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	Wales national rugby union team - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		However, rugby union in Wales quickly developed and by the turn of the century Wales was one of the most feared teams in international rugby with a system that would alter the face of the game.
		The Welsh Rugby Union was formed in 1881 in Glamorganshire, to organise a match between England and Wales.
		Wales suffered Five Nations championship whitewashes in 1990 and 1991, and in the 1991 Rugby World Cup were knocked out in the group phase by Western Samoa.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wales_national_rugby_union_team (1965 words)

	gift Wales - gift-report.com
		The most popular sports in Wales are Rugby union and football.
		The population of Wales in the 2001 census was 2,903,085.
		Wales was legally annexed by the Laws in Wales Act 1535, in the reign of Henry VIII of England, who was actually Welsh.
	gift-report.com /Wales (2296 words)

	Rugby union in Wales -
		Rugby union has a particular hold on the national psyche of Wales, especially the Six Nations tournament.
		Rugby union in Wales therefore did not become as elitist as it did in England.
		The national team play at the Millennium Stadium, built in 1999 to replace Cardiff Arms Park.
	psychcentral.com /psypsych/Rugby_union_in_Wales (1051 words)

	Articles - Scotland national rugby union team
		The thistle is the national flower, and also the symbol of the Scotland national rugby union team.
		After a poor start in the Six Nations 2003-04 in which Scotland did not win a single match and so qualified for rugby´s version of the wooden spoon, things were believed to be steadily improving once again under the Australian coach Matt Williams, the first foreigner to coach the national team.
		The first ever international rugby union game was played on the cricket field of The Edinburgh Academy at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh on March 27, 1871 between England and Scotland.
	www.junctione.com /articles/Scotland_national_rugby_union_team (2431 words)

	Wales national rugby union team (sevens) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Welsh national rugby union sevens team compete in the World Sevens Series, Rugby World Cup Sevens and the Commonwealth Games.
		This page was last modified 12:58, 18 March 2006.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Wales_national_rugby_union_team_(sevens) (68 words)

	Rugby Trivia and Frequently Asked Questions
		South Africa are the current rugby union world champions, and the last world cup encompassed teams from New Zealand (the runners up and winners in 1987), France, England, Australia (winners in 1991), Scotland, Canada, Ireland, Western Samoa, Italy, Wales, Japan, Ivory Coast, Tonga, Romania, and Argentina.
		Rugby league teams have only 13 players (with two substitutions permitted) whereas rugby union has 15 (and no substitutions, except for injury).
		Rugby union and rugby league are two separate games that evolved from a common rugby origin.
	www.uidaho.edu /clubs/womens_rugby/RugbyRoot/rugby/FAQ/faq.shtml (3999 words)

	ESPNsoccernet: Wales Team Page
		Bulgaria will play Wales in an international friendly at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on Aug. 16 as part of their preparation for the Euro 2008 qualifiers, the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) said on W
		Wales striker John Hartson has announced his immediate retirement from international football in order to concentrate on playing for Celtic.
		World Cup finalists Paraguay were held to a 0-0 draw with Wales in their friendly international at the Millennium Stadium on Wednesday.
	soccernet.espn.go.com /team?id=578&cc=3436 (311 words)

	Wales @ nationalgeographic.com
		Among the rich cultural traditions in Wales, the National Eisteddfod is one of the most ancient and certainly the most popular, drawing crowds from all over the world each year to Wales in early August.
		My favorite was the wonderfully onomatopoeic word for the game of squash, sboncen, from the verb “to bounce.” By day two we could ask, “Dych chi’n gallu chwarae rygbi?" "Can you play rugby?” By day three we were ready for the ultimate tongue twister, the name of a village in north Wales: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
		Hear National Geographic staffer Aled Greville demonstrate the multisyllabic tongue twisters of his native language as he reads text from the excerpt at left.
	www.nationalgeographic.com /ngm/0106/feature4 (1291 words)

	Famous Ruggers
		He may have played on the rugby team too, but I don't think he had a hand in starting it.” However, Tony Spinella, the historian of the Southern California Rugby Football Union writes, “The SCRFU was formed in 1937.
		When he was 12, Els was forced to go to the doctor with a finger injury sustained during a rugby match and his mother, concerned that rugby was too physical a sport for her son, asked the doctor to exaggerate the extent of the injury.
		An opposing coach once apparently told his team that once they tackled the prince, they would be able ever after to tell their grandchildren they once tackled the king of England.
	wesclark.com /rrr/famous.html (6597 words)

	W D R U - Home page
		Wales Deaf Rugby Union are delighted to confirm an international fixture against Japan Deaf Rugby Club who will be arriving in the UK on Friday 19th August 2005 and returning after a three match tour on Monday 29th August 2005.
		Wales Deaf Rugby Union are delighted to announce a new strip for the 2005/2006 season.
		Wales Deaf RU is to play fundraising netball match against Wales Netball Team on Tuesday 15th March 2005.
	www.wdru.com (1594 words)

	History
		The level of fitness among today’s top club and international rugby players is unsurpassed by any team sport, as eight big forwards (averaging 6’ 3” tall and 250 lbs.) are called upon to remain in constant support of their swift back line at all times.
		Traditionally rugby union is played on a field or pitch, slightly longer and wider than a gridiron, with 15 players aside.
		Rugby competition is exemplary of what the true sports fan craves, and with little explanation, rugby will prove to be the sport that offers the most bang for the buck.
	www.highschoolrugby.com /2001season/quickguide.htm (2428 words)

	CSULB UNIVMAG: v5n6: Rugby: Rough and tumble
		Competing against many strong rugby teams from universities around California, they finished third this year with a record of 13-3 in the University Division of the Southern California Rugby Union.
		Rugby is a sport that welcomes all shapes and sizes of players, but it is a game that shows no mercy on those who participate.
		Sam Jones is an exchange student from the University of Wales in Cardiff, England.
	www.csulb.edu /~univmag/archives/2001/spring/v5n6/v5n6-rugby.shtml (791 words)

	BBC SPORT Rugby Union Internationals Six Nations Team Guide - Wales
		Wales' record try-scorer, 'Alfie' is now a national treasure.
		Prospects: Losing half a team to injury and suspension will seriously hamper their chances, but enough ability and confidence remains for a top-half finish.
		Bogey fixture: Wales have lost on their last eight visits to Twickenham, their last win coming in 1988.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/rugby_union/international/4603374.stm (312 words)

	North Penn Rugby Football Club :: High School Rugby Website
		In 2001 the Boy'sHigh School team went on tours to the prestigious Jesuit Showdown Tournament in Dallas, Texas and also the International High School Rugby Festival in Washington D.C. The boys finished in second place in Texas, and third place in Washington.
		These gentlemen had all played rugby in their younger days, and became involved in coaching Youth Rugby teams sponsored by neighboring rugby club.
		The first team ever to take the field for North Penn RFC earned a berth in the USA National High School tournament in 1988, finishing eighth overall in the USA.
	www.highschoolrugby.org /clubhistory.asp (2084 words)

	WomenEagles.com
		Wales are the only one of the Six nations who will not be going to the Women's World Cup.
		Wales continued their improvement with a win over Spain while Scotland had their first win of the season against the Irish.
		They all have strengths and attributes that make them the leaders of their LAU clubs and territorial unions.
	www.womeneagles.com (583 words)

	BBC SPORT Rugby Union Six Nations Great White got away from Wales
		England prop Julian White, seen as one of the leading tight-heads in world rugby, considered qualifying for Wales by residency in his time with Bridgend.
		The man seeking to destroy Wales' scrum in Saturday's Six Nations opener at the Millennium Stadium has revealed that he pondered a career with the men in red.
		Now winning a place in the national side ahead of Phil Vickery, White had an outstanding autumn Test series and is favourite for a Lions starting spot next summer.
	news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/rugby_union/international/4227999.stm (590 words)

	Missoula, Montana All-Maggots Rugby Club
		Teams are encouraged to not only play great rugby, but wear costumes and present creative skits.
		Equally as important, is the big trophy for the "Most Honored Side", the team with the best overall rugby attitude, both on and off the pitch.
		Rugby Magazine's Team of the Month for June, 2001.
	www.maggots.org (3859 words)

	El Paso Scorpions - Feel The Sting
		The El Paso Scorpions are members of: The United States Rugby Union - 1st division, The Western USA RugbyFootball Union and the Rio Grande Rugby Union.
		First up was Team Idaho Touring Side, a.k.a T.I.T.S. In what turned out to be a scrappy game with the Scorpions shaking off stiff legs from the night’s journey they came out eventual 12-7 winners.
		A Field of Dreams - Dudley Field has been a place for minor league teams to get their foothold in the market before moving to larger venues.
	www.scorpionsrugby.com (668 words)

	The Mirror (London, England): Rugby Union: A team axe can't be avoided, says Wales boss; SELL MILLENNIUM STADIUM - RUSSELL FIJI TRIP REPLACES SIX NATIONS GAMES.(Sport)@ HighBeam Research
		Rugby Union: A team axe can't be avoided, says Wales boss; SELL MILLENNIUM STADIUM - RUSSELL FIJI TRIP REPLACES SIX NATIONS GAMES.(Sport)
		STEVE Hansen has admitted that Welsh rugby is too broke to afford a Wales A team.
		But while the Wales coach has waved a reluctant farewell to one of the major planks of his coaching and development strategy, there were calls last night for the WRU to sell the Millennium Stadium.
	www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?docid=1G1:95759463&refid=ink_tptd_np (214 words)

	Wales National Team
		Wales National Rugby Team - Historically, the Dragons have been known as one of the best rugby teams in the world, and the Welsh fans are known for their die-hard support of their team.
		At World Rugby Shop, you'll find the best collection of Welsh rugby jerseys and gear in the USA.
	worldrugbyshop.com /departments-shop-by-team-wales-national-team.html (84 words)

	SaRugby
		The South African Rugby Union has confirmed the match between a World XV and a Springbok XV on Saturday, 3 June 2006 at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg.
		The national selectors have announced an extended squad of players to attend a pre-season training camp in Bloemfontein.
		Australia won the world under-19 rugby championship for the first time when it edged New Zealand 17-13 in the final in Dubai on Friday.
	www.sarfu.org.za (268 words)

	Rugby Union from the Virtual Library of Sport
		ACT Rugby Union Coaching and Development `Drill of the Week` developed to provide a continual resource for coaches of all ages and all levels for either direct application to training programs, to stimulate ideas in relation to developing training practices specific to a particular teams play.
		USA National Teams 15's, 7's and under 23; news, players, history, results
		Colonial Rugby History of rugby in the 1800s and early 1900s, particularly in colonial Australia.
	sportsvl.com /ball/rugby/rugbyunion.htm (2377 words)

	RugbyRugby
		The WRS Team Wear offers the best selection of rugby team wear in North America with Adidas, Canterbury, Barbarian and more so you are sure to find the perfect jersey.
		The World Rugby Shop made headlines in the rugby community with the introduction of their first comprehensive official and team gear catalog at the end of 2005 and with the second issue about to hit the printing press it is high time YOU GOT ON THE (MAILING) LIST!
		The International Rugby Board (IRB) has announced the schedule and format for the inaugural 'IRB North America 4' tournament that will involve representative sides from both Canada and USA.
	www.rugbyrugby.com /COUNTRY_BY_COUNTRY/Canada/index.shtml (329 words)

	Rugby Canada : Home Page
		The 3,000 alumni and rugby fans who showed up on a beautiful spring afternoon for the St. Michael’s University School Centenary celebration match between the Canada XV and the SMUS Invitational XV were treated to a feast of running rugby that eventually saw a total of twelve tries scored.
		Hong Kong and Germany moved one step closer to qualification for the IRB Rugby World Cup in France next year with respective wins over Sri Lanka and Spain at the weekend.
		The next Rugby Canada Monthly Pub Night will be on Tuesday, May 16th in Toronto.
	www.rugbycanada.ca (386 words)

	The first word in Fiji rugby — Teivovo.com
		The agreement means that all Fiji national teams from the FMF Flying Fijians, Fiji 7s, all age grade teams and the Fijiana will play in new KooGa apparel through to the end of 2009.
		Long-time Fiji Rugby Union partner BP will sponsor the new Provincial 7s Series, which begins in Lautoka and has a total prize money of $120,000.
		The Fiji Rugby Union and Asco Motors today launched an exciting new deal that involves an increase in sponsorship value to $300,000 to assist the FRU’s rugby development programme.
	www.teivovo.com (762 words)

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		Historically, if everything is broken down into nations, the Brits are usually top.
	feeds.unitedkingdomnews.net /?rid=b0c6157914a50926&... (902 words)

	LearnThis.Info Encyclopedia articles beginning with 'Wa'
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	Wales - Wikimedia Commons
		Badge of Prince of Wales and Wales national rugby union team symbol
		The Severn Bridge, seen from the English side of the river
		This page was last modified 19:42, 17 December 2005.
	commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Wales (40 words)

	Rugby world cup store - rugby shirt, rugby jersey, rugby equipment, rugby gear and rugby videos!: australia
		Rugby world cup store - rugby shirt, rugby jersey, rugby equipment, rugby gear and rugby videos!: australia
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