Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Rugby


Related Topics

In the News (Fri 25 Jul 08)

  
  Rugby Canada : Home Page
Rugby Canada's Under-17 men's team departs Saturday night for the United Kingdom, for a two-week tour of Wales.
Rugby Canada National Senior Women's Sevens Team (NSW7s) head coach Natascha Wesch is one of five inductees recently named by Rugby Ontario for induction into the province's Hall of Fame.
As the 2008 playing cycle gets up to speed there are two new coaching opportunities within Rugby Canada that have come about as a result of the High Performance program created by the International Rugby Board and Rugby Canada.
www.rugbycanada.ca   (404 words)

  
 Rugby, Warwickshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The modern town of Rugby is an amalgamation of the original town with the former villages of Bilton, Hillmorton, Brownsover and Newbold-on-Avon which were incorporated into Rugby in 1932 when the town became a borough; all except Brownsover still have their former village centres.
Rugby became a municipal borough in 1932 and absorbed the nearby parishes of Bilton, Hillmorton and Newbold-on-Avon.
From 1926, near Rugby to its east was a large antenna farm for the Rugby VLF transmitter.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rugby,_Warwickshire   (2491 words)

  
 Encyclopedia topic: Rugby football   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Rugby football, as a catch-all term, may refer to two related but separate team sport (A sport that involves competition between teams of players) s: rugby league (additional info and facts about rugby league) and rugby union (additional info and facts about rugby union).
Rugby football has strong claims to the world's first and oldest "football club": the Guy's Hospital Football Club, formed in London in 1843, by old boy (A vivacious elderly man) s from Rugby School.
Rugby league supporters sometimes call themselves "treizistes", reflecting the French (The Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France) title of their sport (rugby à treize).
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ru/rugby_football.htm   (2048 words)

  
 rugby on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The rugby field is roughly 160 yd (146 m) long and 75 yd (69 m) wide, with goal lines 110 yd (101 m) apart and two in-goals (corresponding to football's end zones) 25 yd (23 m) deep.
A rugby match is in halves of 40 min, and may end in a tie.
Supportrice de l'équipe anglaise de rugby, lundi, à Londres Des dizaines de milliers d'amateurs de rugby étaient attendus.
encyclopedia.com /html/r1/rugby.asp   (956 words)

  
 Rugby, Tennessee
It was to be a cooperative, class-free society where Britain's younger sons of gentry--and artisans, tradesmen and farming families--could build a new community through agriculture, temperance and high Christian principles.
Rugby today is a heritage treasure, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972.
Rugby's British and Appalachian heritage is visible everywhere.
thesmokies.com /features/places/rugby_tn   (249 words)

  
 Untitled Document
It is the basic set formation of rugby and occurs after various minor infringements of the law, when the ball becomes tied up, and other times you'll learn about later.
In rugby, a referee does not have to call a penalty if she feels that no advantage was gained by the offending team or that the other team was able to capitalize on it.
If there is one thing that sets rugby apart from all the other sports you've seen or played, it is that after a match, you lay differences aside and have a party.
hcs.harvard.edu /~radrugby/rookie_primer.html   (4316 words)

  
 Rugby Football
Rugby Union is the national sport of Wales, New Zealand, and Pacific countries such as Tonga, Fiji and Samoa.
The distinctive features common to both rugby games are the ovoid ball and the fact that passing the ball forwards is illegal, so that ground can be gained only by running with the ball or kicking it.
On January 26 1871, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) was formed, leading to the standardisation of the rules for all clubs that played a variety of the Rugby School laws.
artzia.com /Recreation/Sport/Rugby   (818 words)

  
 Rugby on Encyclopedia.com
An important railroad junction and engineering center, Rugby is the seat of one of England's most esteemed public schools.
Rugby School was founded in 1567 under the terms of the will of Laurence Sheriff, a wealthy Rugby-born London merchant.
The sport of rugby originated at the school in 1823.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/R/Rugby.asp   (659 words)

  
 Introducing Rugby
Rugby is package of client and server components that enable powerful networked applications with as little as a one or two lines of program code.
However Rugby is fairly stable and a number of users appear to be still using Rugby for commercial projects because it is a very easy way to get up and running in this area.
Rugby is important in its own right and has its own niche This should be clear from the introduction of this document.
www.codeconscious.com /rebol/articles/introducing-rugby.html   (1055 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Rugby: PC & Video Games   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Rugby 2001 is a port of the title released last year for the PC and has retained the twitchy camera system, which has a tendency to go walkabout at crucial moments.
Tactically rugby can be very complicated and this is reflected in the Dynamic Team Control, which lets you determine your set plays for line-outs, scrums etc. These can be altered on the fly during play and provide a tactical depth that will appeal to fans of the Madden NFL series.
Rugby 2001 is not a complete simulation--that would be virtually impossible given the complexity of the laws of the game--but it is an exciting arcade-style experience.
www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005JRUR   (1715 words)

  
 Mail - news, sport, showbiz, health and more | the Daily Mail
Rugby Union: Mike Ruddock admitted Wales' hopes of retaining their RBS Six Nations title had suffered another telling blow with the loss of prop Chris Horsman.
Rugby Union: The Japan Rugby Union have denied any involvement in the legal attempt made last week to have the result of the 2011 World Cup vote annulled.
Rugby Union: Tana Umaga's career is again in the spotlight as conjecture continues to surround the All Black captain's future.
www.dailymail.co.uk /pages/live/sport/rugby.html?in_page_id=1780   (400 words)

  
 Rugby World Magazine Online
As the world's biggest selling rugby magazine we thought it was time to take the Internet by storm.
From the Official IRB rugby jerseys and training ranges to rugby balls and souvenirs Kitbag have got rugby in the bag.
Whether you are after the latest England rugby jersey or want to cheer on the newcomers Portugal we've got the lot.
www.rugbyworld.com   (432 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Rugby's Great Split; Class, Culture and the Origins of Rugby League Football (Sport in the Global Society): ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This volume looks at rugby in late Victorian and Edwardian England and examines how class conflict tore rugby apart and led to the creation of rugby league.
This text deals with the development of amateurism and professionalism, England's north-south divide, the relationship between rugby and masculinity, and the rise of commercializd sport.
From students of social history and sporting significances, to pure thoroughbred Rugby League fans, this book is a well documented must in bringing to life an era that mapped a sporting destiny.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0714644242?v=glance   (604 words)

  
 Rugby Museum of New Zealand
Displays are theme based e g "Maori Rugby", the "Original" All Blacks or collection style e g of "Rugby caps", "Rugby badges" etc. And we have a few ideas as to how to occupy children whilst their parents go down Memory Lane amongst our displays.
An extensive rugby library (including the only New Zealand copy of some books) and records of ALL first class matches played since the game was introduced in this country in 1870 are available to researchers.
THE New Zealand Rugby Museum ended weeks of speculation on its future today by announcing its desire to stay in Palmerston North and seek a co-location arrangement with Te Manawa in the heart of the CBD...
www.rugbymuseum.co.nz   (562 words)

  
 California Golden Bears - Official Athletic Site
The Cal Rugby Team received some well deserved recognition this past Saturday as they were honored as the 2005 National Collegiate Champions during the Cal/USC football game.
Cal Rugby has announced its incoming recruiting class for the autumn of 2005, and it appears to be the third consecutive outstanding group.
The Varsity Rugby Program announced that nine players earned Academic Honors for their achievement in the classroom this past academic year, and additionly, eleven student athletes were chosen to the annual Collegiate All-American Team (more)
calbears.collegesports.com /sports/m-rugby/cal-m-rugby-body.html   (115 words)

  
 USNA Rugby Home
Navy Rugby and its supporters are saddened to learn of the death of LTjg Nick Juron who perished as a result of an SH-60B helicopter crash off the cost of Columbia on the morning of December 13th.
He was selected as a Collegiate All-American rugby center in 2002 and to the Armed Forces Championship All-Tournament Rugby Team in 2004.
The Fall Rugby Banquet was a wonderful night of laughs and good spirit as the guest of honor was treated to a surprise roast.
www.usna.edu /Rugby   (341 words)

  
 Rugby 2005 | EBgames.com
Rugby 2005 incorporates all the major Rugby teams, players, and tournaments, including the Tri-Nations, Super 12 and many more authentic and prestigious events from the world of Rugby.
Rugby 2005 is a big step backwards in the series and fails to be good sports game in this century.
I've played rugby for 10 years, and played all the past rugby video games as well, and the only thing I can say is that rugby 2005 has better graphics.
www.ebgames.com /ebx/product/246685.asp   (547 words)

  
 Rugby - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Rugby, Warwickshire (England) within the Borough of Rugby
The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Rugby (The Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Sports, 20)
Rugby: The Golden Age : Extraordinary Images from 1900 to 1980
encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /rugby.htm   (88 words)

  
 Rugby Post : Online rugby store with rugby jerseys, rugby shirt, rugby balls, rugby equipement and rugby gear for Rugby ...
Rugby clothing for everyone with a wide range of rugby shirt sizes.
We cater for the serious rugby fan with official rugby souvenirs and the less expensive New Zealand supporters rugby gear.
Rugby jerseys are made to last and for your comfort are better worn a little loose.
www.rugbypostnz.com   (353 words)

  
 Wheelchair Rugby   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Wheelchair Rugby is a combination of the pace, regulations and skills required in Basketball and Rugby.
The athletes are assessed as to their balance and the mobility of the upper part of their body (trunk), the handling of the ball (passing, receiving, dribbling) and the use of the competition wheelchair (fast forward volition, stopping, changing direction).
Wheelchair Rugby at the Athens Paralympic Games took place at the Helliniko Indoor Arena, at the Helliniko Olympic Complex.
www.athens2004.com /athens2004/page/legacy?lang=en&cid=552d470429149f00VgnVCMServer28130b0aRCRD   (361 words)

  
 Trondheim Rugby
Rugby on TV Tri Nations tournament is on until 03.09.
Touch rugby is rugby without contacts, so it's ideal for beginners.
The big guys of the rugby club helped the International School emptying their newly acquired building (old caserns) on Sunday 06/02/05.
www.rugby.no /trondheim   (1181 words)

  
 Allblacks.com - the official website of the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team and rugby union
The great achievement by the nation's rugby squad must be used as a springboard for the future with an increase in facilities and equipment at the grass-roots level.
As the nation mourns Saturday's Rugby World Cup disaster against France, this is no way to treat the coach who led New Zealand to 42 victories in 48 matches.
But the All Blacks will always be the world's No.1 rugby nation to their millions of devastated fans.
www.allblacks.com   (284 words)

  
 Fijilive - Gateway to Fiji, Fiji Rugby, Fiji Rugby New, Fiji Sevens, Fiji 7s, Fiji 15s   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Fiji Rugby Union has sought the help of the provinces to assist franchise teams participating in the Colonial Cup competition...
The Fiji Rugby Union is looking at reducing the Fiji Cup competition to a 10 team format from 2007...
The Fiji Rugby Union says 15s coach Wayne Pivac is responsible for the problems plaguing the Flying Fijians front row...
www.fijilive.com /rugby   (355 words)

  
 Welcome to Rugby News
The All Blacks may not have secured the Rugby World Cup but there is plenty to celebrate within New Zealand rugby.
We rate the movers and shakers coupled with expert commentary from around the key global rugby nations who offer their viewpoints on the game.
Lock Victor Matfield is now the 12th member of the country’s RWC squad to withdraw from South Africa's squad for the one-off test with Wales on November 25.
www.rugbynews.co.nz   (357 words)

  
 MURDERBALL - Quad Rugby Central - Home to the USQRA - MURDERBALL
The United States Quad Rugby Association would like to to thank Eagle Sportschairs for their continued sponsorship of the USQRA Hall of Fame.
MURDERBALL is the story of the US Paralympic Rugby team and its Captain, Mark Zupan, as well as Joe Soares, one-time US star, now coach of Team Canada and a pariah to his fellow teammates.
The September 24 wheelchair rugby semifinal in Athens was true to form; unfortunately, Team USA was not.
www.quadrugby.com /toc.htm   (3506 words)

  
 NZ Herald: Rugby news and coverage from New Zealand and around the World
Rugby: Boks sure to test hearts to the limit
Rugby: Juniors far from idle in the islands
Rugby: Smaller unions to benefit from Cup transfers
www.nzherald.co.nz /category/index.cfm?c_id=80   (290 words)

  
 Rugby News, Results, Fixtures and Features from Planet-Rugby.com
Saturday's winners and losers speak Johnno close to a return to Twickers Scarlets stung at Stradey Park White: 'I owe John a memorable trip' Sale Sharks looking dangerous Biarritz snatch a win over Saracens Quins battle to draw against Blues Tigers tear Edinburgh apart Perpignan pull off Italian job SANZAR seek law continuity
Ed Draper brings you the latest news from the world of Rugby Union.
Argentina rugby team praised by President Kirchner after heroic World Cup performances
www.planet-rugby.com   (365 words)

  
 Rugby Football History
The aim of this web site is to record the history of Rugby Union Football and make it available online for educational purposes, The web site has been featured by the BBC, Rugby World, The Guardian, US Public Radio's Rugby Hour and a variety of other newspapers and publications.
Many rugby club houses around the world are decorated with old team phones from bygone days.
For advice on how to preserve documents and garments from the past, pop along to your local museum and they would be very glad to give you advice.
www.rugbyfootballhistory.com   (544 words)

  
 Scrum.com - Rugby News, Results, and Action, including the Rugby World Cup, from Scrum, the best Rugby Football site in ...
Rugby World Cup 2007 reached a dramatic conclusion with South Africa beating England in the tournament finale to claim the sport's biggest prize for the second time.
Scrum was there every step of the way with our talented team of correspondents bringing you all the latest news and views throughout the race for the Webb Ellis Cup.
They were the best team, with some terrifically talented players, and played the best rugby.
www.scrum.com   (505 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.