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[druzik]

News From Around the World - Good and Bad

October 8th, 2011
By Various

This week there has been lots of. I know there has been a hiatus of several of days from, but Its proposal writing season and so have been busy with my physics stuff. However I now have a bit of time to catch up on the weeks news. Also this weekend I will be travelling to Toronto for the Canada v South Africa International. The last time I saw the South Africans play was in 2008 in England when they toured on a 3 game tour of the north. It will be interesting to see how they fair this time around. Most people are writing them off but there seems to be some local home support that they can win through the World Cup Qualifiers. Though the Rhinos have no NRL or ESL stars to call upon, they do have a large domestic competition to draw players from and in the last few years have had BARLA, GB Defence Forces and Australian University teams go over to play them, so they do have some experience. Interesting times ahead. But now lets see what’s been happening. Also I have had a few people email me about the whole international eligibility that been happening. I will comment on this soon.

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[druzik]

Rhinos Start WQ Campaign in Style

October 10th, 2011
By Daniel Andruczyk

Canada Wolverines 22 – 36 South Africa Rhinos

The Rhino Moniker is one that is meant to bring awe, respect and fear from opposition. The rhino is a large and powerful animal that stands its ground and defends itself when under threat. These are all qualities that were shown by the South African Rugby League team today in Markham, Toronto.

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[druzik]

FIRL Press Release

October 12th, 2011
From Various

ITALY HOLD THEIR TEAM PRESENTATION ON BOARD THEIR SPONSORS MSC CRUISE LINER

Press Release

 

[druzik]

It’s That Time of Year Again – International Rugby League!

October 14th, 2011
Various

Today its all about the international game. Its that time of the year, the most exciting time as far as I am concerned. So much to catch up on. First a couple promises I have to come through one and then updated on the World Cup qualifiers and the latest developments in European membership.

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[druzik]

Wayne Allen’s Scores a Double for Jamaica in WCQ

October 20th, 2011
By Daniel Andruczyk, at Campbell’s Field, Camden New Jersey, USA, 19/10/11

Today saw some dour condition in Camden, New Jersey, for the second of the Atlantic Zone Qualifiers. A Jamaican team, bristling with overseas stars, had to overcome some atrocious conditions in Camden New Jersey to beat the South African Rhinos in their opening match of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifiers. The Rain meant that the speed advantage that Jamaica would have had would be largely negated and thus would have to slug it out with the Rhinos who have shown in their last two outings that they certainly can match it physically.

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[druzik]

South Africa vs. Jamaica – The Interviews

October 20th, 2011
By Daniel Andruczyk

I was able to have a quick chat with some of the coaching staff from South Africa and Jamaica and get a bit of an insight on what they were taking away from the tournaments. As it turns out as well, out fellow International Rugby league journalist, Steve Mascord, was also on hand to watch the game, though he was jetting off for one crazy Rugby League tour, to Avignon for the France v England game and then onto Serbia for the last round of World Cup Qualifiers. So on with the interviews.

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[druzik]

USA Make History Qualifying into the World Cup

October 24th, 2011
By Daniel Andruczyk

USA 40 – Jamaica 4
A beautiful day in Camden met the USA and Jamaica, who were both looking to create history by qualifying through to their first Rugby League World Cup. This game was also Military Appreciation day which saw the 800 strong crowd treated to displays from the armed forces and saw the swearing in of new recruits.

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[druzik]

USA vs. Jamaica - The Interviews

October 24th, 2011
By Daniel Andruczyk

I was able to catch up for a few words from Matthew Elliott, the USA coach, the Howards brothers and Dean Thomas from Jamaica as well as a few words from Davis Niu. It was a historic day for Rugby League in the USA, with the Tomahawks winning through to their first ever Rugby League World Cup. First I spoke with Matthew Elliot, the coach of the Tomahawks:

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[druzik]

Rugby League European Federation Secures Further EC Funding Boost

October 26th, 2011
From Phil Caplan

The Rugby League European Federation has received its second successful European Commission grant application this year, with the news that the Sports Unit in Brussels has granted it €104,000 for its ‘Governance Foundation Project’.

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[druzik]

More Great News Form Europe

October 28th, 2011
Various

Some more great news from Europe this week with new affiliate members being accepted, The War of the Roses in swing with Cumbria winning the opening round and Lebanon and Italy battling it out for the last world Cup qualifiers. Russia and Serbia though won’t be going home empty, they will be fighting it out for the Slavic Cup.

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[druzik]

Italy Take the Last Spot and Russia are Slavic Champions!

November 1st, 2011
Various

Italy have grabbed the last spot to make it to the World Cup in a dramatic fashion. They drew with the Lebanese and go through on Point difference. The Russians retain their ttile as Slavic Champions defeating the Serbians in the Milan Kasanovic Cup.

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[druzik]

Russian Rugby League and Internationals

November 3rd, 2011
By Daniel Andruczyk

This week saw some great games of Rugby League played throughout the world. With World Cup qualifiers and also the opening to the 4 Nations as well as the European Tri Nations. Fiji and PNG also played a game in PNG while some interesting YouTube clips of the Russian Rugby League have surfaced. Also the Rumour mill resurfaces today with significant news. But first some news from the Malta Rugby League.

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[druzik]

Ukraine arrive in the UK and Apple US’s Best.

November 5th, 2011
By various

This weekend, the Ukrainians have arrived in the UK for a two game tour. This is exciting that they get to do a tour. They will be playing BARLA. Also a big congratulations to Apple Pope who won the RLIF’s USA Player of the Year award.

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[druzik]

Controversy Reigns in the 4 Nations

November 7th, 2011
By Daniel Andruczyk

The 4 Nations, is in its 1/2 way phase and controversy reigns. While the Welsh have shown their improvement from their match last week. New Zealand though expected to win, should have been a more dominating team. There is still some work to be done against the English next week in Hull. While in the Australian Game against the English rookie referee Henry Perenara made 4 crucial mistakes that possibly cost England the match, if not at least make a better point differential.

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[druzik]

A New Year and New Hope

January 18th, 2012
By Daniel Andruczyk

Happy New Year to everyone! Yes I am back. Sorry for the long break, but several things came up all at once that needed my attention… like my job and my father visiting for a month where we embarked on a road trip across the Eastern United States managing to visit 21 states and one district in 4 weeks. It also gave me a chance to have a bit of a break, it has been a long year with much going on and had taken its toll which I needed to recharge. I think this has been sufficiently managed and so over the next week or two I will endeavour to get things back on track with Rugby League International Scores. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone, but I am sure that you all are aware of some of the other great websites that are now up and running that are keeping news of what’s going on updated to the world.

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[hutch]

Welcome back druzik!

 

[ParraEelsNRL]

A New Year and New Hope

January 18th, 2012
By Daniel Andruczyk

Happy New Year to everyone! Yes I am back. Sorry for the long break, but several things came up all at once that needed my attention… like my job and my father visiting for a month where we embarked on a road trip across the Eastern United States managing to visit 21 states and one district in 4 weeks. It also gave me a chance to have a bit of a break, it has been a long year with much going on and had taken its toll which I needed to recharge. I think this has been sufficiently managed and so over the next week or two I will endeavour to get things back on track with Rugby League International Scores. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone, but I am sure that you all are aware of some of the other great websites that are now up and running that are keeping news of what’s going on updated to the world.

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Yeah welcome back dru, looks like one of your mates (CS) from the blog has joined a certain website and started his anti NZ and everything RL crusade.

 

[druzik]

Yeah welcome back dru, looks like one of your mates (CS) from the blog has joined a certain website and started his anti NZ and everything RL crusade.

Oh?? Which website?!

 

[deluded pom?]

Planet Rugby League. Is that so you can avoid the place dru?

 

[druzik]

Planet Rugby League. Is that so you can avoid the place dru?

Oh no, poor guys, its a nice site as well!

How are they dealing with him?