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  Jonah Lomu ends exile: Sport: Rugby: News24
Lomu looked trim and fit when he joined the match from the bench in the 52nd minute, immediately contributing to one of North Harbour's four tries in a 31-16 win.
Lomu remained determined to return to top-level rugby, against the advice of some doctors who feared surgery, which placed his new kidney in his upper abdomen, might make him vulnerable to serious injury.
Lomu has repeatedly said his ambition is to represent New Zealand at the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France.
www.news24.com /News24/Sport/Rugby/0,,2-9-838_1985663,00.html   (289 words)

  
 Jonah Lomu considering overseas rugby contracts - 21 Aug 2005 - NZ Herald: New Zealand and International Sport News ...
Jonah Lomu is looking at a move abroad in a bid to resurrect his rugby career.
Lomu insisted his preference was to secure a Super 14 contract for next season, but said with no NPC rugby under his belt he would require a special exemption from the New Zealand Rugby Union to qualify for selection.
Lomu wouldn't rule out a fulltime coaching job after he retired from rugby but said that was a long way off and he still believed he had plenty to offer the game.
www.nzherald.co.nz /index.cfm?c_id=4&ObjectID=10341781   (865 words)

  
  Sports Factor - 20 October 2006  - Jonah Lomu
At his peak Jonah Lomu was a force of nature, an almost unstoppable winger who didn't so much run past his opponents as straight over the top of them.
Once Lomu had the space there was no doubt what was going to happen and he has scored the try.
And a few years ago in New Zealand I had the chance to meet Jonah Lomu who is a gracious and modest man, but I have to say not one that I'd like to tackle when he's hurtling towards the try line.
www.abc.com.au /rn/sportsfactor/stories/2006/1769578.htm   (970 words)

  
  Jonah Lomu at AllExperts
Lomu was born in Auckland, New Zealand of Tongan descent.
Lomu's attacking style was one of pure power; he had a tendency to run straight into or over any defender with the misfortune to get in his way.
Lomu played in both of the matches, scoring in the first, which was a 64 to 22 win in Dunedin, which was followed by a 40 to 10 win.
en.allexperts.com /e/j/jo/jonah_lomu.htm   (3144 words)

  
 Jonah Lomu
Jonah Lomu's story is extraordinary - in five years Jonah has gone from unknown South Auckland teenager to the biggest name in world rugby.
Jonah's form was so good, he forced his way back into his beloved number 11 All Black jersey for 2 tests against England &; Wales on tour in late 1997.
Jonah thrived in the World Cup atmosphere and although the All Blacks did not reach their objective, Jonah's reputation grew and grew.
www.nmplive.co.uk /cse/jonahlomu.html   (448 words)

  
 Jonah Lomu | All Blacks | New Zealand | Rugby | World Cup | Picture | Profile
Jonah was born in Auckland, New Zealand on May 12, 1975.
At the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa, Jonah was named player of the tournament as he led the All Blacks to the World Cup.
Jonah hopes to one day break the world record for a car stereo which is 176 decibels.
www.kidzworld.com /article/879-jonah-lomu   (403 words)

  
 Jonah Lomu suffers injury blow - Breaking News - Sport - Breaking News
Jonah Lomu's crusade to regain his All Blacks rugby jersey took another blow when the big winger suffered an ankle injury over the weekend.
Lomu was assisted from the field as his Cardiff Blues thumped Borders 46-11 in their Celtic League match on Saturday.
Lomu has consistently stated that he wants to play in the 2007 World Cup and add to his 63 Tests after recovering from a kidney transplant in 2004 to combat a debilitating disease.
www.theage.com.au /news/Sport/Jonah-Lomu-suffers-injury-blow/2006/04/18/1145126094721.html   (351 words)

  
 Jonah Lomu - The biggest star on the planet | Sportasylum | Rugby | Player Profiles | Player Profiles
Jonah Lomu was one of the few rugby players to literally make opponents quake in their boots.
Lomu was back at his devastating best, finishing the tournament with eight tries and was one of the few All Blacks to emerge with his reputation intact after their shock semi-final defeat by France.
Lomu dropped out of Super 12 the following year and it was soon confirmed his kidney problems had worsened, later to an extent he needed regular dialysis and could barely walk.
www.sportasylum.com /page/RugbyBio/0,,10301~791496,00.html   (714 words)

  
 Jonah Lomu Rugby Cheats and Codes - Megagames Cheat Code
Jonah Lomu Rugby Cheats and Codes - Megagames Cheat Code
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 Jonah Lomu sells switch - OffTheField - RugbyHeaven   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Former rugby superstar Jonah Lomu is in France trying to convince his sponsors to support his planned switch to league with the Gold Coast Titans next year.
The sponsors involved use Lomu because of his status in rugby union and, with next year being a World Cup year, it may be difficult for the Kiwi to convince them to back his switching codes.
Lomu, who had a kidney transplant in 2004, is due to give Gold Coast an answer to their offer by Sunday but Titans managing director Michael Searle said yesterday he would give Lomu an extension if he asked.
www.rugbyheaven.smh.com.au /articles/2006/10/26/1161748909853.html   (194 words)

  
 Jonah Lomu breaks ankle in last game for Cardiff Blues
Jonah Lomu, 30, arrived at the Arms Park in September on a seven-month deal that ran until the end of May, however, he will miss now the Cardiff Blues' last four games of the season and will face further rehabilitation.
Jonah Lomu has spent the season in Wales trying to resurrect his professional career after serious kidney problems and then shoulder surgery had prevented him taking part in the sport.
Jonah Lomu will be returning to the action for North Harbour in the NPC after the Cardiff Blues' season finishes, but will still unfortunately have to miss part of the New Zealand domestic season as he gets better from his injury.
www.girlstalksports.com /Other-Team-Sports/Rugby/Jonah-Lomu-breaks-ankle-in-last-game-for-Cardiff-Blues-20060420883   (356 words)

  
 Lomu Jonah - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Lomu, Jonah (1975-), New Zealand rugby union player, star of the 1995 World Cup when he scored four tries in the semi-final against England.
Jonah, book of the Old Testament, one of 12 brief prophetic books known, chiefly because of their brevity, as the Minor Prophets.
Barrington, Jonah Paul (1941- ), British squash rackets player and one of the greatest of the century.
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 Could Jonah Lomu's switch of codes be a move forward? - League - Sport
Lomu, 31, is believed to have been offered $100,000 to switch codes.
Lomu, who had a kidney transplant in 2004, said his dream to play in the Rugby World Cup next year was over and he had been unable to secure a Super 14 contract.
Lomu said he needs a week to consider the offer, during which he'll continue negotiations with rugby union clubs, including one in Italy.
www.smh.com.au /news/league/could-jonah-lomus-switch-of-codes-be-a-move-forward/2006/10/21/1160851187867.html   (542 words)

  
 Rugby great Jonah Lomu back on field - Breaking News - Sport - Breaking News
Jonah Lomu trampled gingerly on a New Zealand rugby field for the first time in three seasons on Saturday, with one barnstorming run rolling back the years as the All Black legend made a 30-minute cameo in the North Harbour club competition.
The 31-year-old ensured the Harbour club competition drew comfortably its biggest crowd of the season, and Lomu's pulling power was again illustrated as many of the 2000 spectators filed away as he made his way to the sideline.
Lomu was into the fray from kick off and although his first touch was hampered by a poor pass five minutes in he had the crowd roaring as he set off on a bullocking 20m burst.
www.smh.com.au /news/Sport/Rugby-great-Jonah-Lomu-back-on-field/2006/07/15/1152637913551.html   (547 words)

  
 Nomoa.com :: Jonah Lomu hopes for a kidney transplant this year   (Site not responding. Last check: )
However, a statement from Lomu this afternoon said he was "exploring the opportunity of a transplant from several possible donors".
Lomu said he had been told of the possibility of kidney failure just before the 1995 World Cup but went on to play nearly nine years of top-level rugby.
Lomu expected he could be on a waiting list for three to four years.
nomoa.com /news/Jonah_Lomu_hopes_for_a_kidney_transplant_this_year   (770 words)

  
 Rugby star Jonah Lomu rejects league switch
Jonah Lomu, 31, who won 73 All Black caps, needed a kidney transplant in 2004 but recently had a spell playing for Cardiff.
Jonah Lomu was offered a one-year deal by the Gold Coast Titans but has chosen to stay in rugby union.
Jonah Lomu made his return to the action in 2005 after recovering from his kidney problem, but any hopes of getting a place in the All Blacks squad were finished when he failed to win a contract with any of New Zealand's five teams for 2007.
www.girlstalksports.com /Other-Team-Sports/Rugby/Rugby-star-Jonah-Lomu-rejects-league-switch-200610271661   (289 words)

  
 Jonah Lomu Rugby
Although for the most part the graphics in Jonah Lomu Rugby are adequate and completely functional, they almost appear to be a step back from EA Sport's older rugby game on the PC.
Jonah Lomu Rugby really suffers from the lack of a really good league option, but otherwise you can play any tournament from Five Nations to Tri Nations, though unfortunately it has only international teams so there is no Super 12 option.
Jonah Lomu Rugby will offer a fun (if a little short) two player challenge but the one player mode needs a fair amount of revision to make it fairer on novice players.
www.angelfire.com /ak/dbarrett/jonahrugby.html   (668 words)

  
 Jonah Lomu, Rugby, All blacks, Rugby World Cup, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Jonah Lomu was born on May 12 th 1975 in Auckland, New Zealand and was of Tongan descent.
Jonah’s style of play was beyond words; he played with pure power and had a tendency to run straight over any defenders in his way.
Jonah is a strong and very brave man. He will be a force to contend with.
www.emma.tv /sport/rugby/september05/jonah_lomu.aspx   (569 words)

  
 JONAH LOMU RUGBY - Review - ABSOLUTE PLAYSTATION
Jonah Tali Lomu is a New Zealand born Tongan who just happens to be the most powerful rugby flanker that has graced the sport.
Jonah made his name a few years ago during the Rugby World Cup in South Africa when he destroyed some of the finest players in the world, almost single handed, with his supreme pace and power.
Most noticeable is the presence of Jonah Lomu who towers above every other player on the park When the giant starts one of his runs down the wing he becomes simply unstoppable and the sight of the little sprites bouncing off his framework is hilarious.
www.absolute-playstation.com /api_review/rjonah.htm   (2193 words)

  
 YouTube - Jonah Lomu - A living rugby legend
Lomu was out on the wing, we were all screaming "Pass it to Lomu!
Lomu!" and someone saw him and flung it and you just knew he was going to score.
A short video on jonah lomu featuring some of his great runs, including the run against england in the 99 world cup.
www.youtube.com /watch?v=KYt1TOSni4E   (476 words)

  
 Jonah Lomu Rugby cheats, codes, hints, FAQs: Sony PlayStation
Use the "Play" option again after winning the cup from that league to access yet another group of bonus teams, including the Codemasters, Rage All-Stars, and Team Lomu.
When you have Johna Lomu, get rid of everybody and go under the posts.
You should be able to pick it up again.
www.gamewinners.com /playstation/JonahLomuRugby.htm   (191 words)

  
 LeMonde.fr : Le retour au rugby de Jonah Lomu après une greffe du rein inquiète le corps médical
LeMonde.fr : Le retour au rugby de Jonah Lomu après une greffe du rein inquiète le corps médical
Le retour au rugby de Jonah Lomu après une greffe du rein inquiète le corps médical
Et une montagne de muscles comme le rugbyman néo-zélandais Jonah Lomu ne fait pas exception.
www.lemonde.fr /web/article/0,1-0@2-3242,36-730445,0.html   (259 words)

  
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Jonah et un jouer exelent il n'est pas que costaud, isitolo maka, rupeni caucaunibuca, chris jack il sont costaud non?
Lomu est un joueur exceptionnel, si il suffisait d'être costaud pour être bon joueur ca se saurait....
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 Jonah Lomu - Insignia Sports Memorabilia
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 Video Interview Jonah Lomu - jonah, lomu, sport, sport24, zélande - Dailymotion Share Your Videos
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De passage à Paris, à l'occasion du lancement du nouveau maillot des All Blacks, Jonah Lomu livre ses impressions sur la prochaine Coupe du Monde de rugby.
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