Midweek Madness - Sprinklers interupt Barbarians vs Samoa match in London
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpBy now you've no doubt heard all about the sprinklers that went off during the Barbarians 27-24 win over Samoa at London's Olympic Stadium on Saturday. Some great photos emerged, so now you can see some...
Three players join Wallabies squad in US
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auGiant winger Taqele Naiyaravoro is a chance to make his Test debut against the United States in Chicago this weekend, after being one of three players called into help the Wallabies World Cup squad’s...
Rugby World Cup organisers play down Olympic Stadium fears after teething trouble
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Sprinklers came on during Samoa v Barbarians match at Olympic Stadium• Fans also complained about lack of wifi, beer and view from high seatsWorld Cup organisers say they are confident that London’s...
Barbarians edge Samoa in physical battle at the Olympic Stadium
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpThe Barbarians got the better of Samoa in a closely fought contest at the Olympic Stadium in London earlier today. Kane Thompson needed to be cooled off, so the sprinklers came on mid match, as fans weren't...
Samoa and Barbarians collide to give Olympic Stadium a rugby workout
1 decade ago by The GuardianOnce home to athletics glory, east London is now preparing for the Rugby World Cup – and plenty more besidesThree years on from the London 2012’s Super Saturday, major sport returned to the Olympic...
Barbarians 27 Samoa 24, match report: incompetence and overzealous officialdom overshadow venue's debut
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsBarbarians 27 Samoa 24: Mix of British incompetence and overzealous officialdom overshadow venue's rugby debut
Leali'ifano backed to impress against Barbarians
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumLeali'ifano backed to impress against Barbarians
Lealiifano will impress for Barbarians
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyChristian Lealiifano has been backed by Barbarians coach Jamie Joseph to put in a top performance against Samoa this weekend.The Baabaas face Samoa for the first time in their history and will also achieve...
Samoa seek to turn a shambles into a barnstormer at Rugby World Cup
1 decade ago by The GuardianSamoa, who play the Barbarians at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday, are determined to emerge with South Africa from a pool that also includes ScotlandSamoa have arrived at their World Cup base in Brighton...
