Saturday, November 27, 2010

Rugby news - Romania, Scotland, South Africa, New Zealand

Romania has clinched the 20th and final spot at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.  They beat Uruguay 39-12 in the second leg of the playoff at Arcul de Triumf stadium on Saturday after the original test resulted in a 21-21 tie.

Scotland defeated Samoa 19-16 with a last-minute penalty from 22-year-old fly-half Ruaridh Jackson in a supposedly physical test for both sides.  

All Blacks clinch the Grand Slam on the End of Year Tour 2010.  Dan Carter became the highest points scorer in Test history with a 50-metre penalty surpassing Jonny Wilkinson's tally of 1178.  It wasn't the All Blacks best performance but it was enough to get by Wales.  The final score was 25-37.

South Africa hand it to England in a powerful 11-21 delivery. 
"South Africa brought England crashing back down to earth in brutal fashion at Twickenham with a power-packed and intelligent display that suggests there is still plenty of life in a side that many have been happy to write off.
Reeling from their shock reverse at the hands of the Scots last weekend the Springboks reverted to type with a commanding victory built on bone-crunching physicality, one that is set to grant under-fire coach Peter de Villiers a reprieve and the chance to steer the team into next year's Rugby World Cup." - ESPN Scrum

I have got to see this game! 

The France vs Australia game is about to go, I am trying to find a source to listen or watch online at the moment.  

This should be a good game as well!