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Virtual reality could benefit rugby training scenarios.
Source: scenta
Date Published: October 16, 2009
Ian McGeechan's Lions selection could include shocks for some big names
Features
This is going down to the wire. I don't want to sound corny but there are four days left before the Lions squad is announced and places are still in the air. Games this weekend, particularly the Anglo-Welsh Cup final at Twickenham tomorrow, will be a big deal for some players.
Source: Guardian Unlimited
Date Published: April 17, 2009
Shanklin shows the grit to power Blues and Lions to new heights
Features
It doesn't take Tom Shanklin long to tot up the trophies of his rugby career. "I haven't won anything anywhere," he says. And then he remembers something: "Apart from two grand slams, that is."
Source: Guardian Unlimited
Date Published: April 17, 2009
Celtic Crusaders pursue Holy Grail of a first Super League win
Features
What is the opposite of hitting the ground running? Crawling, maybe, although even that might exaggerate the success of the first phase of the latest attempt to establish professional rugby league in Wales.
Source: Guardian Unlimited
Date Published: April 16, 2009
Toulon switch edges closer for Newcastle fly-half Jonny Wilkinson
Features
While Newcastle Falcons wait for news of Jonny Wilkinson's putative move to Toulon this summer one of the stars of their resurgence this season has slipped from their grasp.
Source: Guardian Unlimited
Date Published: April 16, 2009
Injuries to Mike Tindall and Alastair Strokosch trouble Gloucester
Features
Gloucester are juggling fitness and personnel issues ahead of Saturday's EDF Energy Cup final against Cardiff Blues, with the England centre Mike Tindall and the Scotland flanker Alastair Strokosch both struggling with injuries. The Cherry and Whites are bracing themselves for three fixtures in the space of eight days which will define their inconsistent season.
Source: Guardian Unlimited
Date Published: April 15, 2009
Crouching Tigers stalk high-flying Celts
Features
Issuing a press release on Easter Monday can only mean one of two things: an organisation is trying to sneak something under the radar or is so excited it cannot wait until everyone returns to work on Tuesday morning. No prizes for guessing which category applied to the celebratory statement issued by Magners League officials trumpeting the fact their competition has supplied three of the Heineken Cup semi-finalists. If Leicester needed any extra motivation, they now have it.
Source: Guardian Unlimited
Date Published: April 14, 2009
