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June 2007

Web sites I recommend this month

http://www.genslin.us/bokke/

This is easily the best site for South Africa international rugby data.

http://www.manusamoa.com.ws/

Looks like a new updated version of this site. Covers the game in Samoa and Pacific.

WHAT’S NEW?

Country results lists

The country lists above are now functional. These lists, including any available match data sheets, will be gradually updated.

The menu

The menu to the left is slowly returning to normal

Site redesign

The redesigning of this web site is on hold until I can find a sponsor. Interested? Email me at rugint@bigpond.net.au

Updated 02.07.2007

Scroll down for the latest news

Latest Results (Last two weeks)

01.07.2007

India 11, Philippines 3 in Manilla (Asia Nations Series, Div.5)

30.06.2007

Australia 20, New Zealand 15 in Melbourne (Bledisloe Cup & Tri Nations)

South Africa Amateur v Madagascar in Antananarivo (Africa Cup, Div.1, South B)

Tanzania 53, Rwanda 6 in Arusha (CAR Castel Cup, Div.2, South A)

28.06.2007

Mayotte 58, Rwanda 0 in Arusha (CAR Castel Cup, Div.2, South A)

27.06.2007

Philippines 39, Guam 3 in Manilla (Asia Nations Series, Div.5)

26.06.2007

Tanzania 18, Mayotte 11 in Arusha (CAR Castel Cup, Div.2, South A)

24.06.2007

Junior All Blacks 51, Japan 3 in Tokyo (Pacific Nations Cup)

23.06.2007

New Zealand 26, South Africa 21 in Durban (Tri Nations)

Samoa 50, Tonga 3 in Apia (Pacific Nations Cup)

Fiji 14, Australia ‘A’ 14 in Suva (Pacific Nations Cup)

Georgia v Portugal in Tblissi (ENC 1) -POSTPONED

Kenya 23, Morocco 16 in Nairobi (Africa Cup, Div.1, North A)

Tunisia 11, Senegal 6 in Tunis (Africa Cup, Div.1, North B)

Uganda 20, Namibia 19 in Kampala (Africa Cup, Div.1, South A)

Madagascar v South Africa Amateur in Antananarivo (Africa Cup, Div.1, South B)-POSTPONED

India 47, Guam 0 in Mumbai (Asia Nations Series, Div.5)

Coming Up

07.07.2007

Australia v South Africa in Sydney (Tri Nations)

Cameroun v Kenya in Younde (Africa Cup, Div.1, North A)

Ivory Coast v Tunisia in Abidjan (Africa Cup, Div.1, North B)

Also..

Jul 9 -14: Castel Beer Cup Africa Div.2, South B in Botswana. Teams-Botswana, Mauritius, Swaziland, Reunion

July 9-15: Castel Beer Cup Africa Div.2 North B in Lagos. Teams-Nigeria, Togo, Benin, Ghana

Above dates and fixture lists TBC

ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE FIXTURE LIST

CASTEL BEER AFRICA CUP DIV.2, NORTH POOL A (28.06)

This tournament, held in Burkino Faso, appears to have gone ahead. The finals results are as below but the preliminary match results are as yet unknown.

1^st-2^nd-Burkino Faso 10, Mali 0

3^rd-4^th-Niger 54, Chad 0

Report so far thanks to ‘Quentin’ from FIRA-AER forum

http://www.lefaso.net/article.php3?id_article=21728&id_rubrique=5

ENC GEORGIA v PORTUGAL (21.06)

Match will now be played Nov.10 not 23 June.

CAR CASTEL CUP DIV.2 SOUTH A TOURNAMENT DRAW (16.06)

Tuesday, 26 June: Burundi vs. Mayotte at 14:30 hours; Rwanda vs. Tanzania at 16:30 hours

Thursday, 28 June: Mayotte vs. Rwanda at 14:30 hours; Burundi vs. Tanzania at 16:30 hours

Saturday, 30 June: Burundi vs. Rwanda at 14:30 hours; Mayotte vs. Tanzania at 16:30 hours

“We think our long rains have ended, and the weather here is turning cooler. Afternoons are very pleasant, but warm clothing is required after sunset. We look forward to seeing all of you soon, especially the Mayotte squad making its first journey to East Africa. Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania welcome you.

Cheers,

John Kraft, President

Tanzania Rugby Union”

CAR DIV.2 NORTH B (16.06)

This tournament is set for Lagos, Nigeria 9-14 June. Teams involved-Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Benin.

http://allafrica.com/stories/200705290095.html

USA’S NON-TEST MATCHES (11.06)

The USA’s matches in the recent Churchill Cup were unfortunately not all ‘test’ matches for the USA. Only the match v Canada is regarded as a test match. A similar policy also exists for team like Tonga and Samoa in the Pacific Nations competition. I cannot understand this situation as the matches all contribute towards the final result of the competition. Unfortunately the USA v Scotland Á’ and USA v England Saxons matches will be withdrawn from my official records.

INDIAN RUGBY TEAM PREPARES (03.06)

“The Indian Rugby Team is currently involved in a training camp in Mumbai to prepare for the Asian Nations Series Division 5 matches against the Philippines and Guam to be held later this month. India plays Guam in Mumbai on June 23, 2007 and travel to Manila on July 1, 2007 to play against the Philippines.:

http://www.pakistanrugby.com/

LATEST NEWS

THIS WEEKEND 30 June-1 July

01.07.2007

India 11, Philippines 3 in Manilla (Asia Nations Series, Div.5)

Preview

India and Philippines have both defeated Guam last week so this match will basically be the final. It should be an even game but with the Philippines have home ground advantage.

30.06.2007

Australia 20, New Zealand 15 in Melbourne (Bledisloe Cup & Tri Nations)

It looks like the only real contenders for this trophy is Australia and New Zealand following the highly controversial decision by South Africa to rest their top 20 players before this year’s Rugby World Cup.

South Africa Amateur v Madagascar in Antananarivo (Africa Cup, Div.1, South B)

This watch was brought back from last weekend. The South Africans can expect a torrid time in Antannarivo from a local crowd that is expected to reach 30,000 such is the level of interest in the game of rugby on the African island nation.

Tanzania 53, Rwanda 6 in Arusha (CAR Castel Cup, Div.2, South A)

This tournament has been reduced in size following the withdrawal of the Burundians. The Rwandans nearly didn’t make it as well. The players dipped into their own pockets after the Rwanda sports ministry refused financial support just before team departure. Tanzania is sure favourites to take this section as they have already defeated Mayotte 18-11. They also defeated Rwanda last year by over 50 points.

TANZANIA RETAINS CAR CASTEL TITLE

2007-07-02 08:32:05

By Hamis Kaffana, Arusha

Tanzania have retained the Confederation of African Rugby (CAR) Castel title here. This is the third time for the team known as The Twigas to clinch the title for three years consecutively, after winning it last year and in 2005. They were declared the champions after crushing Rwanda 53-6 at Friedkin Recreation Centre grounds on Saturday. Tanzania�s Oliver Quelente scored 10 trios, Jeremy Stephenson (5) and Justine Trappe (1) to make their team lead 17 in the first half. Lucrean Bikamba scored two penalties in the second half to award Rwanda six points. Freel Kabisu scored 10 trios while Aart Koster, Boaz Magege and Joshua Peterson scored fives trios each to increase 38 points for the home team in the second half.

Tanzania also defeated second placed Mayotte Islands 18-11 in the opening match before Mayotte slapped Rwanda 58-0 in the second match last week. Four Kenyans appointed by the International Rugby Board (IRB) officiated the three nations championship. They are Nicholas Gachoya, Touch Judges, Christopher Okumu and Anthony Marete.

Tanzania, the winners of Group A, were awarded trophy while Mayotte Islands and Rwanda got silver and bronze medals respectively. Tanzania now waits to play Group B winners in August in the next stage of the competition.

Teams who are competing in Group B are Botswana, Re-Union, Mauritius and Swaziland.

SOURCE: Guardian and thanks again to ‘Quentin’ from FIRA-AER forum

RUGBY IN JAPAN Vol.4, No.26

28.06.2007

Mayotte 58, Rwanda 0 in Arusha (CAR Castel Cup, Div.2, South A)

MAYOTTE ISLANDS HAMMER UNDERDOGS RWANDA IN CASTEL

2007-06-30 08:21:32

By Hamis Kaffana, Arusha

Mayotte Islands slapped Rwanda 58-0 in the second match of the Confederation of African Rugby (CAR) Castel Regional Super 16 at the Friedkin Recreation Centre here on Thursday. Mayotte, who was beaten by Tanzania 18-11 in the first match, began the match by high speed through which they managed to score 41 points at the first half. Maxime Meumer, Phillipe Jupuy, Cyril Fauc, Eric Landman and Yues Sammer scored five trios each to make Mayotte reach 41 points.

In the second half, Rwanda`s Aima Ndairwa, Marcel Cambarakoko and Janviel Bunani tried hard to attack their rivals but met a strong wall from Mayotte`s Olivier Martin, Cedrick Despalle and Charles Mollandin.

Mayotte`s Sebastian Alcaide converted six conversions to enable his team obtain 58 points at the end of the game. Janviel Bunani of Rwanda was awarded red card in the 66th minute for misconduct.

Rwanda coach Eugene Murenjekha claimed that his team lost the game because of a long and tedious journey to Arusha. `Our journey to Arusha was not so smooth. We travelled by bus from Kigali via Kampala and Nairobi to Arusha. As soon as we alight from the bus, we went straight to the ground to play Mayotte,` he claimed.

The tournament continues today when Tanzania face Rwanda.

http://www.ippmedia.com/ipp/guardian/20 ... 93511.html and thanks to ‘Quentin’ from FIRA-AER forum.

27.06.2007

Philippines 39, Guam 3 in Manilla (Asia Nations Series, Div.5)

26.06.2007

Tanzania 18, Mayotte 11 in Arusha (CAR Castel Cup, Div.2, South A)

“TANZANIA START WELL AT CAR IN ARUSHA

2007-06-28 08:32:17

By Hamis Kaffana, Arusha

Tanzania started defending their title in remarkable style when they clobbered Mayotte Islands 18-11 in the opening match of the Confederation of African Rugby (CAR) Castel Regional Super 16 played at Fredklin Recreation Centre here yesterday. The home side were initially scheduled to play Rwanda in the match but due to the late arrival of the visitors, the fixture was changed.

Chris Hatt, Aart Koster and Justine Trappe started the game competently and successfully managed to score 15 points for Tanzania at the first round. It was Boazi Magege, Koster and Trappe who scored one trio each in the 5th, 7th, and 16th minutes respectively, earning 15 leading points for Tanzania. Mayotte's Nicholas Arbert `Lion`, Blazil Julien and Steven Cap fought hard by attacking their rivals in the first half, the struggle that yielded the team at least eight points before the end of the first round. Saidi Hamadi scored one try in the 30th minutes before Sebastian Alcaide secured two penalties in the 17th and 20th minutes to earn eight points to Mayotte side.

The tournament continues today when Mayotte take on Rwanda. “

http://www.ippmedia.com/ipp/guardian/20 ... 93385.html and thanks to ‘Quentin’ FIRA-AER forum

MATCH DATA SHEET UPDATES (24.06)

The following international rugby test matches have either new match data sheets or their data sheets have been updated.

14 October 2006 Monaco v Slovakia (Updated)

28 October 2006 Slovenia v Israel (New)

18 November 2006 Lithuania v Bulgaria (New)

7 April 2007 Andorra v Croatia (Updated)

21 April 2007 Hungary v Austria (Updated)

27 April 2007 Arabian Gulf v Sri Lanka (Updated)

28 April 2007 Germany v Netherlands (Updated)

12 May 2007 Russia v Portugal (Updated)

18 May 2007 England XV v USA (Updated-Non test)

26 May 2007 Australia v Wales (Updated)

26 May 2007 England v South Africa (Updated)

RUGBY GROWS IN BOTSWANA (24.06)

http://allafrica.com/stories/200706200934.html

THIS WEEKEND 23-24 JUNE

24.06.2007

Junior All Blacks 51, Japan 3 in Tokyo (Pacific Nations Cup)

Reviews

http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_2433332,00.html

http://www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au/articles/2007/06/24/1182623729839.html

23.06.2007

New Zealand 26, South Africa 21 in Durban (Tri Nations)

New Zealand opened their Tri Nations campaign by defeating South Africa in convincing style in Durban.

Reviews

http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_2444249,00.html

Samoa 50, Tonga 3 in Apia (Pacific Nations Cup)

Reviews

http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_2445266,00.html

Fiji 14, Australia ‘A’ 14 in Suva (Pacific Nations Cup)

A last minute try saved Australia ‘A’ from defeat in Suva.

Reviews

http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_2443896,00.html

Kenya 23, Morocco 16 in Nairobi (Africa Cup, Div.1, North A)

Kenya upset the more fancied Moroccans in Nairobi to throw this section wide open.

Reviews

http://www.eastandard.net/hm_news/news_s.php?articleid=1143970361 (Thanks to ‘Quentin’ http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2336&start=15)

http://www.planet-rugby.com/Story/0,18259,3551_2445291,00.html

Teams

Kenya Squad (edited)

Full-back: Nato Simiyu (Impala), Joshua Gathumbi (Strathmore University)

Wingers: Collins Injera (Mwamba), Victor Sudi (Kenya Harlequins);

Centres: Allan Onyango(Kenya Harlequins), Innocent Simiyu (Kenya Harlequins), Humphrey Khayange (Mwamba), Andrew Amonde (Kenya Commercial Bank), Patrick Onyango

Fly-halves: Lavin Asego (Mwamba), Gibson Weru (Nakuru RFC);

Scrum-halves: Peter Mutai (Kenya Commercial Bank), Moses Kola (Impala);

Eighth man: Pascal Wetukha (Nakuru RFC), Anthony Shihemi (Nondescripts);

Flankers: Brian Nyikuli (Impala), Anthony Ogot (Kenya Commercial Bank), Paul Oimbo (Impala), John Ouko (Mean Machine);

Locks: Michael Aung (Nondescripts), Arnold Odera (Kenya Commercial Bank), Edwin Shimenga (Nakuru RFC), Lewis Olaka (Kenya Harlequins);

Props: Derrick Wamalwa (Kenya Commercial Bank), Daniel Kiptoo (Kenya Harlequins), Mark Emitati (Kenya Commercial Bank), Joel Ng'ang'a (Kenya Harlequins):

Hookers: Edwin Alubaka (Kenya Commercial Bank), Vincent Ong'era (Kenya Harlequins), Michael Kimani (Nondescripts);

Officials: Michael 'Tank' Otieno (Head Coach), Charles Ngovi and Edward Kinyany (Assistant Coaches), Chris Makachia (Physiotherapist), Simiyu Wangila (Team Manager).

Released by KRFU Media and Communications

Tunisia 11, Senegal 6 in Tunis (Africa Cup, Div.1, North B)

( halftime 8 - 3 )

Stade de la Marsa Abdel Aziz Echtioui, Tunis

Les équipes

Tunisie : Mohamed Akrout, Mohamed Ali Kochlef, Sami Limem, Mokthar Getari, Amara Dridi, Mohamed Ben Hmida, Khaled Zegden, Slim Sellem, Sabri Gmir, Kais Issa, Heithem Chelli, Jaloul Hali, Amor Mrzgar, Zied Hleili, Abbes Kherfani, Anouar Ben Nhila, Slim Behi, Mohamed Mliss, Ayme, Ben Said, Ahmed Gerbej, Nasreddine Hammami, Aymen Gloulou

Entraîneur : Mohamed Sahraoui

Sénégal : Mamadou Diallo, Antoine Laporte, Carlos Mendy, Boubacar Diabira, Florentinou Gomis, Magnamé Koita, Lamine Ndiaye, Simon Mendy, Gabriel Seck, Felix Mendy, Charles Preira Ndiaye, Hamet Sy, Omar Sy, Demba Diouf, Steeve Sargos, Moussa Magasa, Youssouf Dramé, Mohamadou Diarra, Isamsi Touré, Oumar Camara, Louny Preira

Entraîneur : Jean Marc Foucras

Source: Agence de Presse Sénégalaise

L'entraîneur de l'équipe du Sénégal de Rugby qui a perdu à Tunis devant l'équipe locale en match comptant pour la coupe d'Afrique 2007, a estimé que cette défaite ne devait pas être considérée comme ‘'une honte'' et que ce n'est pas ‘'déshonorable pour le Sénégal de ne perdre devant la Tunisie que de cinq points''.

‘'Ce n'est pas déshonorable de perdre que de cinq points devant le numéro 4 d'Afrique alors que nous ne sommes qu'à la dixième place. On a produit une excellente prestation notamment en défense et les Tunisiens ne s'attendaient pas à avoir autant de résistance'', a expliqué Foucras qui lie le manque de réussite de son équipe, à la courte période de préparation de l'équipe qui n'est arrivée à Tunis que jeudi dernier, soit trois jours avant le match.

‘'On n'a travaillé que jeudi et surtout vendredi, ce qui ne fait pas beaucoup pour préparer un match et cela s'est vu au niveau des touches parce qu'il aurait suffi d'avoir quatre ou cinq ballons sur les touches que nous avons effectué pour changer le cours du match'', a analysé l'entraîneur.

Le Sénégal qui a bien résisté défensivement face au jeu rapide et tactique des Tunisiens a presque perdu toutes ses touches en faveur de l'équipe adverse à cause de problèmes de coordination entre le lanceur et le sauteur, a-t-on constaté au courant de ce match.

Foucras qui le reconnaît considère que ‘'c'est un peu le même scénario que lors de notre match contre la Côte d'Ivoire. On a des problèmes sur nos lancées et nos conquêtes qu'il va falloir régler parce que si on arrive à avoir nos ballons en touche, on peut battre les meilleures équipes africaines''.

Par ailleurs l'entraîneur qui s'est énervé à plusieurs reprises contre l'arbitre, considère ce dernier comme un des facteurs de la défaite, surtout sur l'action qui amène le seul essai du match marqué par les Tunisiens.

Pour lui, l'arbitre ‘'nous siffle une pénalité soit disant parce qu'on écroule la mêlée, alors qu'on n'avait pas de difficultés en mêlée. Les Tunisiens ont joué une série de ballons portés sur nos lignes et marquent un essai'', a-t-il indiqué, estimant également que ‘'cet essai n'arrive pas au meilleur moment''.

Thanks to ‘Quentin’ http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2336&start=15

Uganda 20, Namibia 19 in Kampala (Africa Cup, Div.1, South A)

Uganda forced a major rugby upset when they just edged out Africa’s number two nation. The Namibians had already qualified for the Rugby World Cup finals in France later this year and had performed well at the recent IRB Nations Cup held in Romania. The Ugandans recently defeated neighbours Kenya 29-10 and again proved today that they are a new African rugby force.

Reviews

http://www.monitor.co.ug/sunday/sports/spt06247.php (Thanks to ‘Quentin’ http://www.fira-aer-rugby.com/forum2007/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2336&start=15)

Teams

Namibia Squad

Johannes Hermanus Redelinghuys, Hugo Horn, Marius Visser, Uakazuvaka Kazombiaze, Johannes Hendrik Senekal, Jacques Nieuwenhuis, Tinus du Plessis, Jacques Burger, Eugene Jantjies, Hendrik Justinus van der Westhuyzen, Melrick Africa, Cornelius Powell, Lu-Wayne Botes, Ryan Witbooi, Heinrich Bock, Cornelius van Tonder, Johannes du Toit, Herman Lintvelt, Nico Esterhuyse, Tertius Losper, Jurie van Tonder and Stefan Durand.

http://allafrica.com/stories/200706140712.html

India 47, Guam 0 in Mumbai (Asia Nations Series, Div.5)

Reviews

http://www.rediff.com/sports/2007/jun/23rugby.htm

Previews

“India to take on Guam

MUMBAI: Flanker Mike Cassidy will lead Guam in an rugby international match against India at the Bombay Gymkhana on Saturday. The home side, 88th on the International Rugby Board (IRB) list, will need to show co-ordination to back an assembly of national and expatriate talent for the triangular series, Philippines being the third team.

Nasser Hussain, the Indian skipper and most experienced hand with 20 international appearances, expects Guam (ranked six places higher at 82) will be banking on a free-flowing game. “We need to play close and try to keep their offensive moves in check as much as possible,” he said.

The teams: India: Ashwin Reddy, Hemanth Kumar, Manmandir Samra, Dalwinder Singh, Joshua Clacy, Manoj Bahl, Nasser Hussain (capt), Hrishikesh Pendse, Mukarram Faizullabhoy, Emil Vartazarian, Ganesh Sawant, Puneeth Krishnamurthy, Mufadda l Indorewala, Bikash Jena, Francis Brown, Parvender Singh, Devender Singh, Sukhdeep Singh, Amit Lochab, Rahul Bose, Madhesh Pachaippan, Pritam Roy. Coach: David Wiggins. Manager: Maneck Unwala.

Guam: Leonard Calvo, Niko Castro, Anthony Gilbert, Tim Wenden, Mike Rothermich, Matt Sgro, John Arceo, Mike Cassidy (capt), Terita Vuniwaa, Edward Calvo, Pavl Eustaqio, Steve McManus, Jaime Paulino, Earl Pascual, Vern Lokeijah, Matt Sa bhlan, Faanunu Ngungutav, Manny Cruz, David Lebrun, Tony Villena, Casey Nelson, Peter Walls. Coach: Peniasi Ulviriti. Manager: Neil Payntes. — Special Correspondent”

Thanks to Erick Elefante

Previews

http://news.oneindia.in/2007/06/19/india-guam-match-on-june-23-kappa-kingfisher-to-sponsor-rugby-team-1182255147.html

COUNTRY LISTS UPDATES (17.06)

The countries listed below have had their list of international rugby results updated. Go to the alphabetical listing above.

China-Taipei Czech Republic Kazakhstan Malta Pakistan Portugal Russia Samoa Slovakia Slovenia Spain Thailand

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WEEKEND RESULTS AND NEWS 16-17 JUNE

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RUGBY IN JAPAN VOL.4, NO.23

FIVE NATIONS RUGBY COMING TO ASIA (15.06)

Asian rugby is in for some major changes next year. At present Asia rugby is structured into 7 divisions each with three teams. In 2008 there will be 3 top divisions (Premier, Div.1 and Div.2) each with six teams. Promotion and relegation will apply in the same as it did in 2007. The main difference, apart from the six teams, is that they will play a home-and-away basis. It looks like there will only be the first 2 divisions playing at the Asian Rugby Tournament at the end of each season, the Asia Series being seeding for the tournament. Teams below the top 2 divisions will be catered for in other unspecified ways.

http://www.sundaytimes.lk/070610/Sports/sp206.html

I WAS AWAY ON HOLIDAYS FROM APRIL 6 TO APRIL 14. AS A RESULT THERE WAS LIMITED UPDATING OF INFORMATION, NEWS AND DATA.

COUNTRY LISTS UPDATES (11.06)

The countries listed below have had their list of international rugby results updated. Go to the alphabetical listing above.

Arabian Gulf Austria Belgium Bosnia Hong Kong Hungary Israel Japan Korea Netherlands Sri Lanka

THIS WEEKEND 9-10 JUNE

10.06.2007

Argentina ‘A’ 47, Namibia 13 in Bucharest (IRB Nations Cup)

Emerging Springbox 24, Georgia 7 in Bucharest (IRB Nations Cup)

Romania 19, Italy ‘A’ 8 in Bucharest (IRB Nations Cup)

09.06.2007

Australia 49, Fiji 0 in Perth

New Zealand 61, France 10 in Wellington

South Africa 35, Samoa 8 in Johannesburg

Argentina 24, Italy 6 in Buenos Aires

Junior All Blacks 39,Tonga 13 in Nuku’alofa (Pacific Nations Cup)

Australia ‘A’ 71, Japan 10 in Townsville (Pacific Nations Cup)

China 52, Malaysia 23 in China (Asia Nations Series, Div.3)

Norway 22, Austria 8 in Oslo (ENC 3B)

ENGLAND COUNTIES TEAM IN RUSSIA (05.06)

Backs: Oliver Viney (Lancashire & Preston Grasshoppers), Frankie Neale (Kent & Blackheath), Tom Jarvis (Gloucestershire & Lydney), Hamish Smales (Northumberland & Tynedale), Chris Malherbe (Yorkshire & Wharfedale), Aaran Cruickshank (Devon & Plymouth Albion), Mark Bedworth (Yorkshire & Wharfedale), Scott Rawlings (Staffordshire & Manchester), Mark Woodrow (Gloucestershire& Doncaster), Matthew Leek (Surrey & Esher), Paul Knight (Gloucestershire & Moseley), Chris Pilgrim (Cheshire & Loughborough University)

Forwards: Neil Spence (Yorkshire & Bradford & Bingley), Chris Rainbow (Hertfordshire & Newbury), Mike Blakeburn (Surrey & Esher), Chris Morgan ( Somerset & Newbury), Gregor Hayter ( Oxfordshire & Newbury), James Winterbottom (Middlesex & Henley), David Campton (Warwickshire & Coventry), Alex Davidson (North Midlands & Pertemps Bees), James Tideswell (North Midlands & Stourbridge), Carl Rimmer (Warwickshire & Coventry), Tim Mathias (Devon & Plymouth Albion), Liam Wordley (Staffordshire & Henley), Glenn Cooper (Somerset & Newbury), Duncan Cormack (Surrey & Esher) captain.

Itinerary:

Thursday 7th June 2007 – Rugby team of Krasnoyarsk v England Counties XV at Central Stadium, 19.00 local time (12noon UK)

Tuesday 12th June 2007 – VVA-Podmoskovie (Champions Club) v England Counties XV at Monino Stadium, 18.00 local time (11am UK)

Saturday 16th June 2007 – Russia v England Counties XV at Slava Stadium, 15.00 local time (8am UK)

http://www.rfu.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/RFUHome.England_Detail/StoryID/17091

05.06.2007

Argentina ‘A’ 20, Italy ‘A’ 20 in Bucharest (IRB Nations Cup)-Non-test

Georgia 26, Namibia 18 in Bucharest (IRB Nations Cup)

Emerging Springbox 61, Romania 7 in Bucharest (IRB Nations Cup)

WEEKEND RESULTS AND NEWS 2 JULY

COUNTRY LISTS UPDATES (31.05)

The countries listed below have had their list of international rugby results updated. Go to the alphabetical listing above.

Andorra Armenia Bulgaria Croatia Denmark Germany Greece Luxembourg Moldova Sweden Ukraine

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