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New Zealand ITM National Provincial Championship Ready For Kick Off
With only two weeks uintil the start of the ITM Cup (Which use to be the Air New Zealand Cup) Lovell Rugby for one cannot wait to catch the action on Sky.
Coach: Mark Anscombe
Key gains: Ben Atiga, Matt Berquist (Hawkes Bay), Daniel Braid (Queensland), Toby Morland (Munster), Brent Ward (Racing Metro).
Major losses: Daniel Bowden (London Irish), Taniela Moa (Bay of Plenty), Paul Williams (Sale).
Form guide: 2009 - 5th; 2008 - 11th; 2007 - RR 1st, Champions.
Bay of Plenty
Coach: Sean Horan
Key gains: Luke Andrews (Italy), Lelia Masaga (Counties), Daniel Perrin (Tasman), Taniela Moa (Auckland), Grant McQuoid (Japan), Brett Mather (Otago), Daniel Waenga (Hawke’s Bay).
Major losses: Junior Poluleuligaga (Exeter), Zach Hohneck (Waikato), Clinton Toopi (Gold Coast Titans).
Form guide: 2009 - 7th; 2008 - RR 4th, QF; 2007 - 13th.
Tags: ITM Cup, NPC New Zealand
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Saracens Unveil New Nike Home and Away Shirts For Next Season
Lovell Rugby can Today Unveil Saracens New Nike Home and Alternate shirts for Next Season. The new Nike deal brings an end, to the 4 year Kooga deal that has been in place. Saracens who have had a great season and face Northampton in Sunday’s Guinness Premiership semi final.
Saracens Chairman Nigel Wray said: “This partnership with Nike underpins our plan to become one of the most dynamic and innovative sports brands in the country.
“In partnership with our main sponsor Garmin, sponsors Virgin Atlantic and Grundfos and our kit supplier Nike, we have gathered a world class group of commercial partners who will contribute to, and indeed share in, our continuing success on and off the field. Something special is indeed happening at Saracens.”
“We are proud to announce our new partnership with Saracens,” said Marc van Pappelendam, VP / General Manager Nike UK & Ireland. “Nike has always been about inspiring athletes and creating the world’s best sports products and, as the official sportswear partner of Saracens, we will provide the team with the very latest and most innovative apparel, footwear and equipment.
“It’s an exciting time for the club and we are delighted to welcome Saracens to the Nike family. We wish the team every success in the coming season in all competitions.
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Tags: Guinness Premiership Rugby, Nike Rugby, Saracens Rugby
Posted in Lovell Rugby News, Rugby Shirts | 5 Comments »
London Irish Celebrate St Patricks Day By Crushing Sale Sharks
Sale Sharks remain anchored just two points off the seabed of the Guinness Premiership after going down 38-0 to London Irish at the Madejski Stadium.
England flanker Steffon Armitage scored two tries, with winger John Rudd, Australian full-back Peter Hewat and replacement prop Alex Corbisiero also touching down.
Fly-half Ryan Lamb (Wearing His Nike Laser 2 Rugby Boots) kicked 11 points and his late replacement Chris Malone converted the fifth try from Corbisiero as the Exiles leapfrogged Wasps to move into fourth place.
Tags: Guinness Premiership Rugby, London Irish Rugby, St Patricks Day
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Invictus- Lovell Rugby Review
It is Unusual for us in the Office at Lovell Rugby to review a film rather than new products or a match. So when we heard about Invictus and the story of Nelson Mandella and the Springboks World Cup Win in 1995 at the Rugby World Cup in South Africa, we thought we would share our thoughts and as ever like to hear your thoughts.
Tags: Invictus Film, Lovell Rugby News, Matt Damon, New Zealand All Blacks, South Africa Rugby
Posted in Lovell Rugby News, Rugby News, Rugby Shirts, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »
Wilkinson Helps Toulon Beat ACT Brumbies Wearing New Puma Toulon Home Shirt
Toulon beat former Super 14 champions The ACT Brumbies last night which completed their four-match French tour with a 20-6 loss to at the Stade Mayol on Thursday.
Toulon stood out wearing their new Puma home rugby shirts for the upcomming season. This will be available exclusively to Lovell Rugby on the 15th of August along with their away rugby shirt and Biaritz home, away and European rugby shirts.
England Fly Half Jonny Wilkinson played an hour and kicked four penalties in a pleasing performance gearing up for the start of the French season, due to Begin with an all star Opening league game of Stade Francais vs Toulon.
Wilkinson, who was without team-mate Sonny Bill Williams for the match, took little time to impose himself, pushing a drop goal attempt wide in the opening minute of the match before landing a penalty three minutes later when Brumbies scrum-half Nic White was sin-binned for a ruck infringement.
Tags: ACT Brumbies, French Top 14 Rugby, Jonny Wilkinson, Toulon
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Adidas unveils the new British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa 2009 Replica Rugby Clothing Range
Adidas have today released images for the upcoming Launch of the British and Irish Lions Replica Rugby Shirt and clothing range. The range, which is to be used during the British and Irish Lions Tour to South Africa in June 2009, includes Replica Rugby Shirts, Training Rugby Shirts, Playing shorts, Socks, Polo Shirts, T-Shirts, Jackets and Windbreakers.
Tags: British and Irish Lions, Rugby Shirts, Tour to South Afirca 2009
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5 ways to show your support for your favourite rugby team
If you are already preparing for the 6 Nations Rugby Union Tournament 2009, or even for Rugby World Cup in 2011, then there may be some vital merchandise that you are missing out on. If you are your team’s biggest fan can you really afford to go without these blatant displays of your allegiance and devotion? If football supporters can stick flags out of their windows and paint their cars in their favourite team’s various colours then surely buying one of these simple items is the least you can do. From key rings to rugby shirts can you really go without?
Tags: Rugby Shirts
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Wales 2008/09 Rugby Shirt Range Released
The WRU have just announced the new Wales Replica Rugby Kit for the 2008/09 rugby season. The new rugby kit, which is made by Under Armour, features the famous Heatgear fabric designed to wicking the sweat away and keeping your body at an optimum temperature.
The players Issue authentic fitted shirt (shown below) has a built-in 4-way stretch which delivers maximum mobility and helps the shirt retain its shape and fit. The shirt also features a unique Dragon scale style grip pattern.
Tags: Rugby News, Rugby Shirts, Wales
Posted in Rugby Shirts, Wales Rugby | 1 Comment »