Tag Archives: New Zealand
Wilkinson Signs for Toulon, while Collins leaves For Ospreys
Jonny Wilkinson last night ended his 12-year stay at Newcastle in favour of a two-season deal with Toulon, the French Top 14 club financed by spectacularly wealthy businessman Mourad Boudjellal. Wilkinson, still recovering from a knee dislocation suffered last September, will earn around £750,000 a year playing … Continue reading
My First Rugby Match by a Twickenham Virgin
As a keen football fan for the last 30 years, I was persuaded by my egg catching friends that I HAD to step over to the dark side and come to Twickenham, the Home of Rugby. Having NEVER seen a game of Rugby in my life I … Continue reading
Rugby Match Report – England vs New Zealand – Saturday 29th November 2008
England could not prevent New Zealand winning the newly-inaugurated Hillary Shield and completing their third Northern Hemisphere Grand Slam in 30 years at Twickenham Stadium. The scoreline did not reflect just how hard England pushed the All Blacks, but poor discipline at critical stages and missed opportunities … Continue reading



