Rugby

"A much-improved performance from England was not enough to prevent New Zealand pulling away in the second half to win with some ease at Twickenham." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

:-( - Kol Tregaskes

"Lawrence Dallaglio believes England can win the 2010 Six Nations despite two defeats in their three autumn Tests." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

"Northampton beat Harlequins as Tom Williams returned for the first time since his "Bloodgate" ban." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

"Australia produced a dominant second-half performance to beat England for the second time in a row at Twickenham." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

I heard we had a lot of players out injured. Did we really miss them? Either way it shows we do not have depth in our squad. - Kol Tregaskes

"Rory Clegg kicked a last-gasp penalty to earn Harlequins a battling draw against London Irish and deny the Exiles a sixth straight win." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

"Nick Easter's injury-time try and Nick Evans's conversion earned Harlequins a dramatic and much-needed first victory of the season against Bath." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

"Saracens continued their perfect start to the Premiership season by sending Harlequins to a third straight defeat." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

:-( - Kol Tregaskes

"Argentina’s long push for inclusion in the southern hemisphere’s blue-ribbon tournament gained unstoppable momentum when they finished third in the 2007 World Cup, ahead of both New Zealand and Australia, despite the lack of regular international competition. SANZAR, the governing body of the Tri-Nations which is made up of representations from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, today made a conditional invitation to Argentina to join the tournament in three years’ time, although the move still has to be approved by the tournament’s broadcasters. “To have the Pumas join with the three top-ranked international teams in world rugby will be exciting for fans, players, sponsors and broadcasters across our four countries and beyond,” Andy Marinos, the SANZAR chief executive said. “They play a different style to the All Blacks, Springboks and Wallabies and their inclusion will see the Tri-Nations evolve to be a truly southern hemisphere championship.”" - Alejandro from Bookmarklet

Can anyone help Wayne here? - Kol Tregaskes

"Harlequins lock George Robson has been accused of breaking the spirit of rugby after head-butting Joe Simpson just 46 seconds into the 26-15 defeat by Wasps." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

"The lawyer representing Dean Richards has described the three-year ban given to the former Harlequins rugby director as "savage" and "excessive"." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

"Tom Varndell scored two tries on debut as Wasps kicked off their Guinness Premiership campaign with a win over beleaguered Harlequins at Twickenham." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

"Charles Jillings, chairman of Harlequins rugby club, has resigned as chairman and director following the 'Bloodgate' scandal involving the club." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

"Dean Richards has resigned from his position as director of rugby at Guinness Premiership side Harlequins. His decision comes after the one-year ban given to Tom Williams for faking a blood injury in last season's Heineken Cup quarter-final against Leinster. The club was also fined £213,000 by the European Rugby Cup panel. Richards offered to step down during the process and a club statement on Saturday confirmed that his decision had been accepted. Williams has lodged an appeal against the sanction with European Rugby Cup (ERC)." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

"England have fought off rival bids from South Africa and Italy to win the right to stage the 2015 Rugby World Cup." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

"The British and Irish Lions finished their South Africa tour on a spectacular high with a stunning victory in the final Test in Johannesburg." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

At least we got one win. :-) - Kol Tregaskes

"England are close to winning the right to stage the 2015 Rugby World Cup after organisers recommended their bid to the International Rugby Board (IRB)." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

"BUENOS AIRES, June 27 (Reuters) - Argentina's World Cup captain Agustin Pichot brought the curtain down on his playing career in emotional style on Saturday at CASI, the club where he started as a youngster. Pichot, who led the Pumas to a remarkable third place at the 2007 World Cup in France, played the last of his 72 tests in the 34-10 bronze-medal triumph over the hosts in Paris. The former Richmond and Bristol scrumhalf spent the post-World Cup season with French second-tier club Racing Metro 92 before being coaxed out of retirement by Stade Francais, the club he first joined in 2003 and with whom he won the title in 2004 and 2007. However, the 34-year-old was injured in April and decided to finally call it a day. "This celebration was for my friends not for me," a tearful Pichot told reporters after being carried off the CASI pitch on the shoulders of the players and surrounded by fans who poured on to the field. "There were about 80 friends here playing for the fun of it. I'll never forget it."" - Alejandro from Bookmarklet

"British and Irish Lions boss Ian McGeechan admitted Saturday's last-gasp defeat by South Africa was one of the biggest disappointments of his career." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

"A brilliant touchline conversion with the last kick of the game prevented the Lions from getting back to winning ways in Cape Town." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

The Lions couldn't score a touchdown and 2 field goals in one game, even if they were playing a girl rugby team. - Matthew DeVries

Little about the Lions' performance today will give the Springboks concern. - Baffled

Argentina won 32-18. - Alejandro

"The British and Irish Lions gave themselves a mountain to climb in their three-match series with South Africa after the world champions survived a stirring second-half comeback to win a nail-biting opening Test in Durban." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

"The British and Irish Lions will try to take a crucial step towards winning their first series since 1997 when they face South Africa on Saturday." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

"Head coach Ian McGeechan was delighted with the British and Irish Lions' character after they came through a stern test to defeat Western Province." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

"Argentina survived England's second-half fightback to level the series 1-1 in the second and final Test in Salta." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

Alejandro, what did I say? ;-) - Kol Tregaskes

Yea, and you have to consider that England had 16 players on the field... :) - Alejandro

"ENGLAND'S late fightback almost denied Argentina their deserved, series-equalling victory. Andy Goode followed up his four penalties by converting Matt Banahan's superb 79th minute try as the tourists rallied from 14-3 down at half-time. But the impressive Pumas, inspired by Juan Martin Hernandez, clung on at the Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena in Salta." - Alejandro from Bookmarklet

"England World Cup winners Josh Lewsey and Martin Corry bowed out of rugby as the Barbarians were beaten by Australia at the Sydney Football Stadium." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet

I was upset with Argentina losing against England, but then I watched the Barbarians get their ass kicked by Australia and I felt better. :) - Alejandro

"The British and Irish Lions survived a severe test by the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein to cling on for the third win of their South Africa tour." - Kol Tregaskes from Bookmarklet