB Nations Cup tournament held in Bucharest in June, losing all their games. Still, it meant a number of younger players were blooded into international rugby and I suspect the Russians will be more than ready for the Spaniards.
Last Five Encounters
08.03.2008 Russia 42-16 in Krasnodar (ENC 1)
10.02.2007 Russia 39-14 in Madrid (ENC 1)
14.02.2004 Russia 36-6 in Krasnodar (ENC 1)
15.02.2003 Russia 52-19 in Madrid (ENC 1)
24.11.2002 Spain 38-22 in Krasnodar (WCQ Europe R5)
GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-Spain 19th, Russia 28th
Europe Table-Russia 9th, Spain 10th
Prediction: Russia by 21 points
Teams
Russia Squad
Michael Babaev (VVA-Podmoskovje) Age 22, 10 tests
Sergey Bazhenov (Enisey STM-Krasnoyarsk) 23, 1
Vladimir Botvinnikov (Enisey STM-Krasnoyarsk) 24, 7
Dmitry Gerasimov (Enisey STM-Krasnoyarsk) , New Cap
Victor Gresev (VVA-Podmoskovje) 22, 8
Alexander Gvozdovskiy (Krasniy Yar-Krasnoyarsk) 27, 5
Alexander Khrokin (VVA-Podmoskovje) 32, 31
Igor Kluchnikov (VVA-Podmoskovje) 27, 20
Oleg Kobzev (VVA-Podmoskovje) 27, 8
Vladislav Korshunov (VVA-Podmoskovje) 25, 19
Kirill Kulemin (Castres Olympique, France) 27, 2
Yuriy Kushanrev (VVA-Podmoskovje) 23, 16
Andrey Kuzin (VVA-Podmoskovje) 29, 17
Andrey Lugin (Slava Moscow) 28, 5
Evgeniy Matveev (VVA-Podmoskovje) 24, 5
Victor Motorin (VVA-Podmoskovje) 32, 16
Alexey Panasenko (VVA-Podmoskovje) 25, 3
Evgeniy Pronenko (Enisey STM-Krasnoyarsk) New Cap
Alexander Shakirov (VVA-Podmoskovje) 27, 11
Oleg Shukaylov (Krasniy Yar-Krasnoyarsk) ?, 3
Alexey Travkin (VVA-Podmoskovje) 31, 19
Sergey Trishin (VVA-Podmoskovje) 23, 8
Alexander Voytov (VVA-Podmoskovje) 26, 11
Head Coach Nikolay Nerush
Shukaylov last played for Russia v Portugal in Lisbon, October 2006.
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2896
Spain Squad
César Bernasconi (CRC Madrid) Age 32, 15 tests
José Mª Bohorquez (CR Ciencias) 32, 21
Rafael Camacho (CR Ciencias) 30, 25
Juan Cano (CRC Madrid) 23, 16
Javier Canosa (CRC Madrid) 25, 27
Iván Criado (Cetransa El Salvador) 28, 49
Damien Elgoyhen (Avirón Bayonnais, France) 22, New Cap
Pablo Feijoo (CRC Madrid) 26, 42
Leandro Fernández-Aramburu (CR Ciencias) 28, 6
Juan González (CRC Madrid) 26, 23
Mathieu Gratton (Graulhet RC, France) 26, 6
Ion Insausti (Cetransa El Salvador) 24, 20
Juan Gónzalez Marruecos (CR Ciencias) 22, 1
Hernán Quirelli (La Vila RC) 34, New Cap
Sebastián Hattori (CR Ciencias) 26, New Cap
Ignacio Martín (Gran Parma RC, Italy) 24, 22
Manuel Mazo (CR Ciencias) 23, 10
Marco Pinto (Clermont Auvergne, France) 20, New Cap
Javier Salazar (CRC Madrid) 31, 53
César Sempere (CRC Madrid) 23, 30
Sergio Souto (Cetransa El Salvador) 31, 42
Julien Tortoulou (Colomiers RC, France) 24, 5
Matías Tudela (CRC Madrid) 24, 1
Head Coach: Ged Glynn
Adapted from http://www.ferugby.com/documento_index.php?volver=si&titulo=null&fichero=/noticias/2008-2009/11-noviembre/CONVOCATORIA%20Rusia%208%20nov-2008.pdf
Stats from http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Extra data from Andrés Domínguez, Gabinete de Prensa, Federación Española de Rugby
For a full list of all Spain's and Russia's rugby test results go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Rugby Test: Germany v Welsh Clubs XV
08.11.2008
Germany v Welsh Clubs XV in Berlin (Friendly)
Preview
This game acts as a warm-up for the German team despite a number of first-choice players not being available. This is usually the case for Germany's first game of the season.
The Welsh clubs side has been chosen from clubs in Divisions 1 to 4 and includes only amateur players. Welsh District teams have been popping across to Europe since 1972 when the first team visited Belgium. Since then these teams have played against Sweden and Denmark. In 2006 the German side visited Wales and defeated the Welsh Club XV 24-13 in Pontypridd.
Prediction: The German side is below strength and may well struggle against the visitors. Welsh Clubs by 6 points.
Teams
Germany
Christian Baracat (SC Neuenheim)
Kehoma Brenner (RG Heidelberg)
Timothy Coly (RG Heidelberg)
Benjamin Danso (DRC Hannover)
Kieron Davies (Bedford RFC, England)
Lars Eckert (SC Neuenheim)
Juan Martin Goity (Newmarket RFC, England)
Mustafa Güngör (RG Heidelberg)
Alexander Hug (TSV Handschuhsheim)
Timothy Kasten (Southend RFC, England)
Benjamin Krause (DSV Hannover 78)
Rafael Pyrasch (DSV Hannover 78)
Jens Schmidt (TSV Handschuhsheim)
Udo Schwarz (SC Neuenheim)
Bodo Sieber (Univ. of Cape Town, Sth Africa)
Marten Strauch (SC Neuenheim)
Edmoore Takendesa (RG Heidelberg)
Marcus Trick (SC Neuenheim)
Damien Tussac (RC Toulon, France)
Gilles Valette (Cahors Rugby, France)
Gerrit van Look (Berliner RC)
Rolf Wacha (SC Frankfurt 1880)
Thorsten Wiedemann (TSV Handschuhsheim)
Manuel Wilhelm (RG Heidelberg)
Head Coach: Rudolf Finsterer
Regret player’s data (age, caps) not available.
Not selected due to retirement, injury, personal reasons, or not being released by clubs.
Steffen Thier, Christopher Weselek, Colin Grzanna, Franck Moutsinga, Alexander Widiker, Clemens von Grumbkow, Matthieu Franke, Markus Walger, Damien Tussac, Robert Mohr, Gilles Valette. Alexander Pipa Thanks to http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2901
Wales Clubs XV
15 Matthew John (UWIC RFC)
14 Thomas Bonnell (Narberth RFC)
13 Steven Martin (Narberth RFC)
12 Emyr Williams (Whitland RFC)
11 David James (Blackwood RFC)
10 James Howells, Capt. (Bargoed RFC)
9 Andrew Davies (Narberth RFC)
8 Colin Davies (Cardigan RFC)
7 Shaun Miles (Ammanford RFC)
6 Christopher James (Narberth RFC)
5 Alexander Jenkins (Narberth RFC)
4 James Noble (Newbridge RFC)
3 James Huntley (Rhiwbina RFC)
2 Daniel Smith (Narberth RFC)
1 Ross Jones (Bargoed RFC)
Replacements
16 Alun Davies (Carmarthen Quins RFC)
17 Rhys Cleverley (Beddau RFC)
18 Sion Dafydd Waddington (Pentyrch RFC(
19 Christopher Strick (Felinfoel RFC)
20 Carwyn Morgan (Pill Harriers RFC)
21 Matthew Lewis (Builth Wells RFC)
22 Matthew Davies (Narberth RFC)
Coach:
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2901
The team has been selected from Welsh Clubs playing in Divisions 1 to 4.
For complete lists of all international rugby test matches played by Germany and Welsh XV's go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Germany v Welsh Clubs XV in Berlin (Friendly)
Preview
This game acts as a warm-up for the German team despite a number of first-choice players not being available. This is usually the case for Germany's first game of the season.
The Welsh clubs side has been chosen from clubs in Divisions 1 to 4 and includes only amateur players. Welsh District teams have been popping across to Europe since 1972 when the first team visited Belgium. Since then these teams have played against Sweden and Denmark. In 2006 the German side visited Wales and defeated the Welsh Club XV 24-13 in Pontypridd.
Prediction: The German side is below strength and may well struggle against the visitors. Welsh Clubs by 6 points.
Teams
Germany
Christian Baracat (SC Neuenheim)
Kehoma Brenner (RG Heidelberg)
Timothy Coly (RG Heidelberg)
Benjamin Danso (DRC Hannover)
Kieron Davies (Bedford RFC, England)
Lars Eckert (SC Neuenheim)
Juan Martin Goity (Newmarket RFC, England)
Mustafa Güngör (RG Heidelberg)
Alexander Hug (TSV Handschuhsheim)
Timothy Kasten (Southend RFC, England)
Benjamin Krause (DSV Hannover 78)
Rafael Pyrasch (DSV Hannover 78)
Jens Schmidt (TSV Handschuhsheim)
Udo Schwarz (SC Neuenheim)
Bodo Sieber (Univ. of Cape Town, Sth Africa)
Marten Strauch (SC Neuenheim)
Edmoore Takendesa (RG Heidelberg)
Marcus Trick (SC Neuenheim)
Damien Tussac (RC Toulon, France)
Gilles Valette (Cahors Rugby, France)
Gerrit van Look (Berliner RC)
Rolf Wacha (SC Frankfurt 1880)
Thorsten Wiedemann (TSV Handschuhsheim)
Manuel Wilhelm (RG Heidelberg)
Head Coach: Rudolf Finsterer
Regret player’s data (age, caps) not available.
Not selected due to retirement, injury, personal reasons, or not being released by clubs.
Steffen Thier, Christopher Weselek, Colin Grzanna, Franck Moutsinga, Alexander Widiker, Clemens von Grumbkow, Matthieu Franke, Markus Walger, Damien Tussac, Robert Mohr, Gilles Valette. Alexander Pipa Thanks to http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2901
Wales Clubs XV
15 Matthew John (UWIC RFC)
14 Thomas Bonnell (Narberth RFC)
13 Steven Martin (Narberth RFC)
12 Emyr Williams (Whitland RFC)
11 David James (Blackwood RFC)
10 James Howells, Capt. (Bargoed RFC)
9 Andrew Davies (Narberth RFC)
8 Colin Davies (Cardigan RFC)
7 Shaun Miles (Ammanford RFC)
6 Christopher James (Narberth RFC)
5 Alexander Jenkins (Narberth RFC)
4 James Noble (Newbridge RFC)
3 James Huntley (Rhiwbina RFC)
2 Daniel Smith (Narberth RFC)
1 Ross Jones (Bargoed RFC)
Replacements
16 Alun Davies (Carmarthen Quins RFC)
17 Rhys Cleverley (Beddau RFC)
18 Sion Dafydd Waddington (Pentyrch RFC(
19 Christopher Strick (Felinfoel RFC)
20 Carwyn Morgan (Pill Harriers RFC)
21 Matthew Lewis (Builth Wells RFC)
22 Matthew Davies (Narberth RFC)
Coach:
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2901
The team has been selected from Welsh Clubs playing in Divisions 1 to 4.
For complete lists of all international rugby test matches played by Germany and Welsh XV's go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Rugby Match: Netherlands v Latvia
08.11.2008
Netherlands v Latvia in Jelgava (WCQ Euro. R3; ENC 2B)
Preview
The Netherlands began their crawl back into Division 2A with an 18-12 win over Croatia last weekend. This weekend they head into the Baltics where rugby is a growing sport. They could find the going tough!
The Latvians love their rugby. They have managed to get two of their star players back from Russian clubs to play in this vital match. The Latvians were defeated 5-21 by Sweden away at the end of October so a win at home is a must
These two teams have only met once before in a Rugby World Cup qualifying match.
07.05.2005 Netherlands 48-10 in Amsterdam (WCQ Euro. R3, Pool C)
GWC Rugby Rankings-Europe Table: Netherlands 18th, Latvia 21st
Prediction: Netherlands by 10 points.
Teams
Netherlands
1 Allard Jonkers, Capt. (RC ‘t Gooi) 32 tests
2. Miquèl van der Cruijsen, (RC ‘t Gooi) 9
3. Bart-Jan Alting (RC Hilversum) 7
4. Maurice Stahlecker (RC Hilversum) 2
5. Koen Buseman (Haagsche RC) 10
6. Tjebbe Jeehee (Portsmouth RFC, England) 7
7. Andrew Porter (SC Frankfurt 1880, Germany) ?
8. Bobby Teijsse (Amsterdamse AC) 6
9. Roger Scheffer (LRC DIOK) 9
10. Fedde Lingsma (RC Hilversum) 8
11. Jay-Jay Boske (RC Hilversum) 6
12. Anton Werth (RC ‘t Gooi) 3
13. Scott de Graaf (RC the Dukes) 1
14. Titus Klumper (LRC DIOK) 4
15. Bart Viguurs (RC the Dukes) 15
16. Walter Rijnbeek (RC the Dukes) 2
17. Richard Wolters (RC 't Gooi) ?
18. Robert van Trigt (RC Hilversum) 5
19. Henry Eikemans (RC the Dukes) 1
20. Boudewijn de Rouw (RC the Dukes) ?
21. Rik Roovers (RC Etten-Leur) 3
22. Dominic Brandwijk (Amsterdamse AC) ?
Head Coach: Hugues Dispas
Latvia
1 Jānis Skuja (RK Miesnieki)
2 Edgars Cīrulis (RK Miesnieki)
3 Guntis Cirša (RK1964)
4 Laurijs Muzikants (SK Ovāls)
5 Vilmārs Sokolovs (RK Miesnieki)
6 Vjačeslavs Tiško (SK Ovāls)
7 Uldis Saulīte (Enisey STM-Krasnoyarsk, Russia)
8 Mareks Larionovs (RK LMT Eži)
9 Sergejs Avdejevs (SK Ovāls)
10 Ruslans Kotļevs (RK LMT Eži)
11 Jurijs Barānovs (Enisey STM-Krasnoyarsk, Russia)
12 Antons Oseledko (SK Ovāls)
13 Viktors Silvoniks (RK Miesnieki)
14 Arvis Pilenieks (RK LMT Eži)
15 Vitālijs Haleckis (SK Ovāls)
Replacements
16 Edgars Lobānovs (RK LMT Eži)
17 Leno Bramanis (RK Miesnieki)
18 Dmitrijs Bondarenko (SK Ovāls)
19 Māris Čeksters (RK1964)
20 Andrejs Aleksandrovs (RK Miesnieki)
21 Sandis Barks (RK LMT Eži)
22 Valters Raņķis (RK Miesnieki)
Head Coach: Vladimirs Nikonovs
From http://www.rugby.lv/
For lists of international rugby tests played by both Netherlands and Latvia go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Netherlands v Latvia in Jelgava (WCQ Euro. R3; ENC 2B)
Preview
The Netherlands began their crawl back into Division 2A with an 18-12 win over Croatia last weekend. This weekend they head into the Baltics where rugby is a growing sport. They could find the going tough!
The Latvians love their rugby. They have managed to get two of their star players back from Russian clubs to play in this vital match. The Latvians were defeated 5-21 by Sweden away at the end of October so a win at home is a must
These two teams have only met once before in a Rugby World Cup qualifying match.
07.05.2005 Netherlands 48-10 in Amsterdam (WCQ Euro. R3, Pool C)
GWC Rugby Rankings-Europe Table: Netherlands 18th, Latvia 21st
Prediction: Netherlands by 10 points.
Teams
Netherlands
1 Allard Jonkers, Capt. (RC ‘t Gooi) 32 tests
2. Miquèl van der Cruijsen, (RC ‘t Gooi) 9
3. Bart-Jan Alting (RC Hilversum) 7
4. Maurice Stahlecker (RC Hilversum) 2
5. Koen Buseman (Haagsche RC) 10
6. Tjebbe Jeehee (Portsmouth RFC, England) 7
7. Andrew Porter (SC Frankfurt 1880, Germany) ?
8. Bobby Teijsse (Amsterdamse AC) 6
9. Roger Scheffer (LRC DIOK) 9
10. Fedde Lingsma (RC Hilversum) 8
11. Jay-Jay Boske (RC Hilversum) 6
12. Anton Werth (RC ‘t Gooi) 3
13. Scott de Graaf (RC the Dukes) 1
14. Titus Klumper (LRC DIOK) 4
15. Bart Viguurs (RC the Dukes) 15
16. Walter Rijnbeek (RC the Dukes) 2
17. Richard Wolters (RC 't Gooi) ?
18. Robert van Trigt (RC Hilversum) 5
19. Henry Eikemans (RC the Dukes) 1
20. Boudewijn de Rouw (RC the Dukes) ?
21. Rik Roovers (RC Etten-Leur) 3
22. Dominic Brandwijk (Amsterdamse AC) ?
Head Coach: Hugues Dispas
Latvia
1 Jānis Skuja (RK Miesnieki)
2 Edgars Cīrulis (RK Miesnieki)
3 Guntis Cirša (RK1964)
4 Laurijs Muzikants (SK Ovāls)
5 Vilmārs Sokolovs (RK Miesnieki)
6 Vjačeslavs Tiško (SK Ovāls)
7 Uldis Saulīte (Enisey STM-Krasnoyarsk, Russia)
8 Mareks Larionovs (RK LMT Eži)
9 Sergejs Avdejevs (SK Ovāls)
10 Ruslans Kotļevs (RK LMT Eži)
11 Jurijs Barānovs (Enisey STM-Krasnoyarsk, Russia)
12 Antons Oseledko (SK Ovāls)
13 Viktors Silvoniks (RK Miesnieki)
14 Arvis Pilenieks (RK LMT Eži)
15 Vitālijs Haleckis (SK Ovāls)
Replacements
16 Edgars Lobānovs (RK LMT Eži)
17 Leno Bramanis (RK Miesnieki)
18 Dmitrijs Bondarenko (SK Ovāls)
19 Māris Čeksters (RK1964)
20 Andrejs Aleksandrovs (RK Miesnieki)
21 Sandis Barks (RK LMT Eži)
22 Valters Raņķis (RK Miesnieki)
Head Coach: Vladimirs Nikonovs
From http://www.rugby.lv/
For lists of international rugby tests played by both Netherlands and Latvia go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Test Rugby: Lithuania v Andorra
08.11.2008
Lithuania v Andorra at Andorra La Vela (WCQ Eur. R4; ENC 3A)
Preview
At this level of international rugby there is not a lot of publicity. But if you know the right places..
Lithuania was undefeated over two rounds (2 seasons) in ENC 3B 2006-08 and were deservidly promoted to ENC 3A for the next two seasons. The experts tell me that Lithuania is a rugby nation going places as they have a very good junior rugby programme.
On the way down from ENC 2B last season were Andorra. A tiny nation squashed between Spain and France in the Pyrenees Mountains, Andorra has but one rugby club at present doing battle in the Catalan League in Northern Spain. Most of the national players come from this club.
So for this match the Andorran team heading down meets the team on the up. Last season there were two divisions between them but today they are playing at the same level.
The Lithuanians appear to have stuck with their experienced team from last year which, the experts tell me, contains two veterans from the last and only time these teams have met, back in 1996. One of them, last years captain Darius Nosys, is a young 38 years in his socks.
So now let these two teams lock horns and see what happens!
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Andorra 23rd, Lithuania 27th.
Prediction: Lithuanians to go home with a narrow win by 2 points.
Teams
Andorra Squad
David Martinez
Roger Font
Xavier Vilasetru
Jeremy Berrier
Franck Mitjana
Oscar Cabanes
Ritchie Ortega
Marcos Cellone
Gerard Soteras
Paul Alieu
David Kirikashvili
Toni Carmona
Peter Ambor
Jonathan Garcia
Esteve Pérez
Sergi Lucas
Roger Fite
Marc Gispert
Flavien Sayo
Maxim Taurinya
Anthony Gaulin
Benjami Taurinya
Waki Tchatokey
Antonio Junqueiro
Head Coach: Christian Cerqueda
Special thanks to Graham Douglas who waves the Andorran Flag at http://worldcuprugby.blog.co.uk/
Lithuanian Squad
Marius Andrijauskas (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Tomas Astrauskas (RC Salda Siauliai)
Dainius Baltrukenas (RC Klevas Panevezys)
Aleksandras Ciuchlejus (RC BaltRex Siauliai)
Rokas Daknys (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Ignas Darkintis (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Mindaugas Grigas (RC BaltRex Siauliai)
Vilius Kucinas (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Gediminas Liutkus (RC BaltRex Siauliai)
Gediminas Marcisauskas (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Kestutis Marcisauskas (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Andrius Martinskas (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Mindaugas Misevicius (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Darius Nosys (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Egidijus Petronis (RC Kursiai Klaipeda)
Audrius Ramancionis (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Edmundas Scavinskas (RC BaltRex Siauliai)
Mindaugas Siumberevicius (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Donatas Streckis (RC Kursiai Klaipeda)
Laurynas Tipelis (RC BaltRex Siauliai)
Justinas Vasiliauskas (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Tomas Zibolis (RC BaltRex Siauliai)
Head coach - Anatolijus Smirnovas
Special thanks to Alfredas at http://www.kaunas.lt/regbis/ind_rinktine.html
For lists of all international rugby testmatches played by these two nations go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Lithuania v Andorra at Andorra La Vela (WCQ Eur. R4; ENC 3A)
Preview
At this level of international rugby there is not a lot of publicity. But if you know the right places..
Lithuania was undefeated over two rounds (2 seasons) in ENC 3B 2006-08 and were deservidly promoted to ENC 3A for the next two seasons. The experts tell me that Lithuania is a rugby nation going places as they have a very good junior rugby programme.
On the way down from ENC 2B last season were Andorra. A tiny nation squashed between Spain and France in the Pyrenees Mountains, Andorra has but one rugby club at present doing battle in the Catalan League in Northern Spain. Most of the national players come from this club.
So for this match the Andorran team heading down meets the team on the up. Last season there were two divisions between them but today they are playing at the same level.
The Lithuanians appear to have stuck with their experienced team from last year which, the experts tell me, contains two veterans from the last and only time these teams have met, back in 1996. One of them, last years captain Darius Nosys, is a young 38 years in his socks.
So now let these two teams lock horns and see what happens!
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Andorra 23rd, Lithuania 27th.
Prediction: Lithuanians to go home with a narrow win by 2 points.
Teams
Andorra Squad
David Martinez
Roger Font
Xavier Vilasetru
Jeremy Berrier
Franck Mitjana
Oscar Cabanes
Ritchie Ortega
Marcos Cellone
Gerard Soteras
Paul Alieu
David Kirikashvili
Toni Carmona
Peter Ambor
Jonathan Garcia
Esteve Pérez
Sergi Lucas
Roger Fite
Marc Gispert
Flavien Sayo
Maxim Taurinya
Anthony Gaulin
Benjami Taurinya
Waki Tchatokey
Antonio Junqueiro
Head Coach: Christian Cerqueda
Special thanks to Graham Douglas who waves the Andorran Flag at http://worldcuprugby.blog.co.uk/
Lithuanian Squad
Marius Andrijauskas (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Tomas Astrauskas (RC Salda Siauliai)
Dainius Baltrukenas (RC Klevas Panevezys)
Aleksandras Ciuchlejus (RC BaltRex Siauliai)
Rokas Daknys (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Ignas Darkintis (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Mindaugas Grigas (RC BaltRex Siauliai)
Vilius Kucinas (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Gediminas Liutkus (RC BaltRex Siauliai)
Gediminas Marcisauskas (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Kestutis Marcisauskas (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Andrius Martinskas (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Mindaugas Misevicius (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Darius Nosys (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Egidijus Petronis (RC Kursiai Klaipeda)
Audrius Ramancionis (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Edmundas Scavinskas (RC BaltRex Siauliai)
Mindaugas Siumberevicius (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Donatas Streckis (RC Kursiai Klaipeda)
Laurynas Tipelis (RC BaltRex Siauliai)
Justinas Vasiliauskas (RC Vairas Siauliai)
Tomas Zibolis (RC BaltRex Siauliai)
Head coach - Anatolijus Smirnovas
Special thanks to Alfredas at http://www.kaunas.lt/regbis/ind_rinktine.html
For lists of all international rugby testmatches played by these two nations go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Test Rugby: Slovenia v Austria
08.11.2008
Slovenia v Austria in Vienna (WCQ Europe R5; ENC 3B)
Preview
The Slovenians have taken ENC 3B by storm. Newly promoted from ENC 3C the Slovenians have already defeated Hungary 32-26 and Denmark 25-19. Not bad going for the new team on the block. And next we have the Austrians who have struggled to both score tries and win games. The experts tell me the Austrians have not scored a try in 5 games. I suspect the trouser dropping incident in Latvia earlier in the year has something to do with it. Even without four of their leading players from last week the Slovenians look to be on a roll. At least they'll score more tries than the Austrians!
Previous Encounters
05.10.2003 Austria 17-0 in Vienna (Friendly)
29.09.2001 Slovenia 24-16 in Vienna (FIRA Div.B, Pool A)
01.04.2000 Slovenia 24-12 in Vienna (FIRA Div. D1)
07.11.1998 Slovenia 25-9 in Ljubliana (FIRA Pool B)
06.06.1998 Austria 50-3 in ? (Friendly?)
These Neighbours played plenty of games against each other in the nineties and early 2000 but not so many lately due to Austria's rise since and Slovenia's drop.
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Slovenia 28th, Austria 33rd.
Prediction: Slovenia by 12 points.
Teams
Slovenia
Damjan Ahačič (RK Ljubjana)
Žiga Burnik (RK Ljubjana)
Goran Djuratovič (RK Ljubjana)*
David Duh (RAK Olimpija)*
Peter Gobec (RK Ljubjana)
Simon Gombač (RK Bežigrad)
Goran Jelenčič (RK Bežigrad)
Damjan Jovič (?)
Peter Kavčič (RK Ljubjana)
Matej Kos (RK Ljubjana)
Aljaž Kralj (RK Ljubjana)
Luka Krajnc (RK Ljubjana)*
Žarko Krsmanovič (RK Ljubjana)
Urban Magušar (RAK Olimpija)
Luka Miklič (RAK Olimpija)
Grega Miljuš (RK Ljubjana)
Dejan Mrak (RK Ljubjana)
Luka Potnik (RAK Olimpija)
Lovro Sambol (RK Bežigrad)
Dejan Serafin (RK Ljubjana)
Anze Troppan (RK Ljubjana) *
Borut Završan (RAK Olimpija)
Head Coach:
Not selected/injured/unavailable from last weeks’ game
Tit Hočevar (Oxford Harlequins, England))
Klemen Slavec (RK Bežigrad)
Urban Volavšek (RK Ljubjana)
Damjan Volavšek (RK Ljubjana)
* Added to squad for this week
http://www.rugby-klub-ljubljana.si/index.php?show=novice&id=207
Austria
15 Marius Johannik
14 Max Navas
13 Yvan Wever
12 Thomas Österreicher
11 Nicola Bignotti
10 Jean Barthelemy Jilibert
9 Valentin Brandstetter
8 Ferdinand Richter
7 Ludwig Fegerl
6 Alexander Krauchenberg
5 Dieter Albert
4 Andreas Gaul
3 Max Müller
2 Milad Farkondeh-Fal
1 Alberto Gomez-Novak
Replacements
16 Wilfried Payer
17 Mani Deihimi
18 Thomas Fabi
19 Julian Zöchling
20 Muscheg Aslanyan
21 Michael Kerschbaumer
22 Paul Hruschka
Head Coach: Gael Mouysset
http://www.rugby-austria.at/content/deutsch/news/cfcf4129a1d69a6a9073.php
For complete lists of international rugby matches for Austria and Slovenia go to www.rugbyinternational.net
Slovenia v Austria in Vienna (WCQ Europe R5; ENC 3B)
Preview
The Slovenians have taken ENC 3B by storm. Newly promoted from ENC 3C the Slovenians have already defeated Hungary 32-26 and Denmark 25-19. Not bad going for the new team on the block. And next we have the Austrians who have struggled to both score tries and win games. The experts tell me the Austrians have not scored a try in 5 games. I suspect the trouser dropping incident in Latvia earlier in the year has something to do with it. Even without four of their leading players from last week the Slovenians look to be on a roll. At least they'll score more tries than the Austrians!
Previous Encounters
05.10.2003 Austria 17-0 in Vienna (Friendly)
29.09.2001 Slovenia 24-16 in Vienna (FIRA Div.B, Pool A)
01.04.2000 Slovenia 24-12 in Vienna (FIRA Div. D1)
07.11.1998 Slovenia 25-9 in Ljubliana (FIRA Pool B)
06.06.1998 Austria 50-3 in ? (Friendly?)
These Neighbours played plenty of games against each other in the nineties and early 2000 but not so many lately due to Austria's rise since and Slovenia's drop.
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Slovenia 28th, Austria 33rd.
Prediction: Slovenia by 12 points.
Teams
Slovenia
Damjan Ahačič (RK Ljubjana)
Žiga Burnik (RK Ljubjana)
Goran Djuratovič (RK Ljubjana)*
David Duh (RAK Olimpija)*
Peter Gobec (RK Ljubjana)
Simon Gombač (RK Bežigrad)
Goran Jelenčič (RK Bežigrad)
Damjan Jovič (?)
Peter Kavčič (RK Ljubjana)
Matej Kos (RK Ljubjana)
Aljaž Kralj (RK Ljubjana)
Luka Krajnc (RK Ljubjana)*
Žarko Krsmanovič (RK Ljubjana)
Urban Magušar (RAK Olimpija)
Luka Miklič (RAK Olimpija)
Grega Miljuš (RK Ljubjana)
Dejan Mrak (RK Ljubjana)
Luka Potnik (RAK Olimpija)
Lovro Sambol (RK Bežigrad)
Dejan Serafin (RK Ljubjana)
Anze Troppan (RK Ljubjana) *
Borut Završan (RAK Olimpija)
Head Coach:
Not selected/injured/unavailable from last weeks’ game
Tit Hočevar (Oxford Harlequins, England))
Klemen Slavec (RK Bežigrad)
Urban Volavšek (RK Ljubjana)
Damjan Volavšek (RK Ljubjana)
* Added to squad for this week
http://www.rugby-klub-ljubljana.si/index.php?show=novice&id=207
Austria
15 Marius Johannik
14 Max Navas
13 Yvan Wever
12 Thomas Österreicher
11 Nicola Bignotti
10 Jean Barthelemy Jilibert
9 Valentin Brandstetter
8 Ferdinand Richter
7 Ludwig Fegerl
6 Alexander Krauchenberg
5 Dieter Albert
4 Andreas Gaul
3 Max Müller
2 Milad Farkondeh-Fal
1 Alberto Gomez-Novak
Replacements
16 Wilfried Payer
17 Mani Deihimi
18 Thomas Fabi
19 Julian Zöchling
20 Muscheg Aslanyan
21 Michael Kerschbaumer
22 Paul Hruschka
Head Coach: Gael Mouysset
http://www.rugby-austria.at/content/deutsch/news/cfcf4129a1d69a6a9073.php
For complete lists of international rugby matches for Austria and Slovenia go to www.rugbyinternational.net
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Test Rugby: New Zealand 19, Australia 14
New Zealand retained the Bledisloe Cup in the unlikely environment of a warm, humid, wet night in Hong Kong. The New Zealanders made more mistakes in this match than they did in all previous tests this year. Australia pounced on their opportunities to lead 14-6 at one stage before the Kiwis mounted their predicted comeback.
The All Blacks started slowly and had to play catch up rugby for much of the first half. In the second half they applied the pressure and eventually the Aussies cracked.
Comments from Graham Henry, All Black coach.
"The guys won ugly. They got better as the game went on. They played much better in the second-half than the first but it was a typical All Black-Wallaby Test match - hard as hell - and our guys showed enough guts to get through it and win."
Australia move on to Italy from Hong Kong where they play a test against Italy next Saturday. The New Zealanders move to Murrayfield where they play Scotland.
The All Blacks started slowly and had to play catch up rugby for much of the first half. In the second half they applied the pressure and eventually the Aussies cracked.
Comments from Graham Henry, All Black coach.
"The guys won ugly. They got better as the game went on. They played much better in the second-half than the first but it was a typical All Black-Wallaby Test match - hard as hell - and our guys showed enough guts to get through it and win."
Australia move on to Italy from Hong Kong where they play a test against Italy next Saturday. The New Zealanders move to Murrayfield where they play Scotland.
Test Rugby: Canada 21, Portugal 13
Canada won its first game on the November European tour 2008. Both teams were fielding a mixture of experienced players and newcomers to the test scene. Canada dominated up front for the first half but the Portuguese forwards came back strongly in the second. Portugal scored a runaway try early in the second half but it was Pritchard's runaway try later in the game that knocked the stuffing out of the Portuguese. The Canadian defense had had to work overtime up to that point.
Comments from Kieran Crowley, Canadian Coach.
"(Portugal) really took it to us in the second half - and we really didn't have that many opportunties," he offered. "I think our defense was great - and really kept Portugal out of the game, but we needed the ball more if we wanted to really open the match up - so Portugal did well in that respect.
I think we need to really focus on the positives - but we need to look at the video and make the adjustments and put in some hard work this week ahead of the Ireland match."
Comments from Tomaz Morais, Portuguese coach.
"They [Portugal] did so well, I am very happy, despite the loss, on how we did today. We have only ten players that went to the World Cup so lots of young players out there today. We are down 14-10 and five metres out - in control, and then boom - Canada takes it the other way - very hard for the players."
Canada faces Ireland next weekend whilst Portugal has to wait until February 2009 for their next test which will be an ENC 1 fixture.
Coments thanks to and full match report from... http://www.rugbycanada.ca/index.php?lang=en&page_id=10&news_id=4355
Comments from Kieran Crowley, Canadian Coach.
"(Portugal) really took it to us in the second half - and we really didn't have that many opportunties," he offered. "I think our defense was great - and really kept Portugal out of the game, but we needed the ball more if we wanted to really open the match up - so Portugal did well in that respect.
I think we need to really focus on the positives - but we need to look at the video and make the adjustments and put in some hard work this week ahead of the Ireland match."
Comments from Tomaz Morais, Portuguese coach.
"They [Portugal] did so well, I am very happy, despite the loss, on how we did today. We have only ten players that went to the World Cup so lots of young players out there today. We are down 14-10 and five metres out - in control, and then boom - Canada takes it the other way - very hard for the players."
Canada faces Ireland next weekend whilst Portugal has to wait until February 2009 for their next test which will be an ENC 1 fixture.
Coments thanks to and full match report from... http://www.rugbycanada.ca/index.php?lang=en&page_id=10&news_id=4355
Rugby Result: Belgium 9, Ukraine 8
Wet conditions ensured that this would be a tight game of rugby. Ukraine just missed out on creating a minor upset as the Belgians were fancied to win this game. Win they did but only by a squeak. The Ukraine remain on top of the table in ENC 2A but this was only the second game played. The match was also part of the Rugby World Cup 2011 Europe Round 2 qualifying process.
Test Rugby: Netherlands 18, Croatia 12
More rainy weather in Europe and this time in Amsterdam. The Netherlands won their first game in their new division, ENC 2B, in European rugby. The match was also part of Rugby World Cup 2011 Europe Round 3 qualifying system. Are the Dutch on the comeback trail after nearly a decade in the doledrums?
Test Result: Malta 9, Sweden 6
This was an ENC Division 2B fixture as well as a Rugby World Cup 2011 Europe Round 3 qualifying game. Malta upset the form book by winning away on a rainy day in Stockholm. The controversy surrounding their Australia Rugby League player Jarrod Sammut, who was stood down for this game, may well have had an inspiring effect on his team mates. One account reports that it was a poor game of rugby. Slovenia remains undefeated in this division, just one point behind Hungary who has played an extra game.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Test Rugby: New Zealand v Australia
01.11.2008
New Zealand v Australia in Hong Kong (Bledisloe Cup)
Preview
Who would have thought a few years ago that a test match between New Zealand and Australia would be staged in Hong Kong? Well, precisely none! I personally think the match could have gone ahead without the official test match status and without the Bledisloe tag. The same number of people would show up if it was a New Zealand XV v an Australian XV. I just feel it has robbed some of the specialness that is the Bledisloe contest.
Having said that a test match it is. Australia will be rustier that the Kiwis whom many have had a tough provincial match under their belt whereas the Aussie have been in cotton wool since the Tri-Nations in September. Both teams have their share of injuries and unavailability. This will affect the Wallabies the most as the Kiwis have a greater depth.
Last Five Encounters
13.09.2008 New Zealand 28-24 in Brisbane (Bledisloe/Tri Nations)
02.08.2008 New Zealand 39-10 in Auckland (Bledisloe/Tri Nations)
26.07.2008 Australia 34-19 in Sydney (Bledisloe/Tri Nations)
21.07.2007 New Zealand 26-12 in Auckland (Bledisloe/Tri Nations)
30.06.2007 Australia 20-15 in Melbourne (Bledisloe/Tri Nations)
GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-New Zealand 1st, Australia 3rd
Oceania Table-New Zealand 1st, Australia 2nd
Prediction: New Zealand by 21 points
Teams
Australia
15 Adam Ashley-Cooper (ACT Brumbies) Age 24, 18 tests
14 Peter Hynes (Queensland Reds) 25, 9
13 Ryan Cross (WA Western Force) 28, 8
12 Stirling Mortlock, Capt. (ACT Brumbies) 31, 71
11 Drew Mitchell (WA Western Force) 24, 25
10 Matthew Giteau (WA Western Force) 25, 60
9 Luke Burgess (NSW Waratahs) 24, 6
8 Richard Brown (WA Western Force) 23, 1
7 George Smith (ACT Brumbies) 27, 91
6 Dean Mumm (NSW Waratahs) 24, 5
5 Nathan Sharpe (WA Western Force) 30, 69
4 Mark Chisholm (ACT Brumbies) 26, 35
3 Alistair Baxter (NSW Waratahs) 31, 58
2 Stephen Moore (Queensland Reds) 25, 28
1 Benn Robinson (NSW Waratahs) 23, 15
Replacements
16 Tatafu Polota-Nau (NSW Waratahs) 23, 8
17 Matthew Dunning (NSW Waratahs) 29, 40
18 Philip Waugh (NSW Waratahs) 28, 71
19 David Pocock (WA Western Force) 20, New Cap
20 Samuel Cordingley (ACT Brumbies) 32, 20
21 Berrick Barnes (Queensland Reds) 22, 11
22 Lachlan Turner (NSW Waratahs) 21, 1
Head Coach: Robbie Deans
Chisholm last played a test for Australia v Canada 2007 Rugby World Cup.
Regulars missing-Lote Tuqiri (injury), Wycliff Palu, Rocky Elsom, James Horwill, Adam Frier (late, injury)
Data as per http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
For a list of all Australian rugby tests go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
New Zealand
15 Isaia Toeava (Auckland) Aged 22, 17 tests
14 Hosea Gear (Wellington) 24, New Cap
13 Conrad Smith (Wellington ) 27, 21
12 Daniel Carter (Canterbury) 26, 54
11 Sitiveni Sivivatu (Waikato) 26, 30
10 Stephen Donald (Waikato) 24, 6
9 Jimmy Cowan (Southland) 26, 18
8 Rodney So'oialo (Wellington) 27, 51
7 Richie McCaw, Capt. (Canterbury) 27, 65
6 Jerome Kaino (Auckland) 25, 9
5 Alistair Williams (Canterbury) 27, 56
4 Bradley Thorn (Canterbury) 33, 20
3 Neemia Tialata (Wellington) 25, 27
2 Andrew Hore (Taranaki) 29, 36
1 Tony Woodcock (North Harbour) 27, 45
Replacements
16 Keven Mealamu (Auckland) 29, 39
17 Gregory Somerville (Canterbury) 30, 65
18 Anthony Boric (North Harbour) 24, 7
19 Adam Thomson (Otago) 26, 7
20 Piri Weepu (Wellington) 24, 24
21 Ma'a Nonu (Wellington) 26, 28
22 Cory Jane (Wellington) 25, New Cap
Head Coach: Graham Henry
http://www.allblacks.com/index.cfm?layout=team
Data from http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
For a list of all New Zealand's test results go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
New Zealand v Australia in Hong Kong (Bledisloe Cup)
Preview
Who would have thought a few years ago that a test match between New Zealand and Australia would be staged in Hong Kong? Well, precisely none! I personally think the match could have gone ahead without the official test match status and without the Bledisloe tag. The same number of people would show up if it was a New Zealand XV v an Australian XV. I just feel it has robbed some of the specialness that is the Bledisloe contest.
Having said that a test match it is. Australia will be rustier that the Kiwis whom many have had a tough provincial match under their belt whereas the Aussie have been in cotton wool since the Tri-Nations in September. Both teams have their share of injuries and unavailability. This will affect the Wallabies the most as the Kiwis have a greater depth.
Last Five Encounters
13.09.2008 New Zealand 28-24 in Brisbane (Bledisloe/Tri Nations)
02.08.2008 New Zealand 39-10 in Auckland (Bledisloe/Tri Nations)
26.07.2008 Australia 34-19 in Sydney (Bledisloe/Tri Nations)
21.07.2007 New Zealand 26-12 in Auckland (Bledisloe/Tri Nations)
30.06.2007 Australia 20-15 in Melbourne (Bledisloe/Tri Nations)
GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-New Zealand 1st, Australia 3rd
Oceania Table-New Zealand 1st, Australia 2nd
Prediction: New Zealand by 21 points
Teams
Australia
15 Adam Ashley-Cooper (ACT Brumbies) Age 24, 18 tests
14 Peter Hynes (Queensland Reds) 25, 9
13 Ryan Cross (WA Western Force) 28, 8
12 Stirling Mortlock, Capt. (ACT Brumbies) 31, 71
11 Drew Mitchell (WA Western Force) 24, 25
10 Matthew Giteau (WA Western Force) 25, 60
9 Luke Burgess (NSW Waratahs) 24, 6
8 Richard Brown (WA Western Force) 23, 1
7 George Smith (ACT Brumbies) 27, 91
6 Dean Mumm (NSW Waratahs) 24, 5
5 Nathan Sharpe (WA Western Force) 30, 69
4 Mark Chisholm (ACT Brumbies) 26, 35
3 Alistair Baxter (NSW Waratahs) 31, 58
2 Stephen Moore (Queensland Reds) 25, 28
1 Benn Robinson (NSW Waratahs) 23, 15
Replacements
16 Tatafu Polota-Nau (NSW Waratahs) 23, 8
17 Matthew Dunning (NSW Waratahs) 29, 40
18 Philip Waugh (NSW Waratahs) 28, 71
19 David Pocock (WA Western Force) 20, New Cap
20 Samuel Cordingley (ACT Brumbies) 32, 20
21 Berrick Barnes (Queensland Reds) 22, 11
22 Lachlan Turner (NSW Waratahs) 21, 1
Head Coach: Robbie Deans
Chisholm last played a test for Australia v Canada 2007 Rugby World Cup.
Regulars missing-Lote Tuqiri (injury), Wycliff Palu, Rocky Elsom, James Horwill, Adam Frier (late, injury)
Data as per http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
For a list of all Australian rugby tests go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
New Zealand
15 Isaia Toeava (Auckland) Aged 22, 17 tests
14 Hosea Gear (Wellington) 24, New Cap
13 Conrad Smith (Wellington ) 27, 21
12 Daniel Carter (Canterbury) 26, 54
11 Sitiveni Sivivatu (Waikato) 26, 30
10 Stephen Donald (Waikato) 24, 6
9 Jimmy Cowan (Southland) 26, 18
8 Rodney So'oialo (Wellington) 27, 51
7 Richie McCaw, Capt. (Canterbury) 27, 65
6 Jerome Kaino (Auckland) 25, 9
5 Alistair Williams (Canterbury) 27, 56
4 Bradley Thorn (Canterbury) 33, 20
3 Neemia Tialata (Wellington) 25, 27
2 Andrew Hore (Taranaki) 29, 36
1 Tony Woodcock (North Harbour) 27, 45
Replacements
16 Keven Mealamu (Auckland) 29, 39
17 Gregory Somerville (Canterbury) 30, 65
18 Anthony Boric (North Harbour) 24, 7
19 Adam Thomson (Otago) 26, 7
20 Piri Weepu (Wellington) 24, 24
21 Ma'a Nonu (Wellington) 26, 28
22 Cory Jane (Wellington) 25, New Cap
Head Coach: Graham Henry
http://www.allblacks.com/index.cfm?layout=team
Data from http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
For a list of all New Zealand's test results go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
International Rugby: Canada v Portugal
01.11.2008
Canada v Portugal in Lisbon
Venue-Estadio Universitário de Lisboa, campo Vasco Pinto de Magalhães, Lisbon
Preview
Canada arrived in Portugal to start their European tour without many of the 2007 Rugby World Cup team. Still playing but unavailable are Jamie Cudmore, Colin Yukes, David Spicer, DTH van der Merwe and Luke Tait. Missing from this first test, as it lies outside the November Window in which all clubs must release their international players, are overseas pros Mike Burak, Ed Fairhurst, Josh Jackson, Justin Mensah-Coker, Sean Michael Stephen and veteran prop Jon Thiel. As a result Canadian coach, former All Black Kieran Crowley, has selected a mainly home-based team with two new caps in the starting line up with a further six on the bench.
Portugal are also without a few of their regulars. Coach Tomaz Morais has introduced four new players into the squad to play Canada.
Previous Encounter
18.08.2007 Canada 42-12 in Toronto
GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-Canada 17th, Portugal 20th
Prediction: Canada by 15 points.
Teams
Canada
15 James Pritchard (Bedford Blues, England) Aged 27, 20 tests
14 Philip Mackenzie (University of Victoria) 21, New cap
13 Bryn Keys (Velox Valhallians) 22, 1
12 Ryan Smith (Calgary Irish) 28, 36
11 Dean Van Camp (Velox Valhallians) 25, 5
10 Ander Monro (Colorno, Italy) 26, 8
9 Morgan Williams (James Bay Athletic Association) 32, 53
8 Aaron Carpenter (Cowichan RFC) 24, 16
7 Adam Kleeberger (University of Victoria) 24, 11
6 Andrew Fagan (Swilers RFC) ?, New cap
5 Stu Ault (Castaway Wanderers) 26, 3
4 Tyler Hotson (Northern Suburbs RFC, Australia) 23, 1
3 Mike Pletch (Velox Valhallians) 25, 16
2 Pat Riordan, Capt. (University of Victoria) 28, 17
1 Kevin Tkachuk (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland) 31, 39
Replacements
16 Frank Walsh (Vandals RFC) ?, New Cap
17 Travis Robertson (Velox Valhallians) 26, New Cap
18 Luke Cudmore (Capilano RFC) 23, 1
19 Jebb Sinclair (Castaway Wanderers) 22, New Cap
20 Sean Duke (University of Victoria) ?, New Cap
21 Sean White (James Bay Athletic Association) ?, New Cap
22 Nathan Hirayama (University of Victoria) 20, New Cap
Head Coach: Kieran Crowley
For a complete list of all Canada's test results go to www.rugbyinternational.net
Portugal Squad
Julien Bardi (ASM Clermont, France) 22, New Cap
Pedro Cabral (CR Madrid, Spain) 25, 13
João Correia (GD Direto) 27, 38
David dos Reis (RC Nimes, France) 31, New Cap
Aderito Esteves (GD Direto) 23, 9
Diogo Fialho (CD Univ.Lisbon) 26, 2
Duarte Figueiredo (CD Univ.Lisbon) 26, 5
Gonçalo Foro (CD Univ.Lisbon) 26, 9
Diogo Gama (CR Madrid, Spain) 27, 13
Tiago Girão (CR Madrid, Spain) 23, 13
Valter Jorge (OS Belenenses) 25, 1
João Junior (CD Univ.Lisbon) 22, New Cap
Lourenço Kadosh (AEIS Agronomia) 23, 4
Pedro Leal (GD Direto) 24, 26
David Mateus (OS Belenenses) 28, 24
Diogo Mateus (OS Belenenses) 28, 58
Juan Murré (Sporting Nazairien Rugby) 28, 9
Salvador Palha (GD Direto) 24, 4
Duarte C Pinto (AEIS Agronomia) 26, 34
Juan Severino (AEIS Agronomia) 26, 16
Pedro Silva (OS Belenenses) 24, New Cap
Vasco Uva (GD Direto) 25, 48
Head Coach: Tomaz Morais
http://www.fpr.pt/noticias/noticia.asp?opm=1&id=7166&id2=1Missing from last season-António Aguilar, José Pinto, João Uva (Italy), Gonçalo Uva (France), Cristian Spachuck (France) and Sebastião Cunha. Those in Italy and France probably not released.
For a full list of Portugal's test results go to www.rugbyinternational.net
Canada v Portugal in Lisbon
Venue-Estadio Universitário de Lisboa, campo Vasco Pinto de Magalhães, Lisbon
Preview
Canada arrived in Portugal to start their European tour without many of the 2007 Rugby World Cup team. Still playing but unavailable are Jamie Cudmore, Colin Yukes, David Spicer, DTH van der Merwe and Luke Tait. Missing from this first test, as it lies outside the November Window in which all clubs must release their international players, are overseas pros Mike Burak, Ed Fairhurst, Josh Jackson, Justin Mensah-Coker, Sean Michael Stephen and veteran prop Jon Thiel. As a result Canadian coach, former All Black Kieran Crowley, has selected a mainly home-based team with two new caps in the starting line up with a further six on the bench.
Portugal are also without a few of their regulars. Coach Tomaz Morais has introduced four new players into the squad to play Canada.
Previous Encounter
18.08.2007 Canada 42-12 in Toronto
GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-Canada 17th, Portugal 20th
Prediction: Canada by 15 points.
Teams
Canada
15 James Pritchard (Bedford Blues, England) Aged 27, 20 tests
14 Philip Mackenzie (University of Victoria) 21, New cap
13 Bryn Keys (Velox Valhallians) 22, 1
12 Ryan Smith (Calgary Irish) 28, 36
11 Dean Van Camp (Velox Valhallians) 25, 5
10 Ander Monro (Colorno, Italy) 26, 8
9 Morgan Williams (James Bay Athletic Association) 32, 53
8 Aaron Carpenter (Cowichan RFC) 24, 16
7 Adam Kleeberger (University of Victoria) 24, 11
6 Andrew Fagan (Swilers RFC) ?, New cap
5 Stu Ault (Castaway Wanderers) 26, 3
4 Tyler Hotson (Northern Suburbs RFC, Australia) 23, 1
3 Mike Pletch (Velox Valhallians) 25, 16
2 Pat Riordan, Capt. (University of Victoria) 28, 17
1 Kevin Tkachuk (Glasgow Warriors, Scotland) 31, 39
Replacements
16 Frank Walsh (Vandals RFC) ?, New Cap
17 Travis Robertson (Velox Valhallians) 26, New Cap
18 Luke Cudmore (Capilano RFC) 23, 1
19 Jebb Sinclair (Castaway Wanderers) 22, New Cap
20 Sean Duke (University of Victoria) ?, New Cap
21 Sean White (James Bay Athletic Association) ?, New Cap
22 Nathan Hirayama (University of Victoria) 20, New Cap
Head Coach: Kieran Crowley
For a complete list of all Canada's test results go to www.rugbyinternational.net
Portugal Squad
Julien Bardi (ASM Clermont, France) 22, New Cap
Pedro Cabral (CR Madrid, Spain) 25, 13
João Correia (GD Direto) 27, 38
David dos Reis (RC Nimes, France) 31, New Cap
Aderito Esteves (GD Direto) 23, 9
Diogo Fialho (CD Univ.Lisbon) 26, 2
Duarte Figueiredo (CD Univ.Lisbon) 26, 5
Gonçalo Foro (CD Univ.Lisbon) 26, 9
Diogo Gama (CR Madrid, Spain) 27, 13
Tiago Girão (CR Madrid, Spain) 23, 13
Valter Jorge (OS Belenenses) 25, 1
João Junior (CD Univ.Lisbon) 22, New Cap
Lourenço Kadosh (AEIS Agronomia) 23, 4
Pedro Leal (GD Direto) 24, 26
David Mateus (OS Belenenses) 28, 24
Diogo Mateus (OS Belenenses) 28, 58
Juan Murré (Sporting Nazairien Rugby) 28, 9
Salvador Palha (GD Direto) 24, 4
Duarte C Pinto (AEIS Agronomia) 26, 34
Juan Severino (AEIS Agronomia) 26, 16
Pedro Silva (OS Belenenses) 24, New Cap
Vasco Uva (GD Direto) 25, 48
Head Coach: Tomaz Morais
http://www.fpr.pt/noticias/noticia.asp?opm=1&id=7166&id2=1Missing from last season-António Aguilar, José Pinto, João Uva (Italy), Gonçalo Uva (France), Cristian Spachuck (France) and Sebastião Cunha. Those in Italy and France probably not released.
For a full list of Portugal's test results go to www.rugbyinternational.net
Test Match: Ukraine v Belgium
01.11.2008
Ukraine v Belgium in Brussels (WCQ Euro.R2, ENC 2A)
Previews
Belgium is one of the rising stars in European rugby. An active rugby union has promoted the Argentine rugby team to play in Brussels just prior to the 2007 Rugby World Cup and a star-studded British Barbarians team earlier this year. Hand-in-hand has been the gradual rise of the Belgian National team over the past few seasons. Just pipped last season by the Germans, who were promoted to Division 1, Belgium should be in the running to gain promotion mid-2010 after the two rounds in ENC 2A.
The Ukraine were relegated from Division 1 in 2006. They struggled in this division last season but were well clear of relegation. They lost out twice to Belgium over the two rounds. It remains to be seen if they will threaten the leaders at this level. Saturday should give us a clear indication.
Previous Encounters
24.11.2007 Belgium 18-15 in Feodosia (ENC 2A)
04.11.2006 Belgium 24-11 in Brussels (ENC 2A)
13.10.2001 Ukraine 21-10 in Kiev (FIRA/WCQ Euro. R2, Pool A)
18.10.1997 Ukraine 48-5 in Kiev (WCQ Euro. Pool 2, Rnd B)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Belgium 14th, Ukraine 16th
Prediction: Belgium by 14 points.
Teams
Belgium
15 Alan Williams (Castres, France)
14 David Nemsadze (Domont, France)
13 Dirk Haghedooren (Lille, France)
12 Aurélien Decerf (Arras, France)
11 Thibaut Andre (Soignies)
10 Simon Marote (Arras, France)
9 Julien Berger (Stade Rochelais, France)
8 Mathew Hocken (Brussels Barbarians RFC)
7 Charles Fourneau (Lille, France)
6 Denis Eppe (Rugby Ottignies Club)
5 Mathieu Verschelden (ASUB Rugby Waterloo)
4 Damien Godefroy, Capt. (Lille, France)
3 Alain Miriallakis (St.Nazaire, France)
2 Thomas Dienst (Lyon, France)
1 Julien Massimi (Arras, France)
Replacements
16 Dris Bovijn (?)
17 Norman Wende (Rouen, France)
18 James Mulumba (Domont, France)
19 Cyril Nana (Lille, France)
20 Bertrand Billi (?)
21 Kevin Williams (Arras, France)
22 Jérôme Cauwe (ASUB Rugby Waterloo)
http://www.rugby.be/
http://www.sportkipik.be/articles.php?id_article=6448
For a list of all Belgium's test results go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Ukraine
15 Vyacheslav Ponomarenko (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
14 Maxim Kravchenko (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
13 Gela Gigidze (RC Kredo 63)
12 Ruslan Tserkovniy (RC Kredo 63)
11 Sergey Garkaviy (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
10 Sergey Tserkovniy (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
9 Sergei Yanchiy (RC Aviator)
8 Vitaly Orlov (RC Aviator)
7 Vitaly Zadvirny (RC Argo-NAU)
6 Jaba Malaguradze (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
5 Alexander Lomakin (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
4 Vyacheslav Krasilnik (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
3 Sergey Bubela (RC Obolon-University)
2 Nikolai Kirsanov (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
1 Sergei Sukhikh (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Replacements
16 Litvinenko (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
17 Oleg Valyus (RC Kredo 63)
18 Alexander Tsapenko (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
19 Vladimir Kashlyuk (RC Aviator)
20 Sivko (RC Epokha-Polytechnic)
21 Talatov (Sokol)
22 Alexander Kulgan (RC Epokha-Polytechnic) or Maslyannik (Rotherham Titans?,England)
Head Coach: S. Mina
Thanks to Zhulavskyy at http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2889
For a list of all Ukraine's rugby tests go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Ukraine v Belgium in Brussels (WCQ Euro.R2, ENC 2A)
Previews
Belgium is one of the rising stars in European rugby. An active rugby union has promoted the Argentine rugby team to play in Brussels just prior to the 2007 Rugby World Cup and a star-studded British Barbarians team earlier this year. Hand-in-hand has been the gradual rise of the Belgian National team over the past few seasons. Just pipped last season by the Germans, who were promoted to Division 1, Belgium should be in the running to gain promotion mid-2010 after the two rounds in ENC 2A.
The Ukraine were relegated from Division 1 in 2006. They struggled in this division last season but were well clear of relegation. They lost out twice to Belgium over the two rounds. It remains to be seen if they will threaten the leaders at this level. Saturday should give us a clear indication.
Previous Encounters
24.11.2007 Belgium 18-15 in Feodosia (ENC 2A)
04.11.2006 Belgium 24-11 in Brussels (ENC 2A)
13.10.2001 Ukraine 21-10 in Kiev (FIRA/WCQ Euro. R2, Pool A)
18.10.1997 Ukraine 48-5 in Kiev (WCQ Euro. Pool 2, Rnd B)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Belgium 14th, Ukraine 16th
Prediction: Belgium by 14 points.
Teams
Belgium
15 Alan Williams (Castres, France)
14 David Nemsadze (Domont, France)
13 Dirk Haghedooren (Lille, France)
12 Aurélien Decerf (Arras, France)
11 Thibaut Andre (Soignies)
10 Simon Marote (Arras, France)
9 Julien Berger (Stade Rochelais, France)
8 Mathew Hocken (Brussels Barbarians RFC)
7 Charles Fourneau (Lille, France)
6 Denis Eppe (Rugby Ottignies Club)
5 Mathieu Verschelden (ASUB Rugby Waterloo)
4 Damien Godefroy, Capt. (Lille, France)
3 Alain Miriallakis (St.Nazaire, France)
2 Thomas Dienst (Lyon, France)
1 Julien Massimi (Arras, France)
Replacements
16 Dris Bovijn (?)
17 Norman Wende (Rouen, France)
18 James Mulumba (Domont, France)
19 Cyril Nana (Lille, France)
20 Bertrand Billi (?)
21 Kevin Williams (Arras, France)
22 Jérôme Cauwe (ASUB Rugby Waterloo)
http://www.rugby.be/
http://www.sportkipik.be/articles.php?id_article=6448
For a list of all Belgium's test results go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Ukraine
15 Vyacheslav Ponomarenko (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
14 Maxim Kravchenko (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
13 Gela Gigidze (RC Kredo 63)
12 Ruslan Tserkovniy (RC Kredo 63)
11 Sergey Garkaviy (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
10 Sergey Tserkovniy (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
9 Sergei Yanchiy (RC Aviator)
8 Vitaly Orlov (RC Aviator)
7 Vitaly Zadvirny (RC Argo-NAU)
6 Jaba Malaguradze (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
5 Alexander Lomakin (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
4 Vyacheslav Krasilnik (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
3 Sergey Bubela (RC Obolon-University)
2 Nikolai Kirsanov (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
1 Sergei Sukhikh (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Replacements
16 Litvinenko (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
17 Oleg Valyus (RC Kredo 63)
18 Alexander Tsapenko (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
19 Vladimir Kashlyuk (RC Aviator)
20 Sivko (RC Epokha-Polytechnic)
21 Talatov (Sokol)
22 Alexander Kulgan (RC Epokha-Polytechnic) or Maslyannik (Rotherham Titans?,England)
Head Coach: S. Mina
Thanks to Zhulavskyy at http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2889
For a list of all Ukraine's rugby tests go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Test Rugby: Netherlands v Croatia
01.11.2008
Netherlands v Croatia in Amsterdam (WCQ Euro.R3, ENC 2B)
Venue: National Rugby Centre
Preview
Croatia come into this match well prepared. A wake-up trip to Prague 18 October saw the Croatians lose to Czech Republic 0-47 in a test friendly. The Croatians were without a few of their stars but this is only one level above ENC 2B on the European rugby scene. Next it was down to Malta for the first competition game and a last minute win 18-16. A win away is a highly prized treasure in this competition.
The Dutch were in the top storey of European rugby from the mid-nineties through to the start of the European Nations Cup in 2001. Suddenly they found the going tough. They also quickly crashed out of the 2003 Rugby World Cup qualifying stages and found themselves in ENC 2A 2002-03. They held on for two competitions at that level but fell to relegation again at the end of last season. European rugby at the top level was leaving the Dutch behind. Now they find themselves in ENC 2B and hopefully the start to gain promotion again. The crunch comes on Saturday against Croatia exactly ten years since these two team last met. I wonder how much has changed?
Previous Encounter
01.11.1998 Netherlands 29-7 in Amsterdam (Friendly)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Netherlands 18th, Croatia 21st
Prediction: Netherlands by 10 points.
Teams
Croatia Squad
Vedran Antić (RK Nada)
Ante Blažević-Bandov (RK Nada)
Mate Borozan (?)
Tomislav Burazin (RK Nada)
Tonči Buzov (RK Nada)
Goran Čulić (RK Nada)
Josip Dedić (RK Makarska Rivijera)
Tomislav Gomuzak (RK Zagreb)
Dušan Hakaraia (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Većeslav Holjevac (RK Zagreb)
Nik Jurišić (RK Mladost)
Filip Mijić (?)
Ivan Nola (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Michael Nola (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Ante Olujić (?)
Alek Osmanović (RK Makarska Rivijera)
Vedran Pomper (RK Nada)
Ivan Rešetar (RK Nada)
Ivica Rubelj (?)
Ivica Šimić (?)
Saša Sekovanec (RK Nada)
Saša Sljepčević (RK Nada)
Head Coach: Jakša Lovreta
http://rugby.nada-rugby.hr/index.php?op ... &Itemid=30
For a list of all Croatia's rugby tests go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Netherlands
Team not available-Not a good publicity start!
For a list of all Netherlands rugby tests go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Netherlands v Croatia in Amsterdam (WCQ Euro.R3, ENC 2B)
Venue: National Rugby Centre
Preview
Croatia come into this match well prepared. A wake-up trip to Prague 18 October saw the Croatians lose to Czech Republic 0-47 in a test friendly. The Croatians were without a few of their stars but this is only one level above ENC 2B on the European rugby scene. Next it was down to Malta for the first competition game and a last minute win 18-16. A win away is a highly prized treasure in this competition.
The Dutch were in the top storey of European rugby from the mid-nineties through to the start of the European Nations Cup in 2001. Suddenly they found the going tough. They also quickly crashed out of the 2003 Rugby World Cup qualifying stages and found themselves in ENC 2A 2002-03. They held on for two competitions at that level but fell to relegation again at the end of last season. European rugby at the top level was leaving the Dutch behind. Now they find themselves in ENC 2B and hopefully the start to gain promotion again. The crunch comes on Saturday against Croatia exactly ten years since these two team last met. I wonder how much has changed?
Previous Encounter
01.11.1998 Netherlands 29-7 in Amsterdam (Friendly)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Netherlands 18th, Croatia 21st
Prediction: Netherlands by 10 points.
Teams
Croatia Squad
Vedran Antić (RK Nada)
Ante Blažević-Bandov (RK Nada)
Mate Borozan (?)
Tomislav Burazin (RK Nada)
Tonči Buzov (RK Nada)
Goran Čulić (RK Nada)
Josip Dedić (RK Makarska Rivijera)
Tomislav Gomuzak (RK Zagreb)
Dušan Hakaraia (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Većeslav Holjevac (RK Zagreb)
Nik Jurišić (RK Mladost)
Filip Mijić (?)
Ivan Nola (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Michael Nola (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Ante Olujić (?)
Alek Osmanović (RK Makarska Rivijera)
Vedran Pomper (RK Nada)
Ivan Rešetar (RK Nada)
Ivica Rubelj (?)
Ivica Šimić (?)
Saša Sekovanec (RK Nada)
Saša Sljepčević (RK Nada)
Head Coach: Jakša Lovreta
http://rugby.nada-rugby.hr/index.php?op ... &Itemid=30
For a list of all Croatia's rugby tests go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Netherlands
Team not available-Not a good publicity start!
For a list of all Netherlands rugby tests go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
International Rugby: Sweden v Malta
01.11.2008
Sweden v Malta in Vanesborg (WCQ Euro.R3, ENC 2B)
Previews
No word of any team lists from anywhere on the 'net which is most unusual. An issue has arisen over the availability last weekend of Maltese player Jarrod Sammut. A rugby league player from Australia he was in breach of his Australian RL contract whilst turning out for the Malta rugby union side against Croatia. One can imagine that such controversy and that Sammut will not be available may affect Maltese team spirit.
The Swedes made a big impression in their first game in ENC 2B following their promotion last season. They won 21-5 over Latvia at home. This week's game is also at home, a distinct advantage. Swedish rugby blog http://teamswedenrugby.blogspot.com/2008/10/sweden-malta.html indicates that there will be changes to the Swedish side to play Malta. Simon Taylor, for example, will not be available.
Previous Encounters-These two teams have never met before.
GWC Rugby Rankings-Europe Table-Sweden 19th, Malta 22nd.
Prediction-Sweden on a roll by 20 points.
Teams
Not available for both sides-Most unusual
For lists of tests played by both Sweden and Malta go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Sweden v Malta in Vanesborg (WCQ Euro.R3, ENC 2B)
Previews
No word of any team lists from anywhere on the 'net which is most unusual. An issue has arisen over the availability last weekend of Maltese player Jarrod Sammut. A rugby league player from Australia he was in breach of his Australian RL contract whilst turning out for the Malta rugby union side against Croatia. One can imagine that such controversy and that Sammut will not be available may affect Maltese team spirit.
The Swedes made a big impression in their first game in ENC 2B following their promotion last season. They won 21-5 over Latvia at home. This week's game is also at home, a distinct advantage. Swedish rugby blog http://teamswedenrugby.blogspot.com/2008/10/sweden-malta.html indicates that there will be changes to the Swedish side to play Malta. Simon Taylor, for example, will not be available.
Previous Encounters-These two teams have never met before.
GWC Rugby Rankings-Europe Table-Sweden 19th, Malta 22nd.
Prediction-Sweden on a roll by 20 points.
Teams
Not available for both sides-Most unusual
For lists of tests played by both Sweden and Malta go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Test Rugby: Denmark v Slovenia
01.11.2008
Denmark v Slovenia in Odense (WCQ Euro.R5; ENC 3B)
Venue-Odense Athletic Stadium
Preview
Denmark were easily defeated away against Hungary 19 October. Back in September Slovenia defeated Hungary at home 32-26. This would indicate that Slovenia should win easily. Denmark are playing at home and that is always an advantage at this level of competition.
Previous Encounters
25.10.2003 Denmark 21-3 in Odense (ENC 2B)
02.11.2002 Denmark 13-10 in Ljubliana (ENC 2B)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Slovenia 28th, Denmark 30th
Prediction: Slovenia by 7 points.
Teams
Slovenia
Damjan Ahačič (RK Ljubjana)
Žiga Burnik (RK Ljubjana)
Simon Gombač (RK Bežigrad)
Peter Gobec (RK Ljubjana)
Tit Hočevar (Oxford Harlequins, England))
Goran Jelenčič (RK Bežigrad)
Damjan Jovič (?)
Peter Kavčič (RK Ljubjana)
Matej Kos (RK Ljubjana)
Aljaž Kralj (RK Ljubjana)
Žarko Krsmanovič (RK Ljubjana)
Urban Magušar (RAK Olimpija)
Luka Miklič (RAK Olimpija)
Grega Miljuš (RK Ljubjana)
Dejan Mrak (RK Ljubjana)
Luka Potnik (RAK Olimpija)
Lovro Sambol (RK Bežigrad)
Dejan Serafin (RK Ljubjana)
Klemen Slavec (RK Bežigrad)
Urban Volavšek (RK Ljubjana)
Damjan Volavšek (RK Ljubjana)
Borut Završan (RAK Olimpija)
http://www.rugby-klub-ljubljana.si/index.php?show=novice&id=206
For a full list of Slovenia's test results do to www.rugbyinternational.net
Denmark
Kristian R. Andersen (Holstebro) Age ?,1 test.
Søren Brobyskov, Capt. (RK Odense) 27, 29
Jesper Ø. Christensen (Frederiksberg RK) ?, 4
Matias Dinesen (Frederiksberg RK) ?, 1
Jonas Haaning (Frederiksberg RK) ?, 26
Christian S. Jensen (Aarhus RK) ?, 1
Jesper G. Jensen (Lindø) 29, 16
Niels Bjerg Jensen (CSR-Nanok RK) ?, 3
Morten Jørgensen (Erritsø) 24, 17
Peter Madsen (CSR-Nanok RK) ?, 4
Sylvester Michaelsen (Aalborg RK) ?, 2
Birk Mygind (Frederiksberg RK) *
Andy Nielsen (Aalborg RK) 25, 12
Morten Rune Nielsen (Frederiksberg RK) 35, 63#
Kasper Vad Pedersen (Aarhus RK) 28, 19
Johannes Soussan, CSR(CSR-Nanok RK) 25, 8
Edward "Henry" Stafford (Eastbourne RUFC, England) ?, 3
Dennis Stark (RK Speed) ?, 1
Kenneth Steel (CSR-Nanok RK) ?, 7
Kevin Steel (RK Odense) 28, 35
Kiwi Whatarau (CSR-Nanok RK) ?, 1
Dominick Wilson (Barnes RUFC, England) 25, 15
Veteran Morten Rune Nielsen is the most capped Danish player of all time.
Soussan last played for Denmark v Sweden November 2007.
*New Cap
Stats from www.rugbyinternational.net
www.rugby.dk
For a complete list of Denmark's test results do to www.rugbyinternational.net
Denmark v Slovenia in Odense (WCQ Euro.R5; ENC 3B)
Venue-Odense Athletic Stadium
Preview
Denmark were easily defeated away against Hungary 19 October. Back in September Slovenia defeated Hungary at home 32-26. This would indicate that Slovenia should win easily. Denmark are playing at home and that is always an advantage at this level of competition.
Previous Encounters
25.10.2003 Denmark 21-3 in Odense (ENC 2B)
02.11.2002 Denmark 13-10 in Ljubliana (ENC 2B)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Slovenia 28th, Denmark 30th
Prediction: Slovenia by 7 points.
Teams
Slovenia
Damjan Ahačič (RK Ljubjana)
Žiga Burnik (RK Ljubjana)
Simon Gombač (RK Bežigrad)
Peter Gobec (RK Ljubjana)
Tit Hočevar (Oxford Harlequins, England))
Goran Jelenčič (RK Bežigrad)
Damjan Jovič (?)
Peter Kavčič (RK Ljubjana)
Matej Kos (RK Ljubjana)
Aljaž Kralj (RK Ljubjana)
Žarko Krsmanovič (RK Ljubjana)
Urban Magušar (RAK Olimpija)
Luka Miklič (RAK Olimpija)
Grega Miljuš (RK Ljubjana)
Dejan Mrak (RK Ljubjana)
Luka Potnik (RAK Olimpija)
Lovro Sambol (RK Bežigrad)
Dejan Serafin (RK Ljubjana)
Klemen Slavec (RK Bežigrad)
Urban Volavšek (RK Ljubjana)
Damjan Volavšek (RK Ljubjana)
Borut Završan (RAK Olimpija)
http://www.rugby-klub-ljubljana.si/index.php?show=novice&id=206
For a full list of Slovenia's test results do to www.rugbyinternational.net
Denmark
Kristian R. Andersen (Holstebro) Age ?,1 test.
Søren Brobyskov, Capt. (RK Odense) 27, 29
Jesper Ø. Christensen (Frederiksberg RK) ?, 4
Matias Dinesen (Frederiksberg RK) ?, 1
Jonas Haaning (Frederiksberg RK) ?, 26
Christian S. Jensen (Aarhus RK) ?, 1
Jesper G. Jensen (Lindø) 29, 16
Niels Bjerg Jensen (CSR-Nanok RK) ?, 3
Morten Jørgensen (Erritsø) 24, 17
Peter Madsen (CSR-Nanok RK) ?, 4
Sylvester Michaelsen (Aalborg RK) ?, 2
Birk Mygind (Frederiksberg RK) *
Andy Nielsen (Aalborg RK) 25, 12
Morten Rune Nielsen (Frederiksberg RK) 35, 63#
Kasper Vad Pedersen (Aarhus RK) 28, 19
Johannes Soussan, CSR(CSR-Nanok RK) 25, 8
Edward "Henry" Stafford (Eastbourne RUFC, England) ?, 3
Dennis Stark (RK Speed) ?, 1
Kenneth Steel (CSR-Nanok RK) ?, 7
Kevin Steel (RK Odense) 28, 35
Kiwi Whatarau (CSR-Nanok RK) ?, 1
Dominick Wilson (Barnes RUFC, England) 25, 15
Veteran Morten Rune Nielsen is the most capped Danish player of all time.
Soussan last played for Denmark v Sweden November 2007.
*New Cap
Stats from www.rugbyinternational.net
www.rugby.dk
For a complete list of Denmark's test results do to www.rugbyinternational.net
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Bledisloe Cup
For the first time in the 74 year history of this famous symbol of rugby supremacy between Australia and New Zealand, the Bledisloe Cup will be fought for on 'foreign' soil. Australia and New Zealand will play each other in Hong Kong on the way to their respective tours of Europe. The match has been organised by the Hong Kong Rugby Union.
Is this going too far? What lies ahead for other venues for this sacred trophy? How many Australians and New Zealanders will actually watch this match live? Post your views here.
Is this going too far? What lies ahead for other venues for this sacred trophy? How many Australians and New Zealanders will actually watch this match live? Post your views here.
Rugby Fixtures: 1 November
01.11.2008
New Zealand v Australia in Hong Kong (Bledisloe Cup)
Canada v Portugal in Lisbon
Belgiumv Ukraine in Brussels (WCQ Europe R2; ENC 2A)
Netherlands v Croatia in Amsterdam (WCQ Europe R3, ENC 2B)
Sweden v Malta in Vanesborg (WCQ Europe R3; ENC 2B)
Denmarkv Slovenia in Odense (WCQ Europe R5; ENC 3B)
New Zealand v Australia in Hong Kong (Bledisloe Cup)
Canada v Portugal in Lisbon
Belgiumv Ukraine in Brussels (WCQ Europe R2; ENC 2A)
Netherlands v Croatia in Amsterdam (WCQ Europe R3, ENC 2B)
Sweden v Malta in Vanesborg (WCQ Europe R3; ENC 2B)
Denmarkv Slovenia in Odense (WCQ Europe R5; ENC 3B)
Sunday, October 26, 2008
International Rugby Results
25.10.2008
Sweden 21, Latvia 5 in Vanesborg (WCQ Eur. R3; ENC 2B)
Croatia 18, Malta 16 in Marsa (WCQ Eur.R3; ENC 2B)
Croatia scored a last minute penalty goal to snatch a victory. Sweden too good for Latvia in Sweden. Sweden, newly promoted from 3A, could well be a contender for promotion later in 2010.
Sweden 21, Latvia 5 in Vanesborg (WCQ Eur. R3; ENC 2B)
Croatia 18, Malta 16 in Marsa (WCQ Eur.R3; ENC 2B)
Croatia scored a last minute penalty goal to snatch a victory. Sweden too good for Latvia in Sweden. Sweden, newly promoted from 3A, could well be a contender for promotion later in 2010.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Rugby Test: Sweden v Latvia
25.10.2008
Sweden v Latvia in Vanesborg (WCQ Europe R 3; ENC 2B)
Preview
Venue: Gymnasieplanen, Vänersborg, Sweden
Kick-off: 14.00 local time
Referee: M.Michalik (Poland)
Neither team has played a competition game yet this season. This game, and the Croatia v Malta match are the first ones in the ENC 2B competition this season.
Sweden gained promotion from ENC 3A at the end of last season. This will be their first game at this new level. Sweden won its way into this level in 2000-01 but soon dropped away with poor form including the 2007 Rugby World Cup qualifiers of 2004-05. Entering ENC 3A in 2005-06 Sweden began to climb again eventually winning its way into the Second Division of Europe.
Latvia came second in this division behind Poland after the 2007-08 season. Latvia's form has been very much up and down over the last few seasons. After being promoted from ENC 3A in 2005-06 they have not been able to proceed losing twice heavily to eventual winners Poland.
Previous Encounters
22.10.2005 Latvia 18-5 in Riga (ENC 3A)
23.10.2004 Sweden 20-18 in Valmeria (WCQ Europe R2, Pool C)
06.10.2001 Sweden 37-12 in Stockholm (FIRA/WCQ Europe R2, Pool B)
09.06.2001 Sweden 17-10 in Stockholm (WCQ Europe R1, FIRA Pool 2)
17.10.1998 Latvia 18-13 in Riga (FIRA Pool A)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Latvia 19th, Sweden 22nd
Prediction: Sweden by 2 points.
Teams
Sweden Squad
Thomas Arvidsson (Fredriksberg RK, Denmark)
Tobias Borg (Linköping RK)
Andreas Bruhn (Göteborg RF)
Fredrik Casselhag (Hammarby IF Rugby)
Niklas Ekdahl (Göteborg RF)
Linus Hector (Vänersborg RK)
Richard Johansson (Hammarby IF Rugby)
Timothy Johansson (Enköping RK)
Shane Kakau (Spartacus RFC)
Alan Letele (Göteborg RF)
Eirik Lundqvist, Capt. (Enköping RK)
Magnus MacDonald (London Scottish, England)
Paul Matthews (Göteborg RF)
Robert Nave (Enköping RK)
Richard Okpu (Stockholm Exiles RFC)
Andreas Persson (Pingvin RC)
John Pettersson (Enköping RK)
Viktor Pettersson (Enköping RK)
Denis Tärnblom (Enköping RK)
Michael Tatu (Vänersborg RK)
Alexander Taylor (Nuneaton RFC, England)
Mathias Thorhard (Hammarby IF Rugby)
Erik Trogen (Enköping RK)
Olof Wadell (Enköping RK)
Head Coach: Kanogo Njuru
Douglas Lidberg (Göteborg RF) Home reserve
Eshan Fadaker (Göteborg RF) Home reserve
http://www.rugby.se/t2.asp?p=5122&x=1&a=1148787
http://www.vanersborgrugby.se/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1066:sverige-vs-lettland-qlive-scoreq&catid=20:internationellt
For a complete list of all Sweden's international rugby results go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Latvia Squad
Sergejs Avdejes (SK Ovals)
Daniels Bakirovs (SK Ovals)
Sandis Barks *
Dmitrijs Bondarenko
Leno Bramanis (RK Miesnieki)
Maris Ceksters (RK 1964)
Guntis Cirsa (RC 1964)
Edgars Cirulius (RK Miesnieki)
Kristaps Jakuss *
Ruslans Kotlevs (LMT RC EŽI)
Marcis Kreicbergs (RK Miesnieki)
Mareks Larionovs (LMT RC EŽI)
Edgars Lobanovs (LMT RC EŽI)
Andrejs Melnikovs (RK 1964)
Antons Oseledko (SK Ovals)
Reinis Pepa (LMT RC EŽI)
Arvis Pilenieks *
Valters Rankis (RK Miesnieki)
Viktors Silvoniks (RK Miesnieki)
Vilmars Sokolovs (Capt) (RK Miesnieki)
Vjaceslavs Tisko (SK Ovals)
Kaspars Zarinovs *
Uldins Zeltins *
Head coach: Vladimirs Nikonovs
http://www.vanersborgrugby.se/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1066:sverige-vs-lettland-qlive-scoreq&catid=20:internationellt
* Possible new caps
No sign of Russian-based players.
For a complete list of all Latvia's international rugby results go to www.rugbyinternational.net
Sweden v Latvia in Vanesborg (WCQ Europe R 3; ENC 2B)
Preview
Venue: Gymnasieplanen, Vänersborg, Sweden
Kick-off: 14.00 local time
Referee: M.Michalik (Poland)
Neither team has played a competition game yet this season. This game, and the Croatia v Malta match are the first ones in the ENC 2B competition this season.
Sweden gained promotion from ENC 3A at the end of last season. This will be their first game at this new level. Sweden won its way into this level in 2000-01 but soon dropped away with poor form including the 2007 Rugby World Cup qualifiers of 2004-05. Entering ENC 3A in 2005-06 Sweden began to climb again eventually winning its way into the Second Division of Europe.
Latvia came second in this division behind Poland after the 2007-08 season. Latvia's form has been very much up and down over the last few seasons. After being promoted from ENC 3A in 2005-06 they have not been able to proceed losing twice heavily to eventual winners Poland.
Previous Encounters
22.10.2005 Latvia 18-5 in Riga (ENC 3A)
23.10.2004 Sweden 20-18 in Valmeria (WCQ Europe R2, Pool C)
06.10.2001 Sweden 37-12 in Stockholm (FIRA/WCQ Europe R2, Pool B)
09.06.2001 Sweden 17-10 in Stockholm (WCQ Europe R1, FIRA Pool 2)
17.10.1998 Latvia 18-13 in Riga (FIRA Pool A)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Latvia 19th, Sweden 22nd
Prediction: Sweden by 2 points.
Teams
Sweden Squad
Thomas Arvidsson (Fredriksberg RK, Denmark)
Tobias Borg (Linköping RK)
Andreas Bruhn (Göteborg RF)
Fredrik Casselhag (Hammarby IF Rugby)
Niklas Ekdahl (Göteborg RF)
Linus Hector (Vänersborg RK)
Richard Johansson (Hammarby IF Rugby)
Timothy Johansson (Enköping RK)
Shane Kakau (Spartacus RFC)
Alan Letele (Göteborg RF)
Eirik Lundqvist, Capt. (Enköping RK)
Magnus MacDonald (London Scottish, England)
Paul Matthews (Göteborg RF)
Robert Nave (Enköping RK)
Richard Okpu (Stockholm Exiles RFC)
Andreas Persson (Pingvin RC)
John Pettersson (Enköping RK)
Viktor Pettersson (Enköping RK)
Denis Tärnblom (Enköping RK)
Michael Tatu (Vänersborg RK)
Alexander Taylor (Nuneaton RFC, England)
Mathias Thorhard (Hammarby IF Rugby)
Erik Trogen (Enköping RK)
Olof Wadell (Enköping RK)
Head Coach: Kanogo Njuru
Douglas Lidberg (Göteborg RF) Home reserve
Eshan Fadaker (Göteborg RF) Home reserve
http://www.rugby.se/t2.asp?p=5122&x=1&a=1148787
http://www.vanersborgrugby.se/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1066:sverige-vs-lettland-qlive-scoreq&catid=20:internationellt
For a complete list of all Sweden's international rugby results go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Latvia Squad
Sergejs Avdejes (SK Ovals)
Daniels Bakirovs (SK Ovals)
Sandis Barks *
Dmitrijs Bondarenko
Leno Bramanis (RK Miesnieki)
Maris Ceksters (RK 1964)
Guntis Cirsa (RC 1964)
Edgars Cirulius (RK Miesnieki)
Kristaps Jakuss *
Ruslans Kotlevs (LMT RC EŽI)
Marcis Kreicbergs (RK Miesnieki)
Mareks Larionovs (LMT RC EŽI)
Edgars Lobanovs (LMT RC EŽI)
Andrejs Melnikovs (RK 1964)
Antons Oseledko (SK Ovals)
Reinis Pepa (LMT RC EŽI)
Arvis Pilenieks *
Valters Rankis (RK Miesnieki)
Viktors Silvoniks (RK Miesnieki)
Vilmars Sokolovs (Capt) (RK Miesnieki)
Vjaceslavs Tisko (SK Ovals)
Kaspars Zarinovs *
Uldins Zeltins *
Head coach: Vladimirs Nikonovs
http://www.vanersborgrugby.se/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1066:sverige-vs-lettland-qlive-scoreq&catid=20:internationellt
* Possible new caps
No sign of Russian-based players.
For a complete list of all Latvia's international rugby results go to www.rugbyinternational.net
Test Rugby: Malta v Croatia
25.10.2008
Malta v Croatia in Marsa (WCQ Europe R3; ENC 2B)
Previews
This will be Malta's first outing this season in this competition. Croatia were easily defeated 0-47 last weekend by Czech Republic who play in Division 2A. They have that advantage of playing against a stronger side and will be a handful for the Maltese.
Previous Encounters
10.11.2007 Croatia 24-9 in Makarska (ENC 2B)
04.11.2006 Croatia 40-18 in Marsa (ENC 2B)
05.04.2006 Malta 26-14 in Marsa (WCQ Europe R3, Pool B)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Croatia 20th, Malta 21st.
Prediction: Croatia by 15 points.
Teams
Croatia
Vedran Antić (RK Nada)
Ante Blažević-Bandov (RK Nada)
Tomislav Burazin (RK Nada)
Tonči Buzov (RK Nada)
Goran Čulić (RK Nada)
Josip Dedić (RK Makarska Rivijera)
Tvrtko Dumančić *@
Tomislav Gomuzak (RK Zagreb)
Dušan Hakaraia (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Većeslav Holjevac (RK Zagreb)
Nik Jurišić (RK Mladost)
Filip Mijić *@
Nenad Mračević *@
Ivan Nola (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Michael Nola (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Alek Osmanović (RK Makarska Rivijera)*+
Vedran Pomper (RK Nada)
Ivan Rešetar (RK Nada)*+
Ivica Rubelj *@
Saša Sekovanec (RK Nada)
Sasa Sljepčević (RK Nada)
Filip Ujaković (RK Zagreb)
Head Coach: Jakša Lovreta
Adapted from http://www.rugby.hr/
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2884&sid=b8d81f5cbde2247f7a65c07c64364eb6
* Not in squad v Czech Republic last weekend.
@ Possibly new cap
+ Last played 2007-08
For a complete list of all Croatia's international rugby results go to www.rugbyinternational.net
Malta squad
Adrian Bartolo (Kavallieri RFC)
Ian Borda (Kavallieri RFC)
M. Bonavia (?)
Dominic Busuttil (Beddau RFC, Wales)
Paul Calgaro (Queanbeyan Whites RFU, Australia)
Clayton Cassar (Overseas RUFC)
Harry Collins (Hartpury College RFC, England)
Lee Culnane (Tuggeranong Vikings RLFC, Australia)
C. Diamantino (?)
Donnovan Felice (?)*
James Finlason (Hove RFC, England)
Andrew Galea (Qormi Sharks RFC)
Matthew Jarrett (Haywards Heath RFC, England)*
Steven Kempster (Tring RFC, England)
Guy Kennedy (Queanbeyan Whites RFU, Australia)
Kyle Mason (Plymouth Albion RFC, England)
Michael McArdle (Ealing Trailfinders RFC, England)
Mathew Mirabelli (Stompers RFC)
Daryl Psaila (Kavallieri RFC)
Oliver Sacco (Clifton RFC, England)
Jarrod Sammut (?)*
Ashley Spencer (?)*
Head Coach: Damien Neill
* New Caps
Club affiliations as per 2007-08
Adapted from http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20081023/sport/mrfu-appeals-for-strong-support-in-qualifier-against-croatia
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2884
For a full summary of all Malta's international rugby results, go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Malta v Croatia in Marsa (WCQ Europe R3; ENC 2B)
Previews
This will be Malta's first outing this season in this competition. Croatia were easily defeated 0-47 last weekend by Czech Republic who play in Division 2A. They have that advantage of playing against a stronger side and will be a handful for the Maltese.
Previous Encounters
10.11.2007 Croatia 24-9 in Makarska (ENC 2B)
04.11.2006 Croatia 40-18 in Marsa (ENC 2B)
05.04.2006 Malta 26-14 in Marsa (WCQ Europe R3, Pool B)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Croatia 20th, Malta 21st.
Prediction: Croatia by 15 points.
Teams
Croatia
Vedran Antić (RK Nada)
Ante Blažević-Bandov (RK Nada)
Tomislav Burazin (RK Nada)
Tonči Buzov (RK Nada)
Goran Čulić (RK Nada)
Josip Dedić (RK Makarska Rivijera)
Tvrtko Dumančić *@
Tomislav Gomuzak (RK Zagreb)
Dušan Hakaraia (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Većeslav Holjevac (RK Zagreb)
Nik Jurišić (RK Mladost)
Filip Mijić *@
Nenad Mračević *@
Ivan Nola (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Michael Nola (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Alek Osmanović (RK Makarska Rivijera)*+
Vedran Pomper (RK Nada)
Ivan Rešetar (RK Nada)*+
Ivica Rubelj *@
Saša Sekovanec (RK Nada)
Sasa Sljepčević (RK Nada)
Filip Ujaković (RK Zagreb)
Head Coach: Jakša Lovreta
Adapted from http://www.rugby.hr/
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2884&sid=b8d81f5cbde2247f7a65c07c64364eb6
* Not in squad v Czech Republic last weekend.
@ Possibly new cap
+ Last played 2007-08
For a complete list of all Croatia's international rugby results go to www.rugbyinternational.net
Malta squad
Adrian Bartolo (Kavallieri RFC)
Ian Borda (Kavallieri RFC)
M. Bonavia (?)
Dominic Busuttil (Beddau RFC, Wales)
Paul Calgaro (Queanbeyan Whites RFU, Australia)
Clayton Cassar (Overseas RUFC)
Harry Collins (Hartpury College RFC, England)
Lee Culnane (Tuggeranong Vikings RLFC, Australia)
C. Diamantino (?)
Donnovan Felice (?)*
James Finlason (Hove RFC, England)
Andrew Galea (Qormi Sharks RFC)
Matthew Jarrett (Haywards Heath RFC, England)*
Steven Kempster (Tring RFC, England)
Guy Kennedy (Queanbeyan Whites RFU, Australia)
Kyle Mason (Plymouth Albion RFC, England)
Michael McArdle (Ealing Trailfinders RFC, England)
Mathew Mirabelli (Stompers RFC)
Daryl Psaila (Kavallieri RFC)
Oliver Sacco (Clifton RFC, England)
Jarrod Sammut (?)*
Ashley Spencer (?)*
Head Coach: Damien Neill
* New Caps
Club affiliations as per 2007-08
Adapted from http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20081023/sport/mrfu-appeals-for-strong-support-in-qualifier-against-croatia
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2884
For a full summary of all Malta's international rugby results, go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Rugby Match: Azerbaijan v Bosnia Herzegovina
25.10.2008
Azerbaijan v Bosnia Herzegovina in Zenica (ENC 3D)
Match Postponed
Preview
After crushing Monaco 52-5 away 2 weeks ago the Bosnians look to be a cut above the rest in this competition.
Previous Encounters
14.05.2006 Bosnia H. 28-7 in Zenica (ENC 3C)
30.04.2005 Azerbaijan 11-8 in Baku (ENC 3C)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Bosnia H. 38th, Azerbaijan 42nd.
Prediction: Match postponed
Azerbaijan v Bosnia Herzegovina in Zenica (ENC 3D)
Match Postponed
Preview
After crushing Monaco 52-5 away 2 weeks ago the Bosnians look to be a cut above the rest in this competition.
Previous Encounters
14.05.2006 Bosnia H. 28-7 in Zenica (ENC 3C)
30.04.2005 Azerbaijan 11-8 in Baku (ENC 3C)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Bosnia H. 38th, Azerbaijan 42nd.
Prediction: Match postponed
Thursday, October 23, 2008
International Rugby This Weekend 25 Oct.
25.10.2008
Sweden v Latvia in Vanesborg (WCQ Europe R3; ENC 2B)
Malta v Croatia in Marsa (WCQ Europe R3; ENC 2B)
Azerbaijan v Bosnia Herzegovina in Zenica (ENC 3D)
Sweden v Latvia in Vanesborg (WCQ Europe R3; ENC 2B)
Malta v Croatia in Marsa (WCQ Europe R3; ENC 2B)
Azerbaijan v Bosnia Herzegovina in Zenica (ENC 3D)
Rugby Photos: Brazil v Trinidad and Tobago
Brazil defeated Trinidad and Tobago 24-12 in Sao Paulo to clinch a spot in the World Cup 2011 Americas Qualification Round 3. Brazil won the first leg in Port of Spain 31-8, thus gaining a 55-20 aggregate.
Pics thanks to Rouget Maia http://blogs.espn.com.br/rougetmaia
Sunday, October 19, 2008
International Rugby Results 18 October
18.10.2008
Czech Republic 47, Croatia 0 in Prague (Friendly)
Armenia 35, Switzerland 15 in Abovian (WCQ Europe, ENC 3A)
Hungary 39, Denmark 12 in Kecskemet (WCQ Europe, ENC 3B)
Brazil 24, Trinidad and Tobago 12 in Sao Paulo (WCQ America 2, Playoff 2nd Leg)
A big win for the Czech Republic exposing the different standard in play between divisions in Europe. Easy wins for Armenia and Hungary, both on home soil and Trinidad and Tobago put up a good fight in Brazil. Brazil, however, goes into the next WCQ Americas round involving Chile and Uruguay.
Czech Republic 47, Croatia 0 in Prague (Friendly)
Armenia 35, Switzerland 15 in Abovian (WCQ Europe, ENC 3A)
Hungary 39, Denmark 12 in Kecskemet (WCQ Europe, ENC 3B)
Brazil 24, Trinidad and Tobago 12 in Sao Paulo (WCQ America 2, Playoff 2nd Leg)
A big win for the Czech Republic exposing the different standard in play between divisions in Europe. Easy wins for Armenia and Hungary, both on home soil and Trinidad and Tobago put up a good fight in Brazil. Brazil, however, goes into the next WCQ Americas round involving Chile and Uruguay.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Test Rugby: Trinidad and Tobago v Brazil
18.11.2008
Trinidad and Tobago v Brazil in Sao Paulo (WCQ America R2, Playoff 2nd Leg)
Preview
The Calypso Warriors, the name given to the rugby team from Trinidad and Tobago have a huge task ahead of them in Brazil on Saturday. Defeated 31-8 by the Brazilians in the first leg in Port of Spain last Saturday, the Trinidadians have to win by more than 23 points to progress to the next stage. A number of factors are against this happening.
Firstly, winning away in Brazil was always going to be the more difficult leg for the Caribbean team. Secondly, their flight to Brazil was disjointed, with half the team flying direct to Brazil, the other having to fly via Caracus in Venezuela arriving a day later. Passport problems were said to be the cause. Thirdly, the nature and size of Brazil's win will be a major psychological hurdle for the men from Trinidad to overcome.
On the bright side is the return to the Caribean side of 38 year old veteran flyhalf Brendan O'Farrell.
GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-Brazil 29th, Trinidad and Tobago 30th.
Both these teams qualify for the World Table as they are in different zones in the rugby world. Brazil is affiliated to CONSUR whilst the Caribbean side is with NAWIRA.
Prediction: Rugby is a funny game at any level and upsets can always occur. It is difficult not to see an easy Brazilian win. Brazil by 40 points.
Teams
Trinidad and Tobago Squad
Kirl Aanensen (Trinidad Northern RFC) Aged 27
Greame Atkins (Caribs RFC) 26
Nigel Arismandez (Worthing RUFC, England) 34
Peter Bacchus (Caribs RFC) 31
Andre Cabrero (Caribs RFC) 24
Jason Clark (Caribs RFC) 23
Kelson Figaro (Royalians RFC) 23
Adam Fredericks, Capt. (Trinidad Northern RFC) 29
Felician Guerra (Royalians RFC)
Wayne Kelly (Havard RFC) 26
Miguel Lara (Caribs RFC) ?
Damian Martinez (Blaydon RUFC, England) 30
Jonathan O'Connor (Caribs RFC) 30
Brendan O'Farrell (Caribs RFC) 38
Kirk Quashie (Caribs RFC) 24
Kurt Quashie (Caribs RFC) 24
Samuel Roberts (Caribs RFC) 23
Don Rojas (Caribs RFC) ?
Selwyn St. Bernard (Blaydon RUFC, England) 31
Kidane Silverthorn (Rainbow Sports Club) 24
Dexter Snaggs (Trinidad Northern RFC) 29
James Walklin (Trinidad Northern RFC) 31
Head Coach: Rhett Chee Ping
Ages as per Brazilian blog http://blogs.espn.com.br/rougetmaia/
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?
f=2&t=2870&start=15
http://www.ttrfu.com/mrDetails.aspx?id=753
Brazil
15 Erick Montfrinatti (São José RC) *
14 Rafael Dawailibi (São José RC)
13 Giuliano Passini (Rio Branco RC)
12 Joao Luis Da Ros (Desterro RC)
11 Daniel Gregg (Niterói RFC)
10 Lucas Duque (São José RC)
9 Matheus Duque (São José RC)
8 Jean-Marc Volland (?)*
7 Diego Lopez (Pasteur Athlétic Club)
6 João Orioli jnr (Pasteur Athlétic Club)
5 Antonio Gorios (?)*
4 Reges Comoretto (Desterro RC)
3 Ramiro Mina, Capt. (Bandeirantes RC)
2 Daniel Danielewicz (Desterro RC)
1 Christiano da Costa (São José RC)
Replacements (Bench to be named)
Ian Korolkovas (Bandeirantes RC)*
Andre Fujita (?)*
Alexandre Spano (São José RC)
Henrique Dantas (São José RC)*
Leonardo Frota (Curitiba RC)*
Rafael Strenger (Bandeirantes RC)
Julian Menutti (Bandeirantes RC)
Fernando Martins (São José RC)
Head Coach: Pierre Paparemborde
* Did not travel to Trinidad and Tobago
Adapted from list on http://blogs.espn.com.br/rougetmaia/
For a complete list of all Trinidad and Tobago and Brazil's international results go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Trinidad and Tobago v Brazil in Sao Paulo (WCQ America R2, Playoff 2nd Leg)
Preview
The Calypso Warriors, the name given to the rugby team from Trinidad and Tobago have a huge task ahead of them in Brazil on Saturday. Defeated 31-8 by the Brazilians in the first leg in Port of Spain last Saturday, the Trinidadians have to win by more than 23 points to progress to the next stage. A number of factors are against this happening.
Firstly, winning away in Brazil was always going to be the more difficult leg for the Caribbean team. Secondly, their flight to Brazil was disjointed, with half the team flying direct to Brazil, the other having to fly via Caracus in Venezuela arriving a day later. Passport problems were said to be the cause. Thirdly, the nature and size of Brazil's win will be a major psychological hurdle for the men from Trinidad to overcome.
On the bright side is the return to the Caribean side of 38 year old veteran flyhalf Brendan O'Farrell.
GWC Rugby Rankings: World Table-Brazil 29th, Trinidad and Tobago 30th.
Both these teams qualify for the World Table as they are in different zones in the rugby world. Brazil is affiliated to CONSUR whilst the Caribbean side is with NAWIRA.
Prediction: Rugby is a funny game at any level and upsets can always occur. It is difficult not to see an easy Brazilian win. Brazil by 40 points.
Teams
Trinidad and Tobago Squad
Kirl Aanensen (Trinidad Northern RFC) Aged 27
Greame Atkins (Caribs RFC) 26
Nigel Arismandez (Worthing RUFC, England) 34
Peter Bacchus (Caribs RFC) 31
Andre Cabrero (Caribs RFC) 24
Jason Clark (Caribs RFC) 23
Kelson Figaro (Royalians RFC) 23
Adam Fredericks, Capt. (Trinidad Northern RFC) 29
Felician Guerra (Royalians RFC)
Wayne Kelly (Havard RFC) 26
Miguel Lara (Caribs RFC) ?
Damian Martinez (Blaydon RUFC, England) 30
Jonathan O'Connor (Caribs RFC) 30
Brendan O'Farrell (Caribs RFC) 38
Kirk Quashie (Caribs RFC) 24
Kurt Quashie (Caribs RFC) 24
Samuel Roberts (Caribs RFC) 23
Don Rojas (Caribs RFC) ?
Selwyn St. Bernard (Blaydon RUFC, England) 31
Kidane Silverthorn (Rainbow Sports Club) 24
Dexter Snaggs (Trinidad Northern RFC) 29
James Walklin (Trinidad Northern RFC) 31
Head Coach: Rhett Chee Ping
Ages as per Brazilian blog http://blogs.espn.com.br/rougetmaia/
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?
f=2&t=2870&start=15
http://www.ttrfu.com/mrDetails.aspx?id=753
Brazil
15 Erick Montfrinatti (São José RC) *
14 Rafael Dawailibi (São José RC)
13 Giuliano Passini (Rio Branco RC)
12 Joao Luis Da Ros (Desterro RC)
11 Daniel Gregg (Niterói RFC)
10 Lucas Duque (São José RC)
9 Matheus Duque (São José RC)
8 Jean-Marc Volland (?)*
7 Diego Lopez (Pasteur Athlétic Club)
6 João Orioli jnr (Pasteur Athlétic Club)
5 Antonio Gorios (?)*
4 Reges Comoretto (Desterro RC)
3 Ramiro Mina, Capt. (Bandeirantes RC)
2 Daniel Danielewicz (Desterro RC)
1 Christiano da Costa (São José RC)
Replacements (Bench to be named)
Ian Korolkovas (Bandeirantes RC)*
Andre Fujita (?)*
Alexandre Spano (São José RC)
Henrique Dantas (São José RC)*
Leonardo Frota (Curitiba RC)*
Rafael Strenger (Bandeirantes RC)
Julian Menutti (Bandeirantes RC)
Fernando Martins (São José RC)
Head Coach: Pierre Paparemborde
* Did not travel to Trinidad and Tobago
Adapted from list on http://blogs.espn.com.br/rougetmaia/
For a complete list of all Trinidad and Tobago and Brazil's international results go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Test Rugby: Hungary v Denmark
18.10.2008
Hungary v Denmark in Kecskemet (WCQ Europe; ENC3B)
Reviews
This is Hungary's third test match since mid-September. So far they have lost away to Slovenia 26-32, and away to Norway 26-15. This will be their first home international for the season.
Denmark were relegated from ENC 3A at the end of last season and are going through a rebuilding stage. This will be the first time these two teams have met.
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Denmark 28th, Hungary 30th
Prediction: Denmark by 7 points.
Teams
Denmark
15. Andy Nielsen (Aalborg RK) 11 tests
14. Peter Madsen (CSR-Nanok RK) 3
13. Dominick Wilson (Barnes RUFC, England) 14
12. Jesper G. Jensen (Lindø) 15
11. Birk M. Grønfeldt (Frederiksberg RK) *
10. Sylvester Michaelsen (Aalborg RK) 1
9. Kenneth Steel (CSR-Nanok RK) 6
8. Henry Stafford (Eastbourne RUFC, England) 2
7. Kasper Vad Pedersen (Aarhus RK) 18
6. Morten Jørgensen (Erritsø) 16
5. Dennis Starkm (RK Speed) *
4. Jonas Haaning (Frederiksberg RK) 25
3. Søren Brobyskov, Capt. (RK Odense) 28
2. Kevin Steel (RK Odense) 34
1. Jesper Ø, Christensen (Frederiksberg RK) 3
Replacements
16. Matias Dinesen (Frederiksberg RK) *
17. Niels Bjerg Jensen (CSR-Nanok RK) 2
18. Kristian R. Andersen (Holstebro) *
19. Christian B. Nielsen (Holstesbro) *
20. Christian S. Jensen (Aarhus RK) *
21. Kiwa Whatarau (CSR-Nanok RK) *
22. Morten Rune Nielsen (Frederiksberg RK) 62#
Head Coach:
* New Caps
# Holds record for most caps for Denmark
Hungary
Not available
Hungary v Denmark in Kecskemet (WCQ Europe; ENC3B)
Reviews
This is Hungary's third test match since mid-September. So far they have lost away to Slovenia 26-32, and away to Norway 26-15. This will be their first home international for the season.
Denmark were relegated from ENC 3A at the end of last season and are going through a rebuilding stage. This will be the first time these two teams have met.
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Denmark 28th, Hungary 30th
Prediction: Denmark by 7 points.
Teams
Denmark
15. Andy Nielsen (Aalborg RK) 11 tests
14. Peter Madsen (CSR-Nanok RK) 3
13. Dominick Wilson (Barnes RUFC, England) 14
12. Jesper G. Jensen (Lindø) 15
11. Birk M. Grønfeldt (Frederiksberg RK) *
10. Sylvester Michaelsen (Aalborg RK) 1
9. Kenneth Steel (CSR-Nanok RK) 6
8. Henry Stafford (Eastbourne RUFC, England) 2
7. Kasper Vad Pedersen (Aarhus RK) 18
6. Morten Jørgensen (Erritsø) 16
5. Dennis Starkm (RK Speed) *
4. Jonas Haaning (Frederiksberg RK) 25
3. Søren Brobyskov, Capt. (RK Odense) 28
2. Kevin Steel (RK Odense) 34
1. Jesper Ø, Christensen (Frederiksberg RK) 3
Replacements
16. Matias Dinesen (Frederiksberg RK) *
17. Niels Bjerg Jensen (CSR-Nanok RK) 2
18. Kristian R. Andersen (Holstebro) *
19. Christian B. Nielsen (Holstesbro) *
20. Christian S. Jensen (Aarhus RK) *
21. Kiwa Whatarau (CSR-Nanok RK) *
22. Morten Rune Nielsen (Frederiksberg RK) 62#
Head Coach:
* New Caps
# Holds record for most caps for Denmark
Hungary
Not available
Rugby Match: Armenia v Switzerland
18.10.2008
Armenia v Switzerland in Abovian (WCQ Europe, ENC 3A)
Preview.
Switzerland's warm up game was against a German Under 21 side in Basle back in late September. The 28-19 victory gained for them the Alpes Cup.
Armenia lost its two opening matches last season against Sweden and Switzerland. This proved its eventual undoing as it came second to Sweden after two rounds in ENC 3. Most of Armenia's players come from France-based clubs.
Previous Encounters
06.10.2007 Armenia 28-15 in Nyon (ENC 3A)
30.09.2006 Switzerland 29-16 in Vienne (ENC 3A)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Armenia 24th, Switzerland 25th
Prediction: Armenia by 13 points
Teams
Not available
Armenia v Switzerland in Abovian (WCQ Europe, ENC 3A)
Preview.
Switzerland's warm up game was against a German Under 21 side in Basle back in late September. The 28-19 victory gained for them the Alpes Cup.
Armenia lost its two opening matches last season against Sweden and Switzerland. This proved its eventual undoing as it came second to Sweden after two rounds in ENC 3. Most of Armenia's players come from France-based clubs.
Previous Encounters
06.10.2007 Armenia 28-15 in Nyon (ENC 3A)
30.09.2006 Switzerland 29-16 in Vienne (ENC 3A)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Armenia 24th, Switzerland 25th
Prediction: Armenia by 13 points
Teams
Not available
Friday, October 17, 2008
Rugby Test: Czech Republic v Croatia
18.10.2008
Czech Republic v Croatia in Prague (Friendly)
Preview
This rugby test match is an important warm up match for both these sides. The Czech Republic begins its campaign to be promoted back into the ENC 1 after relegation last season. Their first competition game in ENC 2A is against Poland in a months time. So this match is an important work out. This match also gives the Czech Republic an opportunity to end its record 16 consecutive losses since defeating Ukraine 46-8 back in November 2005.
Croatia plays one division below Czech Republic in ENC 2B. They finished middle of the pack in the 2006-08 competition.
Previous Encounters
06.04.2002 Czech Republic 95-5 in Brno (Friendly)
13.10.2001 Czech Republic 13-5 in Zabgreb (WCQ Europe R2, Pool A)
28.04.2001 Croatia 32-22 in Makarska (FIRA B)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Czech Republic 13th, Croatia 20th
Prediction: Czech Republic by 50
Teams
Czech Republic Squad
Jan Benda (RC Sparta Praha) 7 tests
Josef Bláha (RC Říčany) 11
Jíří Černý (RC Tatra Smíchov) 4
Radim Fajkus (RC Havířov) 4
V. Fiala (RC Jimi Vyškov) @
T. Forst (RC Praga Praha) @
Ota Hejmala (Olomouc) @
Tomáš Heller (RC Slavia Praha) 5
Tomáš Holovský (St. Raphael, FRA) 1
Martin Hudák (RC Jimi Vyškov) 8 #
Martin Jágr (RC Toulon, FRA) 3 ^
Michal Jirman (RC Slavia Praha) @
Milan Jirman (RC Slavia Praha) 3
Václav Jursík (Strasbourg, FRA) 13
Roman Kodera (RC Říčany) 6
Jan Konečný (RC Bystrc) @
Ondřej Kutil (Oyonnax, FRA) 4
Jan Macháček (RC Slavia Praha) 51
Vlastimil Madry (RC Praga Praha) 10 #
T. Mazal (RC Jimi Vyškov) @
Vachtang Pailodze (RC Sparta Praha) @
Martin Pekárek (RC Říčany) 39
Martin Pešek (RC Slavia Praha) @
V Petras (RC Tatra Smíchov) @
Jan Rohlík (RC Říčany) 29
Jan Rudolf (RC Tatra Smíchov) 7
Michal Schlanger (RC Říčany) 15
Jiří Skall (RC Sparta Praha) 67 *
J. Šostý (RC Jimi Vyškov) @
Adam Švorčík (RC Slavia Praha) @
Pavel Syrový (RC Praga Praha) 41
Tomáš Veniger (RC Tatra Smíchov) 3
Pavel Vokrouhlík (RC Sparta Praha) 13
Milan Wognitsch (Oyonnax, FRA) @
Head Coach:
* Test cap record for Czech Republic
# Last Played 2006-07
^ Last Played 2005-06
@ New Cap
Stats as per http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2878
http://www.rugbyunion.cz/sirsi-nominace-na-utkani-s-chorvatskem
Croatia Squad
Vedran Antić (RK Nada)
Ante Blažević-Bandov (RK Nada)
Mate Borozan (RK Nada)
Tomislav Burazin (RK Nada)
Tonći Buzov (RK Nada)
Goran Čulić (RK Nada)
Josip Dedić (RK Makarska Rivijera)
Mario Dragičević (RK Nada)
Dušan Hakaraira (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Veceslav Holjevac (RK Zagreb)
Tomislav Tomić Ferić (RK Nada)
Tomislav Gomuzak (RK Zagreb)
Duje Grubišić (RK Nada)
Nik Jurišić (RK Mladost)
Ante Macan (RK Nada)
Špiro Matić (RK Nada)
Mališa Mucić (RK Makarska Rivijera)
Stipe Muhtić (RK Makarska Rivijera)
Ivan Nola (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Michael Nola (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Ante Olujić (RK Nada)
Vedran Pomper (RK Nada)
Saša Sekovanec (RK Nada)
Ivica Šimić (RK Makarska Rivijera)
Saša Sljepčević (RK Nada)
Filip Ujaković (RK Zagreb)
Goran Žilić (RK Zagreb)
Coach: Jakša Lovreta
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2878
New Zealand club details thanks to John Lea
Czech Republic v Croatia in Prague (Friendly)
Preview
This rugby test match is an important warm up match for both these sides. The Czech Republic begins its campaign to be promoted back into the ENC 1 after relegation last season. Their first competition game in ENC 2A is against Poland in a months time. So this match is an important work out. This match also gives the Czech Republic an opportunity to end its record 16 consecutive losses since defeating Ukraine 46-8 back in November 2005.
Croatia plays one division below Czech Republic in ENC 2B. They finished middle of the pack in the 2006-08 competition.
The last time these two teams met was also a friendly encounter back in April 2002 in Brno when Croatia were overwhelmed 95-5!
Previous Encounters
06.04.2002 Czech Republic 95-5 in Brno (Friendly)
13.10.2001 Czech Republic 13-5 in Zabgreb (WCQ Europe R2, Pool A)
28.04.2001 Croatia 32-22 in Makarska (FIRA B)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Czech Republic 13th, Croatia 20th
Prediction: Czech Republic by 50
Teams
Czech Republic Squad
Jan Benda (RC Sparta Praha) 7 tests
Josef Bláha (RC Říčany) 11
Jíří Černý (RC Tatra Smíchov) 4
Radim Fajkus (RC Havířov) 4
V. Fiala (RC Jimi Vyškov) @
T. Forst (RC Praga Praha) @
Ota Hejmala (Olomouc) @
Tomáš Heller (RC Slavia Praha) 5
Tomáš Holovský (St. Raphael, FRA) 1
Martin Hudák (RC Jimi Vyškov) 8 #
Martin Jágr (RC Toulon, FRA) 3 ^
Michal Jirman (RC Slavia Praha) @
Milan Jirman (RC Slavia Praha) 3
Václav Jursík (Strasbourg, FRA) 13
Roman Kodera (RC Říčany) 6
Jan Konečný (RC Bystrc) @
Ondřej Kutil (Oyonnax, FRA) 4
Jan Macháček (RC Slavia Praha) 51
Vlastimil Madry (RC Praga Praha) 10 #
T. Mazal (RC Jimi Vyškov) @
Vachtang Pailodze (RC Sparta Praha) @
Martin Pekárek (RC Říčany) 39
Martin Pešek (RC Slavia Praha) @
V Petras (RC Tatra Smíchov) @
Jan Rohlík (RC Říčany) 29
Jan Rudolf (RC Tatra Smíchov) 7
Michal Schlanger (RC Říčany) 15
Jiří Skall (RC Sparta Praha) 67 *
J. Šostý (RC Jimi Vyškov) @
Adam Švorčík (RC Slavia Praha) @
Pavel Syrový (RC Praga Praha) 41
Tomáš Veniger (RC Tatra Smíchov) 3
Pavel Vokrouhlík (RC Sparta Praha) 13
Milan Wognitsch (Oyonnax, FRA) @
Head Coach:
* Test cap record for Czech Republic
# Last Played 2006-07
^ Last Played 2005-06
@ New Cap
Stats as per http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2878
http://www.rugbyunion.cz/sirsi-nominace-na-utkani-s-chorvatskem
Croatia Squad
Vedran Antić (RK Nada)
Ante Blažević-Bandov (RK Nada)
Mate Borozan (RK Nada)
Tomislav Burazin (RK Nada)
Tonći Buzov (RK Nada)
Goran Čulić (RK Nada)
Josip Dedić (RK Makarska Rivijera)
Mario Dragičević (RK Nada)
Dušan Hakaraira (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Veceslav Holjevac (RK Zagreb)
Tomislav Tomić Ferić (RK Nada)
Tomislav Gomuzak (RK Zagreb)
Duje Grubišić (RK Nada)
Nik Jurišić (RK Mladost)
Ante Macan (RK Nada)
Špiro Matić (RK Nada)
Mališa Mucić (RK Makarska Rivijera)
Stipe Muhtić (RK Makarska Rivijera)
Ivan Nola (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Michael Nola (Waitemata RFC, New Zealand)
Ante Olujić (RK Nada)
Vedran Pomper (RK Nada)
Saša Sekovanec (RK Nada)
Ivica Šimić (RK Makarska Rivijera)
Saša Sljepčević (RK Nada)
Filip Ujaković (RK Zagreb)
Goran Žilić (RK Zagreb)
Coach: Jakša Lovreta
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2878
New Zealand club details thanks to John Lea
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
International Rugby: This weekend 18 Oct.
The world of international rugby confines itself to Europe and America this weekend.
18.10.2008
Czech Republic v Croatia in Prague (Friendly)
Armenia v Switzerland in Abovian (WCQ Europe, ENC 3A)
Hungary v Denmark in Kecskemet (WCQ Europe, ENC 3B)
Trinidad and Tobago v Brazil in Sao Paulo (WCQ America, Playoff 2nd Leg)
18.10.2008
Czech Republic v Croatia in Prague (Friendly)
Armenia v Switzerland in Abovian (WCQ Europe, ENC 3A)
Hungary v Denmark in Kecskemet (WCQ Europe, ENC 3B)
Trinidad and Tobago v Brazil in Sao Paulo (WCQ America, Playoff 2nd Leg)
Sunday, October 12, 2008
International Rugby Results
11.10.2008
Norway 11, Austria 3 in Oslo (WCQ Europe, ENC 3B)
Greece 12, Finland 10 in Helsinki (WCQ Europe, ENC 3C)
Bosnia Herzegovina 52, Monaco 5 in Menton (ENC 3D)
Brazil 31, Trinidad and Tobago 8 in Port of Spain (WCQ Americas, Playoff 1st Leg)
Norway 11, Austria 3 in Oslo (WCQ Europe, ENC 3B)
Greece 12, Finland 10 in Helsinki (WCQ Europe, ENC 3C)
Bosnia Herzegovina 52, Monaco 5 in Menton (ENC 3D)
Brazil 31, Trinidad and Tobago 8 in Port of Spain (WCQ Americas, Playoff 1st Leg)
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Rugby Fixture: Monaco v Bosnia Herzegovina
11.10.2008
To be played at Stadium St Val d'Annaudin, Menton, near the tiny Principality of Monaco, situated in the sunny south of France. This match is not a 2011 World Cup qualifier.
Review
Monacan rugby has had a chequred history in the European arena. Twice, in 2002 and again in 2006, Monaco was excluded from European rugby competition due to playing inelligible players in their teams. Hopefully this is all behind them. Monaco lost to Cyprus 10-19 in Nicosia last October in the 3D tournament on that island.
Bosnia Herzegovina lost the ENC 3C-3D playoff to Israel recently and will be doing all they can to climb back into ENC 3C. On paper they look to be a class above the other teams at this level.
Previous Encounter
1998 Bosnia Herzegovina won 22-16 (FIRA B)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Bosnia Herzegovina 38th, Monaco 41st.
Prediction: Bosnia Herzegovina by 21 points.
Teams
Monaco Squad
1 Martini
2 Hernandez
3 Debruyne
4 Maceli
5 Jamal
6 Scezure
7 Mendez
8 Pansier J
9 Mora
10 Rique
11 Peluhet
12 Karel
13 Trocello
14 Costanzo
15 Louppe
16 Foued
17 Marinx
18 Cabioch
19 Laletin
20 Pansier M
21 Degrande
22 Guasco
23 Steel
Coach: Eric Fauer
http://www.monacorugby.com/Evenements.aspx?id=304
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2869
Bosnia Herzegovina Squad
S. Ajanovic (RC Celik Zenica)
J. Ajkunic (SVI Rudar Zenica)
A. Basic (RC Celik Zenica)
L. Beso (RC Celik Zenica)
D. Cerim (RC Celik Zenica)
B. Deljkic (RC Celik Zenica)
A. Hajric (French Club)
D. Jovanovic (Richmond OBRFC, England)
S. Kadic (Niort, France)
A. Kapic (RC Celik Zenica)
B. Kapic (French Club)
A. Karabegovic (RC Celik Zenica)
D. Keserovic (RC Celik Zenica)
E. Musinovic (RC Celik Zenica)
E. Pojskic (RC Celik Zenica)
D. Razic (RC Celik Zenica)
E. Selimbegovic (RC Celik Zenica)
A. Smriko (RC Celik Zenica)
S. Subasic (KRBK, Serbia)
S. Tufekcic (RC Celik Zenica)
E. Tuka (SVI Rudar Zenica)
S. Turcinovic (SVI Rudar Zenica)
A. Vehabovic( PAC Pontilier, France),
Z. Vidovic (Zagreb, Croatia)
A. Zadic (RC Celik Zenica)
http://rugbylife.blogger.ba/
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2869
To be played at Stadium St Val d'Annaudin, Menton, near the tiny Principality of Monaco, situated in the sunny south of France. This match is not a 2011 World Cup qualifier.
Review
Monacan rugby has had a chequred history in the European arena. Twice, in 2002 and again in 2006, Monaco was excluded from European rugby competition due to playing inelligible players in their teams. Hopefully this is all behind them. Monaco lost to Cyprus 10-19 in Nicosia last October in the 3D tournament on that island.
Bosnia Herzegovina lost the ENC 3C-3D playoff to Israel recently and will be doing all they can to climb back into ENC 3C. On paper they look to be a class above the other teams at this level.
Previous Encounter
1998 Bosnia Herzegovina won 22-16 (FIRA B)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Bosnia Herzegovina 38th, Monaco 41st.
Prediction: Bosnia Herzegovina by 21 points.
Teams
Monaco Squad
1 Martini
2 Hernandez
3 Debruyne
4 Maceli
5 Jamal
6 Scezure
7 Mendez
8 Pansier J
9 Mora
10 Rique
11 Peluhet
12 Karel
13 Trocello
14 Costanzo
15 Louppe
16 Foued
17 Marinx
18 Cabioch
19 Laletin
20 Pansier M
21 Degrande
22 Guasco
23 Steel
Coach: Eric Fauer
http://www.monacorugby.com/Evenements.aspx?id=304
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2869
Bosnia Herzegovina Squad
S. Ajanovic (RC Celik Zenica)
J. Ajkunic (SVI Rudar Zenica)
A. Basic (RC Celik Zenica)
L. Beso (RC Celik Zenica)
D. Cerim (RC Celik Zenica)
B. Deljkic (RC Celik Zenica)
A. Hajric (French Club)
D. Jovanovic (Richmond OBRFC, England)
S. Kadic (Niort, France)
A. Kapic (RC Celik Zenica)
B. Kapic (French Club)
A. Karabegovic (RC Celik Zenica)
D. Keserovic (RC Celik Zenica)
E. Musinovic (RC Celik Zenica)
E. Pojskic (RC Celik Zenica)
D. Razic (RC Celik Zenica)
E. Selimbegovic (RC Celik Zenica)
A. Smriko (RC Celik Zenica)
S. Subasic (KRBK, Serbia)
S. Tufekcic (RC Celik Zenica)
E. Tuka (SVI Rudar Zenica)
S. Turcinovic (SVI Rudar Zenica)
A. Vehabovic( PAC Pontilier, France),
Z. Vidovic (Zagreb, Croatia)
A. Zadic (RC Celik Zenica)
http://rugbylife.blogger.ba/
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2869
Rugby Fixture: Austria v Norway
11.10.2008
To be played in Oslo (World Cup Qualifier; ENC 3B)
Preview
Austria travels to Norway for its first rugby test for 2008-09. Austria only just managed to survive in ENC 3B for the next two seasons when they defeated Hungary 9-6 in a suprise result at the end of that season. That result saw Bulgaria relegated instead. So this season will see the need for Austria to rebuild the team and build from that victory over Hungary.
Norway dropped their first home game 15-26 to Hungary 2 weeks ago and the pressure is on them to win this vital home game. Winning away is difficult at this level of international rugby. These two teams drew 3-3 in Vienna in April whilst Norway won the Oslo fixture 22-8 in June of last year.
Previous Encounters
26.04.2008 Drawn 3-3 in Vienna (ENC 3A)
09.06.2007 Norway 22-8 in Oslo (ENC 3A)
09.06.2001 Austria 51-7 in Oslo (WCQ Europe R1; FIRA Pool 2)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Norway 31st, Austria 33rd.
Prediction: Norway by 11 points.
Teams
Norwegian Squad
Pascal Raclin (Oslo RK)
Tim Langridge (Tønsberg RK)
Eivind Lunde (Stavanger RK)
Andreas Fyri (Oslo RK)
Johan Stoltz (Oslo RK)
Glenn Collins (Oslo RK)
Andrei Hanger (Cheltenham RFC, England)
Espen Engevik (Stavanger RK)
Francis Hunt (Oslo RK)
Stian Røstberg (Bergen RK)
Kristoffer Borsheim (Stavanger RK)
Haakon Stengrimsen (Holstebro RK)
Wesley Chibaya (Tønsberg RK)
Lewis Eaton (Stavanger RK)
Willie Wilson (Bergen RK)
Roger Yttervik (Tønsberg RK)
Knut Martin Bårnes (Stavanger RK)
Trent Rowan (Tønsberg RK)
Karl Frisch (Bergen RK)
Patrice Balauze (Oslo RK)
Fredrik Skovly (Oslo RK)
Neil Ryan (Tønsberg RK)
Head Coach: John Chappell
http://www.rugby.no/les.asp?ID=638
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2867&sid=9fb7b52aca723cb2988749a26a87ccf5
Austrian Squad
Valentin Branstetter
Johannes Dachler
Mathias Dachler
Mani Deihimi
Milad Farkondeh-Fal
Ludwig Fegerl
Andreas Gaul (Capt.)
Rudi Glock
Paul Hruschka
Jean-Barthelemy Jilibert
Christoph Kaltenböck
Alexander Krauchenberger
Thomas List
Patrick Maurer
Maximilian Navas
Wilfried Payer
Ferdinand Richter
Leonardo Schweighofer
Carli Simbruner
Maximilian Sonntag
Gert Waizer
Julian Zöchling
Head Coach: Gael Mouysset
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2867&sid=9fb7b52aca723cb2988749a26a87ccf5
http://www.rugby-austria.at/content/deutsch/news/381d2715dba7199dc783.php
To be played in Oslo (World Cup Qualifier; ENC 3B)
Preview
Austria travels to Norway for its first rugby test for 2008-09. Austria only just managed to survive in ENC 3B for the next two seasons when they defeated Hungary 9-6 in a suprise result at the end of that season. That result saw Bulgaria relegated instead. So this season will see the need for Austria to rebuild the team and build from that victory over Hungary.
Norway dropped their first home game 15-26 to Hungary 2 weeks ago and the pressure is on them to win this vital home game. Winning away is difficult at this level of international rugby. These two teams drew 3-3 in Vienna in April whilst Norway won the Oslo fixture 22-8 in June of last year.
Previous Encounters
26.04.2008 Drawn 3-3 in Vienna (ENC 3A)
09.06.2007 Norway 22-8 in Oslo (ENC 3A)
09.06.2001 Austria 51-7 in Oslo (WCQ Europe R1; FIRA Pool 2)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Norway 31st, Austria 33rd.
Prediction: Norway by 11 points.
Teams
Norwegian Squad
Pascal Raclin (Oslo RK)
Tim Langridge (Tønsberg RK)
Eivind Lunde (Stavanger RK)
Andreas Fyri (Oslo RK)
Johan Stoltz (Oslo RK)
Glenn Collins (Oslo RK)
Andrei Hanger (Cheltenham RFC, England)
Espen Engevik (Stavanger RK)
Francis Hunt (Oslo RK)
Stian Røstberg (Bergen RK)
Kristoffer Borsheim (Stavanger RK)
Haakon Stengrimsen (Holstebro RK)
Wesley Chibaya (Tønsberg RK)
Lewis Eaton (Stavanger RK)
Willie Wilson (Bergen RK)
Roger Yttervik (Tønsberg RK)
Knut Martin Bårnes (Stavanger RK)
Trent Rowan (Tønsberg RK)
Karl Frisch (Bergen RK)
Patrice Balauze (Oslo RK)
Fredrik Skovly (Oslo RK)
Neil Ryan (Tønsberg RK)
Head Coach: John Chappell
http://www.rugby.no/les.asp?ID=638
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2867&sid=9fb7b52aca723cb2988749a26a87ccf5
Austrian Squad
Valentin Branstetter
Johannes Dachler
Mathias Dachler
Mani Deihimi
Milad Farkondeh-Fal
Ludwig Fegerl
Andreas Gaul (Capt.)
Rudi Glock
Paul Hruschka
Jean-Barthelemy Jilibert
Christoph Kaltenböck
Alexander Krauchenberger
Thomas List
Patrick Maurer
Maximilian Navas
Wilfried Payer
Ferdinand Richter
Leonardo Schweighofer
Carli Simbruner
Maximilian Sonntag
Gert Waizer
Julian Zöchling
Head Coach: Gael Mouysset
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2867&sid=9fb7b52aca723cb2988749a26a87ccf5
http://www.rugby-austria.at/content/deutsch/news/381d2715dba7199dc783.php
Rugby Fixture: Brazil v Trinidad and Tobago
11.10.2008
Preview
There is a lot hinging on the first leg of this America World Cup Qualifier. Trinidad and Tobago won the NAWIRA B tournament held in Cayman Islands in April, whilst Brazil defeated Paraguay in Asuncion to take the CONSUR B tournament. They clash to decide who will join Chile and Uruguay in the second round of America qualification test matches. Both countries went through a very similiar qualifying process in 2001-02 with Brazil just edging out the West Indians.
Previous Encounters
26.01.2002 Brazil 9-0 in Florianopolis (WCQ America R2, 2nd Leg)
22.12.2001 Brazil 11-10 in Port of Spain (WCQ America R2, 1st Leg)
11.11.1996 Trinidad and Tobago 41-0 in Port of Spain (WCQ America Rd A)
Prediction: Brazil by 7 points.
Teams
Brazil Squad
Jean-Marc Bolonha (São José RC)
Erick Cogliandro (São José RC)
Reges Comoreto (Desterro RC)
Christiano da Costa (São José RC)
João da Ros (Desterro RC)
Daniel Danielewicz (Desterro RC)
Rafael Dawailibi (São José RC)
Lucas Duque (São José RC)
Matheus Duque (São José RC)
Moisés Duque (São José RC)
Antônio Filho (Rio Branco RC)
Daniel Gregg (Niterói RFC)
Diego Lopes (Pasteur Athlétic Club)
Fernando Martins (São José RC)
Julian Menutti (Bandeirantes RC)
Ramiro Mina (Bandeirantes RC)
João Orioli Jnr (Pasteur Athlétic Club)
Giuliano Passini (Rio Branco RC)
Henrique Pinto (São José RC)
Fernando Portugal (Bandeirantes RC)
Leonardo Sarro (Curitiba RC)
Alexandre Spani (São José RC)
Rafael Strenger (Bandeirantes RC)
Head Coach: Pierre Paparemborde
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2870
Trinidad and Tobago Squad
Kirk Aanensen (Trinidad Northern RFC) *
Nigel Arismendez (Worthing RUFC, England)
Graeme Atkins (Caribs RFC)
Peter Bacchus (Caribs RFC)*
Abdre Cabrero (Caribs RFC)
Jason Clark (Caribs RFC)*
Andrew Crooks (Trinidad Northern RFC)
Felican Guerra (Royalians RFC) *
Carlton Felix (Royalians RFC) *
Kelson Figaro (Royalians RFC) *
Adam Fredericks (Capt.) (Trinidad Northern RFC)
Abdeel Giles (Caribs RFC)*
Flemming Glace (Royalians RFC)
Ade Innis-King (Trinidad Northern RFC)
Wayne Kelly (Havard RFC)*
Miguel Lara (Caribs RFC)*
Damian Martinez (Blaydon RUFC, England) *
Christopher Mitchell (Royalians RFC)
Jonathan O’Connor (Caribs RFC)
Kirk Quashie (Caribs RFC)*
Samuel Roberts (Caribs RFC)*
Donald Rojas (Caribs RFC)*
Selwyn St Bernard (Blaydon RUFC, England)
Adam Seedansingh (Trinidad Northern RFC)
Kidane Silverthorn (Rainbow Sports Club)*
Dexter Snaggs (Trinidad Northern RFC) *
James Walkin (Trinidad Northern RFC)
Head Coach: Rhett Chee Ping
*In T&T squad that defeated Guyana back in April.
Long-serving flyhalf Brendon O’Farrell is not in the squad.
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_sports?id=161384395
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2870&sid=b736ebef92b769e0ce5bfd99e86a6cb0
Preview
There is a lot hinging on the first leg of this America World Cup Qualifier. Trinidad and Tobago won the NAWIRA B tournament held in Cayman Islands in April, whilst Brazil defeated Paraguay in Asuncion to take the CONSUR B tournament. They clash to decide who will join Chile and Uruguay in the second round of America qualification test matches. Both countries went through a very similiar qualifying process in 2001-02 with Brazil just edging out the West Indians.
Previous Encounters
26.01.2002 Brazil 9-0 in Florianopolis (WCQ America R2, 2nd Leg)
22.12.2001 Brazil 11-10 in Port of Spain (WCQ America R2, 1st Leg)
11.11.1996 Trinidad and Tobago 41-0 in Port of Spain (WCQ America Rd A)
Prediction: Brazil by 7 points.
Teams
Brazil Squad
Jean-Marc Bolonha (São José RC)
Erick Cogliandro (São José RC)
Reges Comoreto (Desterro RC)
Christiano da Costa (São José RC)
João da Ros (Desterro RC)
Daniel Danielewicz (Desterro RC)
Rafael Dawailibi (São José RC)
Lucas Duque (São José RC)
Matheus Duque (São José RC)
Moisés Duque (São José RC)
Antônio Filho (Rio Branco RC)
Daniel Gregg (Niterói RFC)
Diego Lopes (Pasteur Athlétic Club)
Fernando Martins (São José RC)
Julian Menutti (Bandeirantes RC)
Ramiro Mina (Bandeirantes RC)
João Orioli Jnr (Pasteur Athlétic Club)
Giuliano Passini (Rio Branco RC)
Henrique Pinto (São José RC)
Fernando Portugal (Bandeirantes RC)
Leonardo Sarro (Curitiba RC)
Alexandre Spani (São José RC)
Rafael Strenger (Bandeirantes RC)
Head Coach: Pierre Paparemborde
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2870
Trinidad and Tobago Squad
Kirk Aanensen (Trinidad Northern RFC) *
Nigel Arismendez (Worthing RUFC, England)
Graeme Atkins (Caribs RFC)
Peter Bacchus (Caribs RFC)*
Abdre Cabrero (Caribs RFC)
Jason Clark (Caribs RFC)*
Andrew Crooks (Trinidad Northern RFC)
Felican Guerra (Royalians RFC) *
Carlton Felix (Royalians RFC) *
Kelson Figaro (Royalians RFC) *
Adam Fredericks (Capt.) (Trinidad Northern RFC)
Abdeel Giles (Caribs RFC)*
Flemming Glace (Royalians RFC)
Ade Innis-King (Trinidad Northern RFC)
Wayne Kelly (Havard RFC)*
Miguel Lara (Caribs RFC)*
Damian Martinez (Blaydon RUFC, England) *
Christopher Mitchell (Royalians RFC)
Jonathan O’Connor (Caribs RFC)
Kirk Quashie (Caribs RFC)*
Samuel Roberts (Caribs RFC)*
Donald Rojas (Caribs RFC)*
Selwyn St Bernard (Blaydon RUFC, England)
Adam Seedansingh (Trinidad Northern RFC)
Kidane Silverthorn (Rainbow Sports Club)*
Dexter Snaggs (Trinidad Northern RFC) *
James Walkin (Trinidad Northern RFC)
Head Coach: Rhett Chee Ping
*In T&T squad that defeated Guyana back in April.
Long-serving flyhalf Brendon O’Farrell is not in the squad.
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_sports?id=161384395
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2870&sid=b736ebef92b769e0ce5bfd99e86a6cb0
Rugby Result: 10 October Uzbekistan 15, Krygyzstan 15
This test match was played a day earlier than planned due to a double booking at the venue in Bishkek. This was the first ever test match between these two rugby nations. Iran won this Asia Regional Tournament with an 8-6 win over Uzbekistan on Wednesday.
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2614&start=165
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2614&start=165
Rugby Fixture:Greece v Finland
11.10.2008
Preview
Greece will be playing its first test match in ENC 3C after winning the ENC 3D tournament held in Cyprus last year. These two teams last met in 2006 when both were in ENC 3D, Finland having gained promotion in that year.
Finland lost their first home test match of the season last weekend to Luxembourg 19-27. The pressure is on the Finns to achieve the valuable home win as winning away is very difficult at this level of international rugby.
Last Five Encounters
14.06.2006 Finland 17-12 in Athens (ENC 3D)
27.05.2006 Finland 27-0 in Helsinki (ENC 3D)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Finland 35th, Greece 37th
Prediction: Finland by 14 points.
Teams
Finland
15. Lauri Ylönen (Helsinki Warriors RC)
14. Matthew Jordan (Helsinki Warriors RC)
13. Galen Rangiawha (Turku Eagles RFC)
12. Jaakko Vilen (Helsinki Warriors RC)
11. Lasse Sariola (Helsinki Warriors RC)
10. Thomas Finell (Helsinki Warriors RC)
9. Mikko Järvi (Capt.) (Tampere RC)
8. András Dévényi (Helsinki RFC)
7. Mauno Konttila (Tampere RC)
6. Erik Pekkola
5. Lasse Simpanen (Helsinki Warriors RC)
4. Stuart Reynish (Helsinki Warriors RC)
3. Micke Holmström (Tampere RC)
2. Semu Salmivalli (Tampere RC)
1. Juha Rainvuori (Helsinki Warriors RC)
Replacements
16. Tim Sampson (Helsinki RFC)
17. Sami Sarkki (Turku Eagles RFC)
18. Jani Lehtinen
19. Jussi Latvala (Helsinki Warriors RC)
20. Stephen Whittaker (Helsinki RFC)
21. Heikki Karimaa
22. Avea Avea
Head Coach: Jerker Grader
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2868
http://rugbyliitto.sporttisaitti.com/tiedotearkisto/?num=13209
Greece
15-Michalis Loidzou (Athens RFC)
14-Alex Mentoros (Rhodes Colossuses RFC)
13-Giorgos Tsatsaronis (Athens RFC)
12-Vasilis Katsakos (Athens RFC)
11-Christos Fiotakis (Rugby Nice Côte d’Azur, France) *
10-Alexandros Gounaris (Attika Springbocks RFC)
9-Grigol Mshvldadze (Athens RFC)
8-Arfaras Pantelis (Rhodes Colossuses RFC)
7-Dimitris Papadatos (Athens RFC) *
6-Soteriades Philippos (Athens RFC)
5-Kostas Karandreas (Athens RFC)
4-Nikos Maureas (Athens RFC)
3-Vaggelis Nastas (Athens RFC)
2-Giorgos Kouroumichakis (Iraklis Thessalonikis RFC)
1-Eden Tipene (Attika Springboks RFC)
Replacements
16-Giorgos Sunetos (Athens RFC)
17-Giannis Tsagras (Athens RFC)
18-Nontas Serafeim (Attika Springbocks RFC)
19-Andreas Peribolaris (Athens RFC)
20-Giorgos Grabalas (Spartakos Thessalonikis RFC)
Head Coach:
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2868
* Played in Greece’s first test match in 2005
Monaco v Bosnia Herzegovina in Menton (WCQ Europe, ENC 3D)
Preview
Greece will be playing its first test match in ENC 3C after winning the ENC 3D tournament held in Cyprus last year. These two teams last met in 2006 when both were in ENC 3D, Finland having gained promotion in that year.
Finland lost their first home test match of the season last weekend to Luxembourg 19-27. The pressure is on the Finns to achieve the valuable home win as winning away is very difficult at this level of international rugby.
Last Five Encounters
14.06.2006 Finland 17-12 in Athens (ENC 3D)
27.05.2006 Finland 27-0 in Helsinki (ENC 3D)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Finland 35th, Greece 37th
Prediction: Finland by 14 points.
Teams
Finland
15. Lauri Ylönen (Helsinki Warriors RC)
14. Matthew Jordan (Helsinki Warriors RC)
13. Galen Rangiawha (Turku Eagles RFC)
12. Jaakko Vilen (Helsinki Warriors RC)
11. Lasse Sariola (Helsinki Warriors RC)
10. Thomas Finell (Helsinki Warriors RC)
9. Mikko Järvi (Capt.) (Tampere RC)
8. András Dévényi (Helsinki RFC)
7. Mauno Konttila (Tampere RC)
6. Erik Pekkola
5. Lasse Simpanen (Helsinki Warriors RC)
4. Stuart Reynish (Helsinki Warriors RC)
3. Micke Holmström (Tampere RC)
2. Semu Salmivalli (Tampere RC)
1. Juha Rainvuori (Helsinki Warriors RC)
Replacements
16. Tim Sampson (Helsinki RFC)
17. Sami Sarkki (Turku Eagles RFC)
18. Jani Lehtinen
19. Jussi Latvala (Helsinki Warriors RC)
20. Stephen Whittaker (Helsinki RFC)
21. Heikki Karimaa
22. Avea Avea
Head Coach: Jerker Grader
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2868
http://rugbyliitto.sporttisaitti.com/tiedotearkisto/?num=13209
Greece
15-Michalis Loidzou (Athens RFC)
14-Alex Mentoros (Rhodes Colossuses RFC)
13-Giorgos Tsatsaronis (Athens RFC)
12-Vasilis Katsakos (Athens RFC)
11-Christos Fiotakis (Rugby Nice Côte d’Azur, France) *
10-Alexandros Gounaris (Attika Springbocks RFC)
9-Grigol Mshvldadze (Athens RFC)
8-Arfaras Pantelis (Rhodes Colossuses RFC)
7-Dimitris Papadatos (Athens RFC) *
6-Soteriades Philippos (Athens RFC)
5-Kostas Karandreas (Athens RFC)
4-Nikos Maureas (Athens RFC)
3-Vaggelis Nastas (Athens RFC)
2-Giorgos Kouroumichakis (Iraklis Thessalonikis RFC)
1-Eden Tipene (Attika Springboks RFC)
Replacements
16-Giorgos Sunetos (Athens RFC)
17-Giannis Tsagras (Athens RFC)
18-Nontas Serafeim (Attika Springbocks RFC)
19-Andreas Peribolaris (Athens RFC)
20-Giorgos Grabalas (Spartakos Thessalonikis RFC)
Head Coach:
http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2868
* Played in Greece’s first test match in 2005
Monaco v Bosnia Herzegovina in Menton (WCQ Europe, ENC 3D)
Rugby Result: Iran 8, Uzbekistan 6
Iran won the Asia Regional Tournament held in Bishkek, Capital of Kyrgyzstan. As well as the win over Uzbekistan, Iran defeated the hosts 30-16 last Sunday. The final match of the tournament is between the host Kyrgyzstan and neighbours Uzbekistan on Saturday.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Team
Below is the rugby squad that will face Brazil on Saturday.
Kirk Aanensen *
Nigel Arismendez (England Club)
Graeme Atkins
Peter Bacchus *
Abdre Cabrero
Jason Clark *
Andrew Crooks
Felican Guerra *
Carlton Felix *
Kelson Figaro *
Abdeel Giles *
Ade Innis-King
Wayne Kelly *
Miguel Lara *
Damian Martinez (England Club) *
Jonathan O’Connor
Kirk Quashie *
Samuel Roberts *
Donald Rojas *
Selwyn St Bernard (England Club)
Adam Seedansingh
Kidane Silverthorn *
Dexter Snaggs *
James Walkin
Head Coach: Rhett Chee Ping
* In T&T squad that defeated Guyana back in April.
Long-serving flyhalf Brendon O’Farrell is not in the squad.
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_sports?id=161384395
Kirk Aanensen *
Nigel Arismendez (England Club)
Graeme Atkins
Peter Bacchus *
Abdre Cabrero
Jason Clark *
Andrew Crooks
Felican Guerra *
Carlton Felix *
Kelson Figaro *
Abdeel Giles *
Ade Innis-King
Wayne Kelly *
Miguel Lara *
Damian Martinez (England Club) *
Jonathan O’Connor
Kirk Quashie *
Samuel Roberts *
Donald Rojas *
Selwyn St Bernard (England Club)
Adam Seedansingh
Kidane Silverthorn *
Dexter Snaggs *
James Walkin
Head Coach: Rhett Chee Ping
* In T&T squad that defeated Guyana back in April.
Long-serving flyhalf Brendon O’Farrell is not in the squad.
http://www.trinidadexpress.com/index.pl/article_sports?id=161384395
Rugby Fixtures Ahead
11.10.2008
Brazil v Trinidad and Tobago (WCQ America, Playoff)
Brazil, the winner of the CONSUR B tournament played in Asuncion, meets Trinidad and Tobago, the winner of NAWIRA B Tournament played in Cayman Islands, in the first leg of this playoff. They meet again the following week with the winner on aggregate proceeding to WCQ America Round 2.
Kyrgyzstan v Uzbekistan in Beshkek (Asia Regional Tournament)
The final match of this tournament sees two regional teams new to international rugby.
Brazil v Trinidad and Tobago (WCQ America, Playoff)
Brazil, the winner of the CONSUR B tournament played in Asuncion, meets Trinidad and Tobago, the winner of NAWIRA B Tournament played in Cayman Islands, in the first leg of this playoff. They meet again the following week with the winner on aggregate proceeding to WCQ America Round 2.
Kyrgyzstan v Uzbekistan in Beshkek (Asia Regional Tournament)
The final match of this tournament sees two regional teams new to international rugby.
More Rugby Fixtures Ahead
08.10.2008
Iran v Uzbekistan in Beshkek
Iran won the first match in this Asia Regional Tournament. They defeeated Krygyzstan 30-16 ast Sunday
11.10.2008
Austria v Norway in Oslo (ENC 3B)
This will be Austria's first rugby test match of the season. Norway lost 15-26 to Hungary at home on 27 October.
Greece v Finland in Helsinki (ENC 3C)
This will be Greece's first rugby test of theseason. They were promoted from 3D last season. Finland to Luxembourg 19-27 at home last Saturday.
Monaco v Bosnia-Herzegovina in Menton (ENC 3D)
Monaco is playing its first game of the season. B-H recently lost to Israel 14-23 and thus were relegated to 3D for the next two years.
Iran v Uzbekistan in Beshkek
Iran won the first match in this Asia Regional Tournament. They defeeated Krygyzstan 30-16 ast Sunday
11.10.2008
Austria v Norway in Oslo (ENC 3B)
This will be Austria's first rugby test match of the season. Norway lost 15-26 to Hungary at home on 27 October.
Greece v Finland in Helsinki (ENC 3C)
This will be Greece's first rugby test of theseason. They were promoted from 3D last season. Finland to Luxembourg 19-27 at home last Saturday.
Monaco v Bosnia-Herzegovina in Menton (ENC 3D)
Monaco is playing its first game of the season. B-H recently lost to Israel 14-23 and thus were relegated to 3D for the next two years.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Rugby Result: Iran 30, Krygzstan16.
Played in the Uzbeki capital Beshkek, this was Krygzstan's first international rugby test. Half time 13-8. The other team in this Asia Regional Competition is Uzbekistan who will play its first international rugby test match against Iran on Wednesday.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Saturday, October 4, 2008
European Nations Cup 3C: Luxembourg v Finland
Finnish Team v Luxembourg04.10.2008
Luxembourg v Finland in Helsinki (ENC 3C)
ENC 3C is made up of the rugby teams from Luxembourg, Finland, Greece, Bulgaria and Israel.
On Saturday, Finland hosts the team from Luxembourg.
Previous Encounters
24.05.2008 Luxembourg 11-10 in Helsinki (ENC 3C)
30.09.2006 Luxembourg 18-8 in Cessange (ENC 3C)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe-Luxembourg 34th, Finland 35th
Review
Although it has only been recently that these two nations have played each other they have already built a healthy rivalry. Luxembourg won by only 1 point in Helsinki in May.
Prediction: Luxembourg by 7 points.
Teams
Finland
15 Lauri Ylönen (Helsinki Warriors RC)
14 Matthew Jordan (Helsinki Warriors RC)
13 Antti Lammi (Jyväskylä RC)
12 Jaakko Vilen (Helsinki Warriors RC)
11 Lasse Sariola (Helsinki Warriors RC)
10 Thomas Finell (Helsinki Warriors RC)
9 Mikko Järvi (Tampere RC)
8 Petri Virrankoski (Tampere RC)
7 Jussi Latvala (Helsinki Warriors RC)
6 Erik Pekkola
5 Andras Devenyi (Helsinki RFC)
4 Lasse Simpanen (Helsinki Warriors RC)
3 Micke Holmstrom (Tampere RC)
2 Christian Skogholm
1 Timothy Sampson
Replacements
16 Semu Salmivalli (Tampere RC)
17 Juha Rainvuori (Helsinki Warriors RC)
18 Stewart Reynish (Helsinki Warriors RC)
19 Sami Sarkki (Turku Eagles RFC)
20 Mauno Konttila
21 Steven Whittaker (Helsinki RFC)
22 Galen Rangiawha (Turku Eagles RFC)
Head Coach: Jerker Grader (Warriors)
Thanks to Heta Lampinen, Finnish RFU. Players without affiliation are new to test rugby. I'm awaiting more details.
Luxembourg Squad
Adrien Timmermans (CSCE) (1)
Nicholas Abel (New Cap)
Bond (New Cap)
Guido Chiementi (RC de Luxembourg) (7)
Stephan Clarke (4)
Julian Da Col (RC de Luxembourg) (7)
Decaris (?)
Evans (?)
Jon Flynn (RC de Luxembourg) (14)
Nicholas Geoffreys (RC de Luxembourg) (4)
Flavien Grimmer (New Cap)
Jonathon Harris (22)
Christophe Hoffman (RC de Luxembourg) (24)
Ronan Kuzac (1)
William Lafaysse (16)
Hugo Lippert (New Cap)
Christophe Narcisse (New Cap)
Glenn Nordahl (2)
Samman Rezapour (3)
Euan Rogers (CSCE) (4)
Nigel Sharplin (RC de Luxembourg) (25)
Steven Speciale (Walferdange DR) (15)
Coach: Martin Davis
http://www.rugby.lu/news_fiche.asp?newsID=125
Luxembourg v Finland in Helsinki (ENC 3C)
ENC 3C is made up of the rugby teams from Luxembourg, Finland, Greece, Bulgaria and Israel.
On Saturday, Finland hosts the team from Luxembourg.
Previous Encounters
24.05.2008 Luxembourg 11-10 in Helsinki (ENC 3C)
30.09.2006 Luxembourg 18-8 in Cessange (ENC 3C)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe-Luxembourg 34th, Finland 35th
Review
Although it has only been recently that these two nations have played each other they have already built a healthy rivalry. Luxembourg won by only 1 point in Helsinki in May.
Prediction: Luxembourg by 7 points.
Teams
Finland
15 Lauri Ylönen (Helsinki Warriors RC)
14 Matthew Jordan (Helsinki Warriors RC)
13 Antti Lammi (Jyväskylä RC)
12 Jaakko Vilen (Helsinki Warriors RC)
11 Lasse Sariola (Helsinki Warriors RC)
10 Thomas Finell (Helsinki Warriors RC)
9 Mikko Järvi (Tampere RC)
8 Petri Virrankoski (Tampere RC)
7 Jussi Latvala (Helsinki Warriors RC)
6 Erik Pekkola
5 Andras Devenyi (Helsinki RFC)
4 Lasse Simpanen (Helsinki Warriors RC)
3 Micke Holmstrom (Tampere RC)
2 Christian Skogholm
1 Timothy Sampson
Replacements
16 Semu Salmivalli (Tampere RC)
17 Juha Rainvuori (Helsinki Warriors RC)
18 Stewart Reynish (Helsinki Warriors RC)
19 Sami Sarkki (Turku Eagles RFC)
20 Mauno Konttila
21 Steven Whittaker (Helsinki RFC)
22 Galen Rangiawha (Turku Eagles RFC)
Head Coach: Jerker Grader (Warriors)
Thanks to Heta Lampinen, Finnish RFU. Players without affiliation are new to test rugby. I'm awaiting more details.
Luxembourg Squad
Adrien Timmermans (CSCE) (1)
Nicholas Abel (New Cap)
Bond (New Cap)
Guido Chiementi (RC de Luxembourg) (7)
Stephan Clarke (4)
Julian Da Col (RC de Luxembourg) (7)
Decaris (?)
Evans (?)
Jon Flynn (RC de Luxembourg) (14)
Nicholas Geoffreys (RC de Luxembourg) (4)
Flavien Grimmer (New Cap)
Jonathon Harris (22)
Christophe Hoffman (RC de Luxembourg) (24)
Ronan Kuzac (1)
William Lafaysse (16)
Hugo Lippert (New Cap)
Christophe Narcisse (New Cap)
Glenn Nordahl (2)
Samman Rezapour (3)
Euan Rogers (CSCE) (4)
Nigel Sharplin (RC de Luxembourg) (25)
Steven Speciale (Walferdange DR) (15)
Coach: Martin Davis
http://www.rugby.lu/news_fiche.asp?newsID=125
Rugby Fixture: Ukraine v Poland 4 October
04.10.2008
Ukraine v Poland in Lotz (WCQ Europe, ENC 2A)
Previous Encounters
25.10.2003 Ukraine 24-13 in Lotz (ENC 2A)
19.10.2002 Ukraine 20-11 in Kiev (ENC 2A)
19.05.2001 Ukraine 9-3 in ? (FIRA B)
01.05.1999 Ukraine 37-18 in Kiev (FIRA Pool E)
14.05.1998 Ukraine 19-8 in Mosir (Friendly ?)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Ukraine 16th, Poland 17th
Review
Ukraine has traditionally been stronger than Poland. Poland is new to this division, earning promotion from ENC 2B. The Poles have been camped in France, have played a few local French club sides and their side contains some France-based players, most of whom are yet to play test rugby. The presence of France club players will make them stronger than the Ukrainians who look to only have home-based players. Poland also has home advantage.
Prediction: Poland by 3 points
Teams
Ukraine Squad
Sergei Sukhikh (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Nikolai Kirsanov (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Alexander Tsapenko (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Alexander Lomakin (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Vyacheslav Krasilnik (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Maxim Kravchenko (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Sergey Tserkovniy (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Vyacheslav Ponomarenko (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Alexander Lyuby (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Vadim Kolyshkin (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Sergey Garkavy
Sergey Bubela (RC Obolon-University)
Oleg Kvasnitsa (RC Obolon-University)
Oleg Valyus
Jaba Malaguradze
Gela Gigidze
Ruslan Tserkovniy (RC Kredo 63)
Sergei Yanchy (RC Aviator)
Vladimir Kashlyuk (RC Aviator)
Artyom Glinka (RC Aviator)
Vitaly Orlov (RC Aviator)
Alexander Kulgan (RC Epokha-Polytechnic)
Vitaly Zadvirny (RC Argo-NAU)
Head Coach
Thanks to http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2862
Poland
15 Jurij Buhało (Posnania)
14 Mariusz Motyl (Arka Gdynia)
13 Dawid Banaszek (Bourgoin, France).
12 Krzysztof Hotowski (Beaurepaire, France)
11 Donald Gargason (Toulon, France)
10 Dawid Popławski (Albi, France)
9 Łukasz Szostek (Arka Gdynia)
8 Stanislas Krzesiński (Albi, France)
7 Etienne Zyk (Clermont, France)
6 Ciril Monarcha (C.A. Riberacois, France)
5 Grzegorz Falk (Juvenia Kraków)
4 Paweł Nowak (Arka Gdynia)
3 Fabien Kwarta (U.S. Morlaas Rugby, France)
2 Yaan Lewandowski (Cahors, France)
1 Marcin Wilczuk (Old Belvedere, Ireland)
Head Coach:
Replacements were not announced
Thanks to http://www.pzrugby.pl/seniorzy.reprezentacja.html
Post your thoughts below.
Ukraine v Poland in Lotz (WCQ Europe, ENC 2A)
Previous Encounters
25.10.2003 Ukraine 24-13 in Lotz (ENC 2A)
19.10.2002 Ukraine 20-11 in Kiev (ENC 2A)
19.05.2001 Ukraine 9-3 in ? (FIRA B)
01.05.1999 Ukraine 37-18 in Kiev (FIRA Pool E)
14.05.1998 Ukraine 19-8 in Mosir (Friendly ?)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Ukraine 16th, Poland 17th
Review
Ukraine has traditionally been stronger than Poland. Poland is new to this division, earning promotion from ENC 2B. The Poles have been camped in France, have played a few local French club sides and their side contains some France-based players, most of whom are yet to play test rugby. The presence of France club players will make them stronger than the Ukrainians who look to only have home-based players. Poland also has home advantage.
Prediction: Poland by 3 points
Teams
Ukraine Squad
Sergei Sukhikh (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Nikolai Kirsanov (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Alexander Tsapenko (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Alexander Lomakin (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Vyacheslav Krasilnik (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Maxim Kravchenko (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Sergey Tserkovniy (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Vyacheslav Ponomarenko (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Alexander Lyuby (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Vadim Kolyshkin (RC Olymp-RSC KhTZ)
Sergey Garkavy
Sergey Bubela (RC Obolon-University)
Oleg Kvasnitsa (RC Obolon-University)
Oleg Valyus
Jaba Malaguradze
Gela Gigidze
Ruslan Tserkovniy (RC Kredo 63)
Sergei Yanchy (RC Aviator)
Vladimir Kashlyuk (RC Aviator)
Artyom Glinka (RC Aviator)
Vitaly Orlov (RC Aviator)
Alexander Kulgan (RC Epokha-Polytechnic)
Vitaly Zadvirny (RC Argo-NAU)
Head Coach
Thanks to http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2862
Poland
15 Jurij Buhało (Posnania)
14 Mariusz Motyl (Arka Gdynia)
13 Dawid Banaszek (Bourgoin, France).
12 Krzysztof Hotowski (Beaurepaire, France)
11 Donald Gargason (Toulon, France)
10 Dawid Popławski (Albi, France)
9 Łukasz Szostek (Arka Gdynia)
8 Stanislas Krzesiński (Albi, France)
7 Etienne Zyk (Clermont, France)
6 Ciril Monarcha (C.A. Riberacois, France)
5 Grzegorz Falk (Juvenia Kraków)
4 Paweł Nowak (Arka Gdynia)
3 Fabien Kwarta (U.S. Morlaas Rugby, France)
2 Yaan Lewandowski (Cahors, France)
1 Marcin Wilczuk (Old Belvedere, Ireland)
Head Coach:
Replacements were not announced
Thanks to http://www.pzrugby.pl/seniorzy.reprezentacja.html
Post your thoughts below.
Finland Rugby team v Luxembourg
15 Lauri Ylönen (Helsinki Warriors RC)
14 Matthew Jordan (Helsinki Warriors RC)
13 Antti Lammi (Jyväskylä RC)
12 Jaakko Vilen (Helsinki Warriors RC)
11 Lasse Sariola (Helsinki Warriors RC)
10 Thomas Finell (Helsinki Warriors RC)
9 Mikko Järvi (Tampere RC)
8 Petri Virrankoski (Tampere RC)
7 Jussi Latvala (Helsinki Warriors RC)
6 Erik Pekkola
5 Andras Devenyi (Helsinki RFC)
4 Lasse Simpanen (Helsinki Warriors RC)
3 Micke Holmstrom (Tampere RC)
2 Christian Skogholm
1 Timothy Sampson
Replacements
16 Semu Salmivalli (Tampere RC)
17 Juha Rainvuori (Helsinki Warriors RC)
18 Stewart Reynish (Helsinki Warriors RC)
19 Sami Sarkki (Turku Eagles RFC)
20 Mauno Konttila
21 Steven Whittaker (Helsinki RFC)
22 Galen Rangiawha (Turku Eagles RFC)
Head Coach: Jerker Grader (Warriors)
Thanks to Heta Lampinen, Finnish RFU.
The players without club affiliations are new to the test side. Heta was unable to supply their clubs.
14 Matthew Jordan (Helsinki Warriors RC)
13 Antti Lammi (Jyväskylä RC)
12 Jaakko Vilen (Helsinki Warriors RC)
11 Lasse Sariola (Helsinki Warriors RC)
10 Thomas Finell (Helsinki Warriors RC)
9 Mikko Järvi (Tampere RC)
8 Petri Virrankoski (Tampere RC)
7 Jussi Latvala (Helsinki Warriors RC)
6 Erik Pekkola
5 Andras Devenyi (Helsinki RFC)
4 Lasse Simpanen (Helsinki Warriors RC)
3 Micke Holmstrom (Tampere RC)
2 Christian Skogholm
1 Timothy Sampson
Replacements
16 Semu Salmivalli (Tampere RC)
17 Juha Rainvuori (Helsinki Warriors RC)
18 Stewart Reynish (Helsinki Warriors RC)
19 Sami Sarkki (Turku Eagles RFC)
20 Mauno Konttila
21 Steven Whittaker (Helsinki RFC)
22 Galen Rangiawha (Turku Eagles RFC)
Head Coach: Jerker Grader (Warriors)
Thanks to Heta Lampinen, Finnish RFU.
The players without club affiliations are new to the test side. Heta was unable to supply their clubs.
Friday, October 3, 2008
European Nations Cup-Venue Confirmations
From the FIRA-AER web site a large number of venue confirmations can now be published. Go to http://www.rugbyinternational.net/
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Luxembourg Rugby Team
Below is the Luxembourg team to play Finland in Helsinki, Saturday 4 October. Data is unfortunately incomplete.
Adrien Timmermans (CSCE) (1)
Nicholas Abel (New Cap)
Bond (New Cap)
Guido Chiementi (RC de Luxembourg) (7)
Stephan Clarke (4)
Julian Da Col (RC de Luxembourg) (7)
Decaris (?)
Evans (?)
Jon Flynn (RC de Luxembourg) (14)
Nicholas Geoffreys (RC de Luxembourg) (4)
Flavien Grimmer (New Cap)
Jonathon Harris (22)
Christophe Hoffman (RC de Luxembourg) (24)
Ronan Kuzac (1)
William Lafaysse (16)
Hugo Lippert (New Cap)
Christophe Narcisse (New Cap)
Glenn Nordahl (2)
Samman Rezapour (3)
Euan Rogers (CSCE) (4)
Nigel Sharplin (RC de Luxembourg) (25)
Steven Speciale (Walferdange DR) (15)
Coach: Martin Davis
Thanks to http://www.rugby.lu/news_fiche.asp?newsID=125 and 'Quentin' http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2863
Adrien Timmermans (CSCE) (1)
Nicholas Abel (New Cap)
Bond (New Cap)
Guido Chiementi (RC de Luxembourg) (7)
Stephan Clarke (4)
Julian Da Col (RC de Luxembourg) (7)
Decaris (?)
Evans (?)
Jon Flynn (RC de Luxembourg) (14)
Nicholas Geoffreys (RC de Luxembourg) (4)
Flavien Grimmer (New Cap)
Jonathon Harris (22)
Christophe Hoffman (RC de Luxembourg) (24)
Ronan Kuzac (1)
William Lafaysse (16)
Hugo Lippert (New Cap)
Christophe Narcisse (New Cap)
Glenn Nordahl (2)
Samman Rezapour (3)
Euan Rogers (CSCE) (4)
Nigel Sharplin (RC de Luxembourg) (25)
Steven Speciale (Walferdange DR) (15)
Coach: Martin Davis
Thanks to http://www.rugby.lu/news_fiche.asp?newsID=125 and 'Quentin' http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2863
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
European Nations Cup: Division 2A Ukraine v Poland
The European Nations Cup is a rugby competition played in 3 divisions. Division 2A is the tier below the first division. Held over two Northern seasons, the competition at this level is between Ukraine, Poland, Belgium, Czech Republic and Moldova. Poland was promoted from Division 2B whilst Czech Republic was relegated from the first division.
The competition also doubles as the first round of qualifying for the 2011 Rugby World Cup Europe Zone
The first match in the 2008-10 competition is between Ukraine and Poland and will be played in Lotz, Poland.
Last Five Encounters.
25.10.2003 Ukraine 24-13 in Lotz (ENC 2A)
19.10.2002 Poland 20-11 in Kiev (ENC 2A)
19.05.2001 Ukraine 9-3 in ? (FIRA Div.B)
01.05.1999 Ukraine 37-18 in Kiev (FIRA, Pool E)
16.05.1998 Ukraine 19-8 in Mosir (WCQ Europe, Round B, Pool 1)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Ukraine 16th, Poland 17th
The competition also doubles as the first round of qualifying for the 2011 Rugby World Cup Europe Zone
The first match in the 2008-10 competition is between Ukraine and Poland and will be played in Lotz, Poland.
Last Five Encounters.
25.10.2003 Ukraine 24-13 in Lotz (ENC 2A)
19.10.2002 Poland 20-11 in Kiev (ENC 2A)
19.05.2001 Ukraine 9-3 in ? (FIRA Div.B)
01.05.1999 Ukraine 37-18 in Kiev (FIRA, Pool E)
16.05.1998 Ukraine 19-8 in Mosir (WCQ Europe, Round B, Pool 1)
GWC Rugby Rankings: Europe Table-Ukraine 16th, Poland 17th
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