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.

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)

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.

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

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/

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

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)

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

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.

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/

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

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

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.

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Rugby Results

Ukraine 13, Poland 12
Luxembourg 27, Finland 19

European Nations Cup 3C: Luxembourg v Finland

Finnish Team v Luxembourg

04.10.2008
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

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.

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.

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/

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

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