Footie fans' stadium singalongs
Before the Rugby World Cup, its official album would not have appealed much. But now, having been immersed in the event and its excitement, and having stood in stadiums belting out other countries' anthems, I have a new appreciation for the songs of the game. A particular favourite is Ireland's Call - the official song of the Irish Rugby...
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Excuse my French but get over it
IF ANYONE was looking for a script to a Dumb and Dumber sequel then they need not look any further.
Fans zone in on semifinal fun
An impromptu Ka Mate haka was performed by rugby fans inside the Hawke's Bay Opera House theatre to celebrate the All Blacks 20-6 win over the Wallabies last night....
Hawkes Bay Today readers support All Blacks
Hawkes Bay Today readers send their messages of support to the All Blacks ahead of their Rugby World Cup final against France at Eden Park.
Crunch time for Aussie PM
Hawke's Bay apple producer Apollo made a cheeky but tasteful offer to Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard for the Rugby World Cup semifinal between the All...
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Grant Harding's Rugby World Cup Blog #24
Coffee can take part of the credit for the All Blacks faultless performance under a barrage of Wallabies high kicks in last night's Rugby World Cup semi-final,...
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All Black fans advised not to gloat too much
There will be plenty of sore heads today as Kiwis wake from a night of celebrations, but excited All Black fans are now being urged to try to stay calm - and to be...
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Grant Harding's Rugby World Cup Blog #23
The Final Team Talk: E Ihowā Atua, Let's start well, put the pressure on them early.
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Grant Harding’s Rugby World Cup Blog #22
Sacrebleu.
Thierry Dusautoir’s France would rate as the least deserving team to reach a final in Rugby World Cup history.
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Grant Harding's Rugby World Cup Blog #21
In recent weeks I have been helping out a couple of co-workers with their Rugby World Cup office sweepstake picks - one a female, one a male.
Editorial: Mikus case, just throw away key
A sigh of relief will go up in our region with the news that Jules Mikus - probably one of the most objectionable human beings around - will not be able to apply...
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RWC2011: Japan vs Canada, McLean Park, 27...
It was a case of a history repeat for Canada and Japan in the Rugby World Cup clash at McLean Park in Napier. The two Pool A teams drew their match at McLean Park...
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How the All Blacks won the cup: A...
A look at the workings of New Zealand's Rugby World Cup champion side and how they achieved glory in the 2011 tournament.
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