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Topic: 2001-2002 European Rugby Cup

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sport.iafrica.com rugby news European Cup comes to the boil Stade, who lost 13 players during the World Cup, hope to turn the corner but Martin Johnson's Tigers, European champions in 2001 and 2002, are just as hungry for a win to save their season. New England captain Lawrence Dallaglio leads his club side Wasps in a crucial European Cup match against last year's runners-up Perpignan in France this weekend as the tournament comes to the boil. Only Edinburgh, the first Scottish side to reach the quarterfinals, are definitely through to the last eight, while the top two in five of the six pools face off to decide the group winners. sport.iafrica.com /rugby/news/299446.htm

RugbyRugby : Latest News Rugby Union: Worked with Leicester Tigers during their 4-year Premiership winning run (May 99 through to May 2001) and when Leicester became the only club to win the Heineken Cup back-to-back (May 2001, May 2002). He officiated at Rugby World Cup 1999, refereed the inaugural European Cup final in 1996 between Toulouse and Cardiff, and then became the first to control two finals with the 2001 showdown between Leicester and Stade Francais. After twenty years in the Royal Marines and a period as a fitness adviser to the Devon & Cornwall police force, Dave fulfilled a key role in England& World Cup winning support team, having joined the RFU in September 2002 as their kit technician. www.rugbyrugby.com /news/story_39152.shtml   (2119 words)

European Challenge Cup - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The European Challenge Cup in rugby union, known as the Parker Pen Shield from 2001 to 2003 and Parker Pen Challenge Cup from 2003, is the sister competition to the The fourteen winners plus 2 lucky losers go onto round two (now known as the Parker Pen Challenge Cup), the twelve other teams go on to play in a separate tournament, the European Shield (Parker Pen Shield; note, this was also an early name for the European Challenge Cup) with four additional teams. In 2003 NEC Harlequins won the cup with a stunning last-second victory over Montferrand at Reading's Madejski Stadium. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/European_Challenge_Cup   (2119 words)

European Challenge Cup - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The European Challenge Cup in rugby union, known as the Parker Pen Shield from 2001 to 2003 and Parker Pen Challenge Cup from 2003, is the sister competition to the Heineken Cup. Spain and Portugal do not enter the Heineken Cup and their strongest teams go straight into the European Challenge Cup. The name ' Parker Pen Shield was now applied to a reprechage knock out tournament for those teams that did not qualify for the second round of the Challenge Cup. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/European_Challenge_Cup   (2119 words)

Heineken Cup / European Cups 2003-2004 News Story - Scrum.com - Rugby News, Rugby Results, Rugby Action from Scrum, the best Rugby Football site in the World Leicester's superb Heineken Cup pedigree - they lifted the trophy in 2001 and 2002 - means that Johnson and company cannot be written off. Tigers are also out of the Powergen Cup, so Europe represents a last-chance saloon to salvage something from an otherwise miserable campaign. We had 14 players away at the World Cup, so we are disjointed, but Leicester will have seven or eight World Cup winners in their side. www.scrum.com /eurocups/0304/news_detail.asp?newsid=22439   (652 words)

Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net The '''European Challenge Cup''' in rugby union, known as the Parker Pen Shield from 2001 to 2003 and Parker Pen Challenge Cup from 2003, is the sister competition to the Heineken Cup. The name 'European Shield Parker Pen Shield was now applied to a reprechage knock out tournament for those teams that did not qualify for the second round of the Challenge Cup. The fourteen winners plus 2 lucky losers go onto round two (now known as the Parker Pen Challenge Cup), the twelve other teams go on to play in a separate tournament, the European Shield (Parker Pen Shield; note, this was also an early name for the European Challenge Cup) with four additional teams. www.mauspfeil.net /European_Challenge_Cup.html   (652 words)

European Challenge Cup -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article The European Challenge Cup in (Click link for more info and facts about rugby union) rugby union, known as the Parker Pen Shield from 2001 to 2003 and Parker Pen Challenge Cup from 2003, is the sister competition to the (Click link for more info and facts about Heineken Cup) Heineken Cup. London Wasps continued their excellent season with a 20-point victory over Bath Rugby in the renamed Parker Pen Challenge Cup final at Madejski Stadium, Reading. In 2002 the league format was abandoned and the tournament became a knock-out competition. www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/e/eu/european_challenge_cup.htm   (894 words)

Celtic League Following a run of poor results in the inaugural Celtic League and mixed fortunes in the European Cup and European Shield at the weekend, the WRU are considering the position of the top nine clubs. At a meeting of the Celtic Nations - Ireland, Scotland and Wales- held yesterday the Celtic Accord was signed, thus ratifying the decision of the three Unions to commence the Celtic League for season 2001-2002. It is apparent in rugby here where the Welsh Rugby Union (the country in union's case) is the first point of call for some clubs greedy for a financial handout rather than rolling up their sleeves and doing some hard work of their own to raise money. home.btconnect.com /Rugby-Ulster/celtic_league_news.htm   (8296 words)

Greece Champions league question - BigSoccer Panathinaikos' CL semi final run of 2001 (loosing on aggregate to Barcelona), as well as their UEFA Cup final 8 run of 2002 made many points for Greece. UEFA coefficients are based on European points earned in the previous 5 years up to and including the competition year. i have very little knowledge of Greece but I noticed Greece domestic league has 3 teams automatic entering into champions league/qualification and 2 more into uefa cup. www.bigsoccer.com /forum/showthread.php?t=157462   (264 words)

Rugby Old-Boys Grivita Romania/istoric      The Rugby Old Boys Grivita team has taken part in two international tournaments — Aalborg Rugby Sevens in Denmark, in 2001, whose veteran category they won, and a rugby union (teams of 15) tournament in Chartres (France) in 2002, where they played against three French teams and won all matches and two trophies.      The seniors’ team was the only club team in Europe to win the European Cup (in a competition for national teams) playing in the final against France in 1956.      The team has its own funding sources and carries on its training sessions in the “Parcul Copilului” rugby field, one of the oldest places in Romania exclusively destined to this game. www.angelfire.com /sports/rugbyGrivita/rugbyGR2.html   (248 words)

Rugby History After retiring as a player, Richards continued in a coaching capacity and as director of rugby at Leicester Tigers he masterminded four successive English Premiership titles, and coached his side to their first ever Heineken European Cup win in Paris, in May 2001, by beating Stade Francais in the final in Paris. Named as the International Players' Player of 2002 award, Wilkinson also scooped the fans' vote being named Planet Rugby's Player of the Year for the second straight year and was also awarded the MBE in end of year Queen's honours - the youngest rugby player ever to receive such an award. Lions, England and Newcastle fly-half Jonny Wilkinson MBE is one of the most highly-rated rugby players of his generation and one of the most dedicated and focused players ever to don a rugby jersey. www.northbayrugby.com /history.htm   (248 words)

Rugby History After retiring as a player, Richards continued in a coaching capacity and as director of rugby at Leicester Tigers he masterminded four successive English Premiership titles, and coached his side to their first ever Heineken European Cup win in Paris, in May 2001, by beating Stade Francais in the final in Paris. Named as the International Players' Player of 2002 award, Wilkinson also scooped the fans' vote being named Planet Rugby's Player of the Year for the second straight year and was also awarded the MBE in end of year Queen's honours - the youngest rugby player ever to receive such an award. But as well as his physical attributes, there was Gibson's remarkable rugby vision and calmness under pressure which set him in a class of his own and made him the lynchpin of that superlative Lions backline in 1971, the midfield axis of Barry John, John Dawes and Gibson cutting the All Blacks' defence to shreds. www.northbayrugby.com /history.htm   (7894 words)

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Lewis Moody - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia He also played in both of Tigers’ European Cup wins in 2001 and 2002 and was a member of the near invincible Tigers Premiership winning run in the four seasons between 1998-2002. Lewis Moody MBE (born 12 June 1978 in Ascot) is an English international rugby union footballer who was part of the 2003 World Cup winning side. Moody displaced Lawrence Dallaglio from the first choice England XV for the 2002/3 autumn internationals scoring a try in the game against New Zealand, but was injured against South Africa and Dallaglio regained his place. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lewis_Moody   (649 words)

Lewis Moody - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia He also played in both of Tigers’ European Cup wins in 2001 and 2002 and was a member of the near invincible Tigers Premiership winning run in the four seasons between 1998-2002. Lewis Moody MBE (born 12 June 1978 in Ascot) is an English international rugby union footballer who was part of the 2003 World Cup winning side. Moody displaced Lawrence Dallaglio from the first choice England XV for the 2002/3 autumn internationals scoring a try in the game against New Zealand, but was injured against South Africa and Dallaglio regained his place. www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lewis_Moody   (649 words)

CNNSI.com - 2002 World Cup Countdown - Australia asks FIFA to award Oceania World Cup berth - Tuesday November 27, 2001 02:22 PM Australia's failure to qualify for 2002 is set to have a devastating effect domestically, where the game is already a minor sport compared to the other football codes Australian Rules, rugby union and rugby league. Farina, the first Australian-born coach to take charge of the national team, has reportedly been approached by a number of European clubs since taking over the reins two years ago. Farina told reporters on his arrival back in Sydney on Tuesday that he would consider the offer once he had time to get over the disappointment of missing the World Cup. sportsillustrated.cnn.com /soccer/world/2002/world_cup/countdown/news/2001/11/27/aussie_folo   (649 words)

ABC Sport - Rugby Union - Aussie ace set to replace McGeechan in Scottish hotseat The 44-year-old Williams has enjoyed huge success at Irish Province outfit Leinster in the last four seasons, leading them to the Celtic League title in 2001-2002 and the European Cup semi-finals last term. McGeechan, who led Scotland to Five Nations Grand Slam success in 1990 in his first spell as coach and then the British Lions to two series victories over Australia and South Africa, takes over from Jim Telfer as director of rugby after the World Cup. Scotland rarely shone under McGeechan in his second spell in charge and had a disappointing Six Nations campaign, going down to record defeats by both Ireland and France. www.abc.net.au /sport/content/s871707.htm   (649 words)

Limerick Leader - October 27th, 2001 - Sport - It's official! Ireland's provinces have now been elevated to club status With Munster and Leinster both performing well in the Celtic League and European Cup, their meeting in the Guinness interpros is being eagerly awaited. Irish rugby is back and others in the Six Nations will already have taken notice as a new campaign beckons in 2002. Ireland open their championship with a home meeting with Wales on Sunday, February 3 and follow that with a trip to Twickenham on Saturday, February 16. www.limerick-leader.ie /issues/20011027/sport08.html   (1070 words)

XTRAMSN: Oliver Signs On For World Cup The 29-year-old was recalled into the All Blacks for last year's European tour, and his leadership skills have been a hallmark throughout his career, having captained Otago and the Highlanders and led the All Blacks during 2001 and 2002. Injured All Blacks, Highlanders and Otago hooker Anton Oliver has signed a new contract with the New Zealand Rugby Union until the end of 2007. Otago chief executive Russell Gray said all of the management, coaches and fans in Otago and of the Highlanders, will be delighted with the announcement. xtramsn.co.nz /news/0,,12078-4707837-47_12428_true,00.html   (416 words)

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