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Friday, August 21, 2009
St Helens v Huddersfield Live Streaming Super League Rygby
St. Helens
Huddersfield Giants
Match Official: I Smith
Venue: GPW Recruitment Stadium
Date: 21 August 2009,Friday
Time:19:00 GMT
St Helens have experienced pair Sean Long and Keiron Cunningham back from injury but Kyle Eastmond, Gary Wheeler, Bryn Hargreaves, Andrew Dixon and Chris Dean remain on the sidelines alongside Maurie Fa’asavalu and Jason Cayless.
Huddersfield Giants give a debut to teenage full-back Elliott Hodgson in a youthful line-up a week ahead of the Challenge Cup final.
Forward Andy Raleigh is back from a two-month lay-off with an Achilles injury and prop Paul Jackson leads a side lacking 10 members of their semi-final team.
Venue: GPW Recruitment Stadium
Date: 21 August 2009,Friday
Time:19:00 GMT
St Helens have experienced pair Sean Long and Keiron Cunningham back from injury but Kyle Eastmond, Gary Wheeler, Bryn Hargreaves, Andrew Dixon and Chris Dean remain on the sidelines alongside Maurie Fa’asavalu and Jason Cayless.
Huddersfield Giants give a debut to teenage full-back Elliott Hodgson in a youthful line-up a week ahead of the Challenge Cup final.
Forward Andy Raleigh is back from a two-month lay-off with an Achilles injury and prop Paul Jackson leads a side lacking 10 members of their semi-final team.
St. Helens squad
Wellens, Gardner, Gidley, Meli, Pryce, Long, Cunningham, Graham, Gilmour, Wilkin, Flannery, Roby, Puletua, Clough, Ellis, Ashurst, Lomax, Emmitt, Johnson.
Huddersfield Giants squad
Aspinwall, Crabtree, Faiumu, D. Griffin, Raleigh, Finnigan, P. Jackson, Kirmond, Lawrence, Moore, Cudjoe, Lunt, Hemingway, J. Griffin, Carlile, Larne, Sculthorpe, E. Hodgson, A. Brown.
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Blue Bulls vs Leopards Live Streaming Currie Cup Rugby
Currie Cup Rugby
Platinum Leopards
vs
vs
Blue Bulls
Match Day: 21 August,2009, Friday
Time: 17:10 GMT,13:10 EDT,03:10 AEST
Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Time: 17:10 GMT,13:10 EDT,03:10 AEST
Venue: Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria
Blue Bulls rugby coach Frans Ludeke is using Friday night's Currie Cup match against the winless Leopards at Loftus to rest some players, and the new-look Blue Bulls side will be led by impressive No 8 Dewald Potgieter.
Usual captain and hooker Derick Kuün, gets a welcome break as an entire new front row take over from Gurthro Steenkamp (with the Springboks), Kuün and Werner Kruger.
Frik Kirsten (tighthead), Bandise Maku (hooker) and Dean Greyling start against the Leopards, and Fudge Mabeta runs on as lock in place of Wilhelm Steenkamp.
Pedrie Wannenburg (pictured) starts at flank with Jacques Burger moving to the bench, while Springbok fullback Zane Kirchner replaces Tiger Mangweni and co-Bok Akona Ndungane, gets the right wing berth with Gerhard van den Heever moving to the left.
Marius Delport is no longer part of the match-22.
At centre, Stefan Watermeyer moves to the bench to give Stephan Dippenaar a run at outside centre.
Jaco Pretorius moves to the inside. Burton Francis regains his flyhalf spot at the expense of Francois Brummer who is on the bench.
Blue Bulls team is:
Zane Kirchner, Akona Ndungane, Stephan Dippenaar, Jaco Pretorius, Gerhard van den Heever; Burton Francis, Francois Hougaard; Dewald Potgieter (capt.), Pedrie Wannenburg, Deon Stegmann, Fudge Mabeta, Flip van der Merwe, Frik Kirsten, Bandise Maku, Dean Greyling.
Replacements: Derick Kuun, Werner Kruger, Wilhelm Steenkamp, Jacques Burger, Heini Adams, Francois Brummer, Stefan Watermeyer.
Usual captain and hooker Derick Kuün, gets a welcome break as an entire new front row take over from Gurthro Steenkamp (with the Springboks), Kuün and Werner Kruger.
Frik Kirsten (tighthead), Bandise Maku (hooker) and Dean Greyling start against the Leopards, and Fudge Mabeta runs on as lock in place of Wilhelm Steenkamp.
Pedrie Wannenburg (pictured) starts at flank with Jacques Burger moving to the bench, while Springbok fullback Zane Kirchner replaces Tiger Mangweni and co-Bok Akona Ndungane, gets the right wing berth with Gerhard van den Heever moving to the left.
Marius Delport is no longer part of the match-22.
At centre, Stefan Watermeyer moves to the bench to give Stephan Dippenaar a run at outside centre.
Jaco Pretorius moves to the inside. Burton Francis regains his flyhalf spot at the expense of Francois Brummer who is on the bench.
Blue Bulls team is:
Zane Kirchner, Akona Ndungane, Stephan Dippenaar, Jaco Pretorius, Gerhard van den Heever; Burton Francis, Francois Hougaard; Dewald Potgieter (capt.), Pedrie Wannenburg, Deon Stegmann, Fudge Mabeta, Flip van der Merwe, Frik Kirsten, Bandise Maku, Dean Greyling.
Replacements: Derick Kuun, Werner Kruger, Wilhelm Steenkamp, Jacques Burger, Heini Adams, Francois Brummer, Stefan Watermeyer.
Leopards - Russell Jeacocks; Jovan Bowles, Deon van Rensburg, Berndt Theissinger, Jan van Zyl; Clayton Durand, Michael Bondesio; RW Kember, Wilhelm Koch (capt.), André Swanepoel, Draad Linde, Rudi Mathee, Os van der Walt, Gavin Williamson, Divan Kotze.
Replacements: Pellow van der Westhuizen, Philip Lemmer, Ligtoring Landman, Bennie Adams, Theo van Wyk, Shuaib Samaai, Danie Dames.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
New Zealand v Australia Live Streaming Tri-Nations Rugby
New Zealand vs Australia
Date: 22 August 2009, Saturday
Time: 10:05 GMT, 06:05 EDT, 2o:05 AEST
Venue: Olympic Stadium, Sydney
All the hype of a Bledisloe Cup match aside, Australia and New Zealand are playing for survival in the TriNations in Saturday's rugby union international at the former Olympic stadium.
The All Blacks have won 10 of the past 12 tests between the countries, and are the defending Bledisloe Cup and TriNations champions.
But they lost two in a row in South Africa after beating the Wallabies in Auckland to open the tournament.
Australia, meanwhile, also lost to the Springboks in South Africa on Aug. 8 and, with a single point from two matches, trail the leading Springboks by 10 points. South Africa's 12 points is eight ahead of New Zealand.
The Wallabies would almost certainly slide out of contention with another loss, while the All Blacks would find it difficult to come back after three straight losses to challenge South Africa's early dominance of the tournament.
The Wallabies have one thing in their favor - they've won three of the past four tests in Sydney, including a 34-19 victory over New Zealand last year in Kiwi Robbie Deans' first Bledisloe Cup match as coach of Australia.
All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith is wary, despite the All Blacks' 22-16 win over Australia at Auckland last month.
"They gave us a hiding here last year, that's all I know," Smith told New Zealand Press Association on Thursday.
"They've got 11 of those players fronting and they've got a big one (flanker Rocky Elsom) back.
"Sometimes the test has turned on a little thing. I wouldn't think it's psychological, it's just the way the games have gone.
"It's going to be another close one."If the All Blacks win, they'll retain the Bledisloe Cup with two matches to spare.
"It's a big game for us, there's no hiding from that," Smith said. "In terms of the Tri-Nations, one of us is going to be out.
"We talk about Bledisloe Cup too because it's a huge trophy for us but we think highly of the TriNations too. That's important to us and you don't want to give that up lightly."
Star flyhalf Daniel Carter will return for the All Blacks, his first test of the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in January.
Carter has only played one club game and three matches for his Canterbury province leading into his 60th test appearance, and 14th against Australia.
Teams :
Australia: James O'Connor, Lachie Turner, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Berrick Barnes, Drew Mitchell, Matt Giteau, Luke Burgess; Richard Brown, George Smith (captain), Rocky Elsom, Nathan Sharpe, James Horwill, Al Baxter, Stephen Moore, Benn Robinson.
Reserves: Tatafu Polota-Nau, Ben Alexander, Dean Mumm, David Pocock, Will Genia, Ryan Cross, Peter Hynes.
New Zealand: Mils Muliaina, Josevata Rokocoko, Conrad Smith, Luke McAlister, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Dan Carter, Jimmy Cowan; Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (captain), Jerome Kaino, Isaac Ross, Brad Thorn, Owen Franks, Andrew Hore, Tony Woodcock.
Reserves: Aled de Malmanche, John Afoa, Jason Eaton, Rodney So'oialo, Brendon Leonard, Stephen Donald, Ma'a Nonu.
Watch Live On Sky Sports Xtra (10:30-13:00)
Saturday, August 8, 2009
St Helens v Huddersfield Live Streaming Challenge Cup Semi Final
ST HELENS v HUDDERSFIELD
CHALLENGE CUP SEMI-FINAL
Venue: Halliwell Jones Stadium
Date: Sunday 9th August 2009
Time:15:00 GMT
BROADCAST DETAILS
BBC2 (14:30-17:00)
Date: Sunday 9th August 2009
Time:15:00 GMT
BROADCAST DETAILS
BBC2 (14:30-17:00)
St. Helens Coach Mick Potter expects a tough examination in the second Carnegie Challenge Cup Semi Final on Sunday as his cup kings come up against an in form Huddersfield Giants side coached by his former colleague Nathan Brown.
Speaking to the official Carnegie Challenge Cup semi-final match day programme Potter says that it’s no shock that the Coach standing between St. Helens and a fourth consecutive trip to the Carnegie Challenge Cup Final has revitalised the Giants this season.
St Helens have announced their 19-man squad for the Challenge Cup Semi Final clash with Huddersfield Giants on Sunday August 9, 2009 at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
Sean Long returns to the squad following a broken jaw, whilst Bryn Hargreaves and Chris Dean are welcomed back following mumps and gastroenteritis respectively.
James Roby misses out for another week with a broken hand.
Mick Potter will choose from:
1. Paul Wellens, 2. Ade Gardner, 3. Matt Gidley, 5. Francis Meli, 6. Leon Pryce, 7. Sean Long, 9. Keiron Cunningham, 10. James Graham, 11. Lee Gilmour, 12. Jon Wilkin, 13. Chris Flannery, 15. Bryn Hargreaves, 16. Tony Puletua, 17. Paul Clough, 18. Kyle Eastmond, 19. Chris Dean, 24. Andrew Dixon, 28. Matty Ashurst, 31. Jake Emmitt.
Giants Head Coach Nathan Brown has named his 19 man squad for Sunday's mouth-watering Carnegie Challenge Cup semi final clash.
The Giants 19 man squad is:
1) Brett Hodgson3) Kevin Brown4) Paul Whatuira5) David Hodgson6) Liam Fulton7) Luke Robinson8) Eorl Crabtree9) David Faiumu10 Darrell Griffin11) Jamahl Lolesi13) Stephen Wild14) Simon Finnigan15) Paul Jackson16) Keith Mason18) Danny Kirmond19) Michael Lawrence20) Scott Moore21) Leroy Cudjoe24) Shaun Lunt
Friday, August 7, 2009
Harlequins vs Bradford Bulls Live Streaming Rugby Video
Harlequins RL
vs
Bradford Bulls
Match Official: I Smith
Venue: Twickenham Stoop Stadium
Date: 8 August 2009
Time: 14:00 GMT
Harlequins coach Brian McDermott feels his players are in fine shape: "We’ve already started showing signs of momentum swinging in our direction and having our captain, Rob Purdham, back in the team will add to that."
Purdham has been out for seven weeks after surgery to remove a blood clot from his wrist. Captain Chad Randall is also in contention to return after a knee injury.
Despite their lowly position, Bradford Bulls coach Steve McNamara is determined to ensure they finish strongly ahead of a squad revamp over the winter.
Venue: Twickenham Stoop Stadium
Date: 8 August 2009
Time: 14:00 GMT
Harlequins coach Brian McDermott feels his players are in fine shape: "We’ve already started showing signs of momentum swinging in our direction and having our captain, Rob Purdham, back in the team will add to that."
Purdham has been out for seven weeks after surgery to remove a blood clot from his wrist. Captain Chad Randall is also in contention to return after a knee injury.
Despite their lowly position, Bradford Bulls coach Steve McNamara is determined to ensure they finish strongly ahead of a squad revamp over the winter.
Harlequins RL squad
Dorn, Esders, Gafa, Gale, Golden, Haggerty, Heckenberg, Kaye, McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Melling, Orr, Purdham, Randall, Robinson, Sharp, Temata, Ward, Wells, Williamson.
Bradford Bulls squad
Sykes, Langley, Sheriffe, Kopczak, Donaldson, Scruton, Menzies, Newton, Godwin, Cook, Halley, Nero, Lynch, Tadulala, Morrison, Burgess, Worrincy, Platt, Deacon.
Wigan vs Warrington Live Rugby Challenge Cup Semi Final
WIGAN v WARRINGTON
CHALLENGE CUP SEMI-FINAL
Saturday 8th August 2009, 14:30
The RFL is delighted to announce that the Carnegie Challenge Cup semi-final between Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors at Stobart Stadium, Halton on Saturday is a sell-out.
The last few remaining tickets were sold earlier today meaning the semi-final will be played out in front of a capacity crowd of 12,975.
“It’s going to be a cracking semi-final and we’re looking forward to being roared on by the most passionate fans in Rugby League,” said Wigan’s Marketing Director Simon Collinson.
“The atmosphere at Widnes is going to be electric and I’m sure that will bring out the best in both teams as they look to keep the Wembley dream alive.
“Wigan have a good record at Halton Stadium – we beat Bradford there in the engage Super League play-offs last season – and it’s fantastic that we’re going to be playing in front of a full house.”
Warrington Chief Executive Andy Gatcliffe said: “Once again the Warrington fans have come out in their numbers, they never let us down.
BROADCAST DETAILS
BBC1 (14:00-16:30)
Hawkes Bay vs Wellington Live streaming Rugby on 8th August
Hawkes Bay vs Wellington
Air New Zealand Cup 2009
Date:8th August 2009, Saturday
Time: 5:35 GMT, 1:35 EDT, 15:35 AEST
Date:8th August 2009, Saturday
Time: 5:35 GMT, 1:35 EDT, 15:35 AEST
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Auckland vs Canterbury Live streaming Rugby game on 8th August
Auckland vs Canterbury
Air New Zealand Cup 2009
Date:8th August 2009, Saturday
Time: 7:35 GMT, 3:35 EDT, 17:35 AEST
Date:8th August 2009, Saturday
Time: 7:35 GMT, 3:35 EDT, 17:35 AEST
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South Africa vs Australia Live Streaming Rugby on 8 August
South Africa vs Australia
Venue: Newland Stadium, Cape Town
Venue: Newland Stadium, Cape Town
Date: 8 August, 2009
Time: 15:00 GMT, 01:00 AEST, 11:00 RDT
The Wallabies have named an unchanged starting team to face the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday.
The only change is that Phil Waugh is dropped for Peter Hynes who comes on to the bench.
Hynes replaces New South Wales flanker Phil Waugh in a straight swap on the bench in order to make a more conventional split among the run on reserves.
The team is otherwise unchanged to the team that lost 16-22 to the All Blacks in Australia’s opening match of the TriNations.
While the Wallabies have not won at Cape Town since 1992, the squad does feature 13 of the players who participated in last year’s 27-15 win over South Africa at Durban.
That success was Australia’s first on South African soil for eight years, and just the second win achieved by the Wallabies in the Republic from 14 attempts since the TriNations kicked off in 1996.
South Africa aim for a home clean-sweep when they tackle Australia in the TriNations on Saturday having comfortably disposed of the All Blacks with back-to-back wins.
But the world champions know that Robbie Deans' side, with fly-half Matt Giteau in prime form, will pose more challenges than New Zealand.
South Africa have leapt to the top of the TriNations table after recording successive wins against the All Blacks, while Australia will go into the game having last played three weeks ago.
Australia team:
15,Adam Ashley,Cooper, 14,Lachie Turner, 13,Stirling Mortlock (captain), 12,Berrick Barnes, 11,Drew Mitchell, 10,Matt Giteau, 9,Luke Burgess, 8,Wycliff Palu, 7,George Smith, 6,Richard Brown, 5,Nathan Sharpe, 4,James Horwill, 3,Al Baxter, 2,Stephen Moore, 1,Benn Robinson
Replacements: 16,Tatafu Polota,Nau, 17,Ben Alexander, 18,Dean Mumm, 19,David Pocock, 20,Will Genia, 21,Peter Hynes, 22,James O'Connor
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Sharks vs Leopards Live Streaming Currie Cup
vs
Platinum Leopards
Date: 7 August, 2009
Time: 16:00 GMT , 12:00 EDT, 2:00 AEST
Venue:Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace, Phokeng
Date: 7 August, 2009
Time: 16:00 GMT , 12:00 EDT, 2:00 AEST
Venue:Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace, Phokeng
The Sharks have named their big name signing Juan Hernandez to start against the Leopards at Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg on Friday.
With scrumhalf Rory Kockott ruled out of the clash with a shoulder injury, Hernandez will partner Charl McLeod in the halfback combination in order to provide that extra boost in the kicking department.
Young Guy Cronje will play off the bench. In other changes, talented Wiehahn Herbst starts his first game at tighthead prop while Pat Cilliers moves to loosehead as Deon Carstens is out with a rib injury.
Odwa Ndungane is yet another experienced player who has been sidelined with injury (hamstring), and has been replaced by fleet-footed Chris Jordaan.
Meanwhile, Waylon Murray continues to be brought back slowly after an ongoing knee injury and will be on the bench for the second consecutive week.
Leopards - Russell Jeacocks; Jovan Bowles, Deon van Rensburg, Berndt Theissinger, Jan van Zyl; Clayton Durand, Michael Bondesio; RW Kember, Wilhelm Koch (capt.), André Swanepoel, Draad Linde, Rudi Mathee, Os van der Walt, Gavin Williamson, Divan Kotze.
Replacements: Pellow van der Westhuizen, Philip Lemmer, Ligtoring Landman, Bennie Adams, Theo van Wyk, Shuaib Samaai, Danie Dames.
The Sharks – Stefan Terblanche (capt.), Chris Jordaan, Andries Strauss, Riaan Swanepoel, Lwazi Mvovo, Juan Hernandez, Charl McLeod, Ryan Kankowski, Jean Deysel, Keegan Daniel, Albert van den Berg, Steven Sykes, Wiehahn Herbst, Skipper Badenhorst, Patric Cilliers.
Replacements: Craig Burden, Dale Chadwick, Michael Rhodes, Jacques Botes, Ross Cronje, Guy Cronje, Waylon Murray.
Free State Cheetahs vs Blue Bulls Live Streaming Rugby game
Currie Cup Rugby
Free State Cheetahs
vs
vs
Blue Bulls
Match Day: 7 August,2009, Friday
Time: 17:10 GMT
Venue: Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein
Time: 17:10 GMT
Venue: Vodacom Park, Bloemfontein
The Free State Cheetahs will be without captain Hendro Scholtz for their Currie Cup match against the Blue Bulls in Bloemfontein on Friday night.
Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss will lead the team, and young Johan Wessels returns to the side as No 6 flank in place of Scholtz, who has an elbow injury.
Wessels missed last weekend's match against the Sharks because of a leg injury.
The Cheetahs team is:
Hennie Daniller, Danwel Demas, Corne Uys, Robert Ebersohn, Jongi Nokwe, Jacques-Louis Potgieter, JP Joubert, Francois Uys, Frans Viljoen, Johan Wessels, David de Villiers, Nico Breedt, WP Nel, Adriaan Strauss (capt.), Coenie Oosthuizen.
Replacements: Richardt Strauss, Jean Botha, Izak van der Westhuizen, Kabamba Floors, Tertius Carse, Louis Strydom, JW Jonker.
Blue Bulls team is:
Tiger Mangweni; Gerhard van den Heever, Jaco Pretorius, Wynand Olivier, Francois Hougaard; Francois Brummer, Heini Adams; Dries van Schalkwyk, Dewald Potgieter, Jacques Burger, Wilhelm Steenkamp, Flip van der Merwe, Werner Kruger, Derick Kuün (captain), Gurthro Steenkamp.
Replacements: Bandise Maku, Frik Kirsten, Jaco Engels, Fudge Mabeta, Gerrit-Jan van Velze, JC Roos, Marius Delport.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Storm vs Cowboys Live Free Video link for PC
CURRENT POS: 4 POINTS: 27
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CURRENT POS: 6 POINTS: 24
Storm v Cowboys | Olympic Park, Melbourne | Fri, 7 Aug 2009 19:35
Finals football comes early in Melbourne as two sides who are expected to take part in the post-season battle it out for positions in the top eight.
The Storm may have fallen to the table-topping Dragons last week but they showed enough grit to prove they should still be good enough to nab a position in the top four.
They probably only need one more victory over the final five weeks to ensure a place somewhere in the top eight but Craig Bellamy’s men are after a home final so expect to see them at their best for this blockbuster.
The Cowboys turned around a worrying form line last Friday night to demolish the Titans, pushing them back in to sixth spot and in a good position to consolidate. This game probably represents their last chance to make a push for a top-four berth but is also important as they are already equal on competition points with the eighth-placed sides and just a win in front of the ninth-placed Wests Tigers and 10th-placed Broncos.
While they are unlikely to fall out of the top eight with a loss they could easily drop to eighth and be joined by the above-mentioned clubs.
The home side Storm has lost powerful forward Sika Manu to a season-ending leg injury but thankfully former representative star Ryan Hoffman returns to take his place.
The only other change from last weekend’s tough loss is the return of Adam Blair on the bench in place of Hep Cahill.
The Cowboys have named a few changes to the starting line-up that hit the ground against the Titans – although coach Neil Henry could easily pull the same last-minute changes he did last Friday night.
Anthony Watts has once again been named to start at hooker, which sees Grant Rovelli revert back to five-eighth, Steve Southern move back to lock, while Manase Manuokafoa moves to the bench.
Matt Scott has once again been named to start for Antonio Kaufusi, while Travis Burns has been added as an extra man on the bench.
Watch out Storm: While the Cowboys’ attacking unit is run by Johnathan Thurston and Matt Bowen, it is the little-known winger John Williams, or the ‘Wolfbrother’, who is making plenty of waves this season.
Williams leads the Cowboys in line breaks with 11 for the season and he is averaging 93 metres a match, even though he isn’t the biggest winger in the competition. He has 10 tries so far and odds are he’ll have more before the season is out.
Speaking of tries, keep an eye on Grant Rovelli and Manase Manuokafoa when they get close to the line. They are the only semi- or regular Cowboys without a try for the year – and time is running out to get off the dreaded doughnut!
Watch out Cowboys: This match shapes as the perfect one for Billy Slater to run amok chasing short kicks for tries.
Slater’s acceleration is hard to contain and he is arguably the competition’s best chaser of chip and grubber kicks, something the Cowboys have trouble defusing. The North Queensland boys are ranked equal last at defusing chip kicks, successfully cleaning up just half of those thrown at them, and second last in the NRL at taking care of grubber kicks.
The good news is they have managed to keep their mistakes away from the try line and are one of the better teams in the NRL at stopping tries from kicks with just 11 against for the year. But defending the Cooper Cronk and Cameron Smith arsenal of short kicks is a whole new predicament.
Where it will be won: This game will come down to the battle of the left-edge attacks and therefore the right-edge defence.
Both sides are hugely successful in attack on their left edge and will continue to attack to their strengths. If you look at a rugby league field from end to end and split it into five areas (left side, left edge, centre, right edge, right side) you can get a feel for where teams are most prolific.
Both the Storm and the Cowboys have scored more tries on the left edge than the other four areas this season. For the Cowboys, they have managed an impressive 26 tries this year on the left edge, a little better than the Storm who have 20 tries. But while the visitors have scored more tries on the left edge than the Storm it is defence in the same area which gives the Melbourne a significant edge.
They have allowed just four tries all year by opposition teams on the left edge (which is up against their right-side defenders) which means the Cowboys’ left-edge attack will need to be at its absolute best to continue their fruitful earnings.
The Cowboys’ defence in the same area has been far from stiff, leaking 20 tries for the season. With this knowledge you can be certain the Storm will send plenty of traffic to the left fringes over and over again.
The History
Played 19; Storm 14, Cowboys 5. The Storm beat North Queensland 26-12 earlier this year in Townsville to make it five straight against Cowboys. The Cowboys are yet to find a way to win at Olympic Park in the six times they have travelled to the Victorian capital.
Conclusion
While the Cowboys showed great form to bust the Titans’ undefeated home streak last week, the Storm were pretty impressive in defeat against the Dragons also.
Melbourne are always a tougher proposition at Olympic Park and will start favourites but if the Cowboys duo of Bowen and Thurston get cranking again they are certainly a chance of an upset win.
Stay with the Storm if you are tipping well but with time running out take a serious look at the Cowboys if you need an upset.
Match officials: Referees – Tony Archer & Gerard Sutton; Sideline Officials – Steve Carrall & Chris James; Video Ref – Paul Simpkins.
Televised: Channel Nine – Live 7.30pm (Qld), delayed 9.30pm (NSW); Fox Sports – Delayed 1am.
Finals football comes early in Melbourne as two sides who are expected to take part in the post-season battle it out for positions in the top eight.
The Storm may have fallen to the table-topping Dragons last week but they showed enough grit to prove they should still be good enough to nab a position in the top four.
They probably only need one more victory over the final five weeks to ensure a place somewhere in the top eight but Craig Bellamy’s men are after a home final so expect to see them at their best for this blockbuster.
The Cowboys turned around a worrying form line last Friday night to demolish the Titans, pushing them back in to sixth spot and in a good position to consolidate. This game probably represents their last chance to make a push for a top-four berth but is also important as they are already equal on competition points with the eighth-placed sides and just a win in front of the ninth-placed Wests Tigers and 10th-placed Broncos.
While they are unlikely to fall out of the top eight with a loss they could easily drop to eighth and be joined by the above-mentioned clubs.
The home side Storm has lost powerful forward Sika Manu to a season-ending leg injury but thankfully former representative star Ryan Hoffman returns to take his place.
The only other change from last weekend’s tough loss is the return of Adam Blair on the bench in place of Hep Cahill.
The Cowboys have named a few changes to the starting line-up that hit the ground against the Titans – although coach Neil Henry could easily pull the same last-minute changes he did last Friday night.
Anthony Watts has once again been named to start at hooker, which sees Grant Rovelli revert back to five-eighth, Steve Southern move back to lock, while Manase Manuokafoa moves to the bench.
Matt Scott has once again been named to start for Antonio Kaufusi, while Travis Burns has been added as an extra man on the bench.
Watch out Storm: While the Cowboys’ attacking unit is run by Johnathan Thurston and Matt Bowen, it is the little-known winger John Williams, or the ‘Wolfbrother’, who is making plenty of waves this season.
Williams leads the Cowboys in line breaks with 11 for the season and he is averaging 93 metres a match, even though he isn’t the biggest winger in the competition. He has 10 tries so far and odds are he’ll have more before the season is out.
Speaking of tries, keep an eye on Grant Rovelli and Manase Manuokafoa when they get close to the line. They are the only semi- or regular Cowboys without a try for the year – and time is running out to get off the dreaded doughnut!
Watch out Cowboys: This match shapes as the perfect one for Billy Slater to run amok chasing short kicks for tries.
Slater’s acceleration is hard to contain and he is arguably the competition’s best chaser of chip and grubber kicks, something the Cowboys have trouble defusing. The North Queensland boys are ranked equal last at defusing chip kicks, successfully cleaning up just half of those thrown at them, and second last in the NRL at taking care of grubber kicks.
The good news is they have managed to keep their mistakes away from the try line and are one of the better teams in the NRL at stopping tries from kicks with just 11 against for the year. But defending the Cooper Cronk and Cameron Smith arsenal of short kicks is a whole new predicament.
Where it will be won: This game will come down to the battle of the left-edge attacks and therefore the right-edge defence.
Both sides are hugely successful in attack on their left edge and will continue to attack to their strengths. If you look at a rugby league field from end to end and split it into five areas (left side, left edge, centre, right edge, right side) you can get a feel for where teams are most prolific.
Both the Storm and the Cowboys have scored more tries on the left edge than the other four areas this season. For the Cowboys, they have managed an impressive 26 tries this year on the left edge, a little better than the Storm who have 20 tries. But while the visitors have scored more tries on the left edge than the Storm it is defence in the same area which gives the Melbourne a significant edge.
They have allowed just four tries all year by opposition teams on the left edge (which is up against their right-side defenders) which means the Cowboys’ left-edge attack will need to be at its absolute best to continue their fruitful earnings.
The Cowboys’ defence in the same area has been far from stiff, leaking 20 tries for the season. With this knowledge you can be certain the Storm will send plenty of traffic to the left fringes over and over again.
The History
Played 19; Storm 14, Cowboys 5. The Storm beat North Queensland 26-12 earlier this year in Townsville to make it five straight against Cowboys. The Cowboys are yet to find a way to win at Olympic Park in the six times they have travelled to the Victorian capital.
Conclusion
While the Cowboys showed great form to bust the Titans’ undefeated home streak last week, the Storm were pretty impressive in defeat against the Dragons also.
Melbourne are always a tougher proposition at Olympic Park and will start favourites but if the Cowboys duo of Bowen and Thurston get cranking again they are certainly a chance of an upset win.
Stay with the Storm if you are tipping well but with time running out take a serious look at the Cowboys if you need an upset.
Match officials: Referees – Tony Archer & Gerard Sutton; Sideline Officials – Steve Carrall & Chris James; Video Ref – Paul Simpkins.
Televised: Channel Nine – Live 7.30pm (Qld), delayed 9.30pm (NSW); Fox Sports – Delayed 1am.
Panthers vs Dragons Live Streaming Rugby Game
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Panthers v Dragons | CUA Stadium, Penrith | Fri, 7 Aug 2009 19:35
A huge game for both sides, with the table-topping Dragons not wanting to take their foot off the pedal as they cruise towards their first minor premiership since the stand-alone St George side achieved the feat in 1985.
Meanwhile Matthew Elliott’s Panthers can’t afford an exhale just yet – their good form has elevated them to fifth on the NRL ladder on 25 points, but given the eighth-placed Knights are just a point away a defeat could prove catastrophic in their bid for finals football.
The home side have rebounded strongly since their drubbing at the hands of the Rabbitohs in Round 18. They smashed the Raiders, then surprised plenty with a gutsy defeat of the Cowboys in Townsville before steaming home to grab one competition point in a thrilling 32-all draw with the Warriors at CUA Stadium last week.
The fact they trailed the out-of-sorts Warriors 32-6 with 27 minutes remaining is a worry – but the way they blitzed back into the contest can only be a positive as the side has now proven they can overcome extreme adversity. And from that comes confidence.
Importantly, star lock Luke Lewis, sidelined with a broken toe since Round 13, has been named in jersey no.19 and is expected to get good game time subject to a late fitness test.
The Dragons showed their mettle against the Storm last week, overturning a 12-4 scoreline late in the second half to accelerate away from an in-form Melbourne in the second stanza to run out comfortable 26-12 winners.
They’ve now won six in a row and would seem on track for the minor premiership, or at worst, second place after the regular rounds.
They are strengthened for this game with the return from injury of key duo, centre Matt Cooper and lock Jeremy Smith, who help form a six-man bench.
The History
Played 20; Panthers 6, Dragons 14. The Dragons have won six of the past eight including the past five in a row. The Panthers haven’t beaten the Dragons since a nail-biting 13-12 win in Wollongong in 2006. But the Panthers’ record at home is much better, winning 50 per cent of the 10 encounters at CUA Stadium.
Conclusion
Just how much last week’s crucial game took out of the Dragons remains to be seen. There’s no doubt Wayne Bennett’s side lifted a huge gorilla off its back and sometimes the mental letdown that follows can result in an inability to get ‘up’ for the next game. That’s not complacency, but rather an unavoidable aspect of a tough season.
Penrith will prove a formidable opponent for the premiership favourites; they are less structured than other NRL sides but their unpredictability can often pay huge dividends. They need Michael Jennings to get off to a flyer and they need to post points early – if they don’t they won’t be able to chase down the Dragons if their opponents get ahead by 10. Simple as that.
On form it’s hard to go past the Dragons.
Match officials: Referees – Gavin Badger & Ashley Klein; Sideline Officials – Steve Chiddy & Gavin Morris; Video Ref – Steve Clark.
Televised
Channel Nine – Live 7.30pm (NSW), delayed 9.30pm (Qld); Fox Sports – Delayed 11.30pm.
A huge game for both sides, with the table-topping Dragons not wanting to take their foot off the pedal as they cruise towards their first minor premiership since the stand-alone St George side achieved the feat in 1985.
Meanwhile Matthew Elliott’s Panthers can’t afford an exhale just yet – their good form has elevated them to fifth on the NRL ladder on 25 points, but given the eighth-placed Knights are just a point away a defeat could prove catastrophic in their bid for finals football.
The home side have rebounded strongly since their drubbing at the hands of the Rabbitohs in Round 18. They smashed the Raiders, then surprised plenty with a gutsy defeat of the Cowboys in Townsville before steaming home to grab one competition point in a thrilling 32-all draw with the Warriors at CUA Stadium last week.
The fact they trailed the out-of-sorts Warriors 32-6 with 27 minutes remaining is a worry – but the way they blitzed back into the contest can only be a positive as the side has now proven they can overcome extreme adversity. And from that comes confidence.
Importantly, star lock Luke Lewis, sidelined with a broken toe since Round 13, has been named in jersey no.19 and is expected to get good game time subject to a late fitness test.
The Dragons showed their mettle against the Storm last week, overturning a 12-4 scoreline late in the second half to accelerate away from an in-form Melbourne in the second stanza to run out comfortable 26-12 winners.
They’ve now won six in a row and would seem on track for the minor premiership, or at worst, second place after the regular rounds.
They are strengthened for this game with the return from injury of key duo, centre Matt Cooper and lock Jeremy Smith, who help form a six-man bench.
The History
Played 20; Panthers 6, Dragons 14. The Dragons have won six of the past eight including the past five in a row. The Panthers haven’t beaten the Dragons since a nail-biting 13-12 win in Wollongong in 2006. But the Panthers’ record at home is much better, winning 50 per cent of the 10 encounters at CUA Stadium.
Conclusion
Just how much last week’s crucial game took out of the Dragons remains to be seen. There’s no doubt Wayne Bennett’s side lifted a huge gorilla off its back and sometimes the mental letdown that follows can result in an inability to get ‘up’ for the next game. That’s not complacency, but rather an unavoidable aspect of a tough season.
Penrith will prove a formidable opponent for the premiership favourites; they are less structured than other NRL sides but their unpredictability can often pay huge dividends. They need Michael Jennings to get off to a flyer and they need to post points early – if they don’t they won’t be able to chase down the Dragons if their opponents get ahead by 10. Simple as that.
On form it’s hard to go past the Dragons.
Match officials: Referees – Gavin Badger & Ashley Klein; Sideline Officials – Steve Chiddy & Gavin Morris; Video Ref – Steve Clark.
Televised
Channel Nine – Live 7.30pm (NSW), delayed 9.30pm (Qld); Fox Sports – Delayed 11.30pm.
Otago vs Southland Live Streaming Rugby Video
Otago vs Southland
Air New Zealand Cup 2009
Date:7th August 2009, Friday
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Date:7th August 2009, Friday
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North Harbour vs Tasman Live Streaming Air New Zealand Cup
North Harbour vs Tasman
Air New Zealand Cup 2009
Date:7th August 2009, Friday
Time: 7:35 GMT, 3:35 EDT, 17:35 AEST
Date:7th August 2009, Friday
Time: 7:35 GMT, 3:35 EDT, 17:35 AEST
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Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Northland vs Taranaki Live Streaming Air New Zealand Cup 2009
Northland vs Taranaki
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Date: 6th August, 2009
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Monday, August 3, 2009
Wesrs Tigers vs Sea Eagles Live Streaming Rugby Video
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Wests Tigers v Sea Eagles | Sydney Football Stadium | Mon, 3 Aug 2009 19:00
The Wests Tigers taking on Manly promises to be an absolute cracker, so look forward to the end of work on Monday and get out to the game.
Wests Tigers come into the clash off the back of three straight wins, but it can’t stop at that for them. To stay in the race for the top eight they must knock off the defending premiers.
For the majority of the year the Tigers have played without consistency, but the past three weeks they have tightened up their defence and have played with greater discipline.
While Manly look to have pretty much sewn up a top-eight position, they now have a top-four finish on their minds. They have some work to do, with the Titans and Storm looking well entrenched; however as Des Hasler says: “The key is to keep winning.”
The History
Played 12; Wests Tigers 4, Sea Eagles 8. The visitors have defeated the Wests Tigers in their past five meetings.
Conclusion
With both sides possessing some serious attacking weapons this game promises to be highly entertaining. If Tim Sheens’ men can hold up their end of the bargain in defence, they will be more than competitive.
The best thing about this match for Wests Tigers’ fans is that at the end of 80 minutes they will know whether the side deserves to be a top-eight team. If they win it, well, remember what happened in 2005?
Match Officials: Referees – Shayne Hayne & Matt Cecchin; Sideline Officials – Paul Holland & Gavin Reynolds; Video Ref – Paul Simpkins.
Televised: Fox Sports – Live 7pm.
The Wests Tigers taking on Manly promises to be an absolute cracker, so look forward to the end of work on Monday and get out to the game.
Wests Tigers come into the clash off the back of three straight wins, but it can’t stop at that for them. To stay in the race for the top eight they must knock off the defending premiers.
For the majority of the year the Tigers have played without consistency, but the past three weeks they have tightened up their defence and have played with greater discipline.
While Manly look to have pretty much sewn up a top-eight position, they now have a top-four finish on their minds. They have some work to do, with the Titans and Storm looking well entrenched; however as Des Hasler says: “The key is to keep winning.”
The History
Played 12; Wests Tigers 4, Sea Eagles 8. The visitors have defeated the Wests Tigers in their past five meetings.
Conclusion
With both sides possessing some serious attacking weapons this game promises to be highly entertaining. If Tim Sheens’ men can hold up their end of the bargain in defence, they will be more than competitive.
The best thing about this match for Wests Tigers’ fans is that at the end of 80 minutes they will know whether the side deserves to be a top-eight team. If they win it, well, remember what happened in 2005?
Match Officials: Referees – Shayne Hayne & Matt Cecchin; Sideline Officials – Paul Holland & Gavin Reynolds; Video Ref – Paul Simpkins.
Televised: Fox Sports – Live 7pm.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Bradford Bulls vs Harlequins RL Live Streaming Rugby Online Video
Bradford Bulls
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Match Official: P Bentham
Venue: Grattan Stadium
Date: 02 August 2009, Sunday
Time: 14:00 GMT
Steve Menzies is expected to line up for the Bradford Bulls after recovering from suspected swine flu but Ben Jeffries will sit out the game after minor ankle surgery. The stand-off could return as Bradford face Harlequins again next week.
David Howell returns from suspension for Harlequins but Tony Clubb begins a two-match ban. Chad Randall (knee) is again doubtful while Rob Purdham (hand) is still a couple of weeks away from returning.
Venue: Grattan Stadium
Date: 02 August 2009, Sunday
Time: 14:00 GMT
Steve Menzies is expected to line up for the Bradford Bulls after recovering from suspected swine flu but Ben Jeffries will sit out the game after minor ankle surgery. The stand-off could return as Bradford face Harlequins again next week.
David Howell returns from suspension for Harlequins but Tony Clubb begins a two-match ban. Chad Randall (knee) is again doubtful while Rob Purdham (hand) is still a couple of weeks away from returning.
Bradford Bulls squad
Sykes, Langley, Sheriffe, Kopczak, Donaldson, Scruton, Menzies, Newton, Godwin, Cook, Halley, Nero, Lynch, Tadulala, Morrison, Whitehead, Worrincy, Platt, Deacon
Harlequins RL squad
Dorn, Gafa, Esders, Gale, Golden, Haggerty, Heckenberg, Howell, Kaye, McCarthy-Scarsbrook, Melling, O'Callaghan, Orr, Robinson, Sharp, Temata, Ward, Wells, Williamson
Castleford Tigers vs Hull Kingston Rovers Live Streaming Rugby Video
Castleford Tigers
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Match Official: T Alibert
Venue: The Jungle
Date: 02 August, 2009, Sunday
Time: 11:00 GMT
Brett Ferres returns from a ban for Castleford and Ryan Clayton is free to play after being cleared of a charge of tripping. Sione Faumuina (Achilles) and Brent Sherwin (foot) are still missing but James Evans (shoulder) hopes to return.
Hull KR’s Shaun Briscoe must undergo a head test after being knocked out in the Hull derby last week but the full-back has trained since and the club are confident of his fitness. Chev Walker (foot) is out, joining Stanley Gene (broken arm) on the sidelines. Makali Aizue is again overlooked.
Venue: The Jungle
Date: 02 August, 2009, Sunday
Time: 11:00 GMT
Brett Ferres returns from a ban for Castleford and Ryan Clayton is free to play after being cleared of a charge of tripping. Sione Faumuina (Achilles) and Brent Sherwin (foot) are still missing but James Evans (shoulder) hopes to return.
Hull KR’s Shaun Briscoe must undergo a head test after being knocked out in the Hull derby last week but the full-back has trained since and the club are confident of his fitness. Chev Walker (foot) is out, joining Stanley Gene (broken arm) on the sidelines. Makali Aizue is again overlooked.
Castleford Tigers squad
Owen, Dixon, Shenton, Evans, Wainwright, Chase, Sargent, Hudson, Huby, Ferres, Clayton, Westerman, Jones, Higgins, Feather, Boyle, Netherton, McGoldrick, Widders.
Hull Kingston Rovers squad
Briscoe, Fox, Welham, Webster, Colbon, Cooke, Dobson, Vella, Fisher, Wheeldon, Newton, Galea, Murrell, Lovegrove, Fitzhenry, Netherton, Fozzard, Cockayne, Bibb.
Rabbithos vs Bulldogs Live Streaming Telstra Premiership Rugby Video
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Rabbitohs v Bulldogs | ANZ Stadium | Sun, 2 Aug 2009 15:00
Only time will tell if the South Sydney charge towards the top eight will continue but one thing is for sure… if they can manufacture a win against the Bulldogs this Sunday afternoon then they will have a lot more people willing to get on the bandwagon.
While a big win over the Roosters isn’t much to get excited about this season, it did allow the Bunnies to get within just one competition point of the top eight, putting the side now in 10th place and in a position to strike.
The unexpected loss by the Bulldogs at the hands of the Eels also should add confidence to the Rabbitohs, who now have a blueprint to replicate and take down the second-placed blue-and-whites.
However the Bulldogs, who may have let the chance of a minor premiership slip with the loss last week, still have the aim of finishing in the top two to secure not only a home final but a guaranteed second bite of the cherry after Week One of the finals.
Souths have predictably kept the same side from last Monday night’s drubbing of the Roosters, with the only change being the addition of Origin player Michael Crocker on the bench. Crocker is hoping to finally return from injury for this crucial encounter.
The Bulldogs only have a few minor changes themselves with David Stagg back at lock and Jarrad Hickey coming onto the bench.
Daniel Holdsworth and Brad Morrin miss out on the team for this clash.
The History
Played 137; Rabbitohs 62, Bulldogs 71, drawn 4. The Bulldogs took care of the Bunnies 14-12 in the wet earlier this season to make it four wins from the past five clashes between the teams. They have a commanding 6-1 advantage over South Sydney at ANZ Stadium – although the lone South Sydney win at the venue did come just last season.
Conclusion
Sure the Rabbitohs are gathering some momentum and the Bulldogs had a hiccup last week – but you still can’t help but heavily favour the ’Dogs here.
They haven’t lost back-to-back matches all season and they have a much stronger constitution than South Sydney, making them a sturdier choice.
The Rabbitohs have confidence right now, and some flair, but their defence is still far from proven. One gets the feeling the kennel will be serving Rabbit stew come Sunday night.
Match officials: Referees – Gavin Badger & Ashley Klein; Sideline Officials – Steve Chiddy & Gavin Morris; Video Ref – Sean Hampstead.
Televised: Channel Nine – Delayed 4pm; Fox Sports – Delayed 6pm.
Only time will tell if the South Sydney charge towards the top eight will continue but one thing is for sure… if they can manufacture a win against the Bulldogs this Sunday afternoon then they will have a lot more people willing to get on the bandwagon.
While a big win over the Roosters isn’t much to get excited about this season, it did allow the Bunnies to get within just one competition point of the top eight, putting the side now in 10th place and in a position to strike.
The unexpected loss by the Bulldogs at the hands of the Eels also should add confidence to the Rabbitohs, who now have a blueprint to replicate and take down the second-placed blue-and-whites.
However the Bulldogs, who may have let the chance of a minor premiership slip with the loss last week, still have the aim of finishing in the top two to secure not only a home final but a guaranteed second bite of the cherry after Week One of the finals.
Souths have predictably kept the same side from last Monday night’s drubbing of the Roosters, with the only change being the addition of Origin player Michael Crocker on the bench. Crocker is hoping to finally return from injury for this crucial encounter.
The Bulldogs only have a few minor changes themselves with David Stagg back at lock and Jarrad Hickey coming onto the bench.
Daniel Holdsworth and Brad Morrin miss out on the team for this clash.
The History
Played 137; Rabbitohs 62, Bulldogs 71, drawn 4. The Bulldogs took care of the Bunnies 14-12 in the wet earlier this season to make it four wins from the past five clashes between the teams. They have a commanding 6-1 advantage over South Sydney at ANZ Stadium – although the lone South Sydney win at the venue did come just last season.
Conclusion
Sure the Rabbitohs are gathering some momentum and the Bulldogs had a hiccup last week – but you still can’t help but heavily favour the ’Dogs here.
They haven’t lost back-to-back matches all season and they have a much stronger constitution than South Sydney, making them a sturdier choice.
The Rabbitohs have confidence right now, and some flair, but their defence is still far from proven. One gets the feeling the kennel will be serving Rabbit stew come Sunday night.
Match officials: Referees – Gavin Badger & Ashley Klein; Sideline Officials – Steve Chiddy & Gavin Morris; Video Ref – Sean Hampstead.
Televised: Channel Nine – Delayed 4pm; Fox Sports – Delayed 6pm.
Sharks vs Eels Live Streaming Rugby Game Online
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Sharks v Eels | Toyota Stadium | Sun, 2 Aug 2009 14:00
Just a fortnight ago the Eels were down and out in the race for the 2009 premiership. But now, with two consecutive wins against the Bulldogs and the Storm, their title hopes are still alive. And they are the team with it all to play for in this match.
The Eels are in 12th place on the competition ladder, log-jammed with the other teams fighting to make the eight. The Sharks, on the other hand, have all but forgotten about the 2009 season. For them, the rest of the year is about building towards 2010 and beyond.
Watch out Sharks: Parramatta’s outside backs are ominously hitting form with the finals only a handful of weeks away. In their victories over the Storm and Bulldogs, Jarryd Hayne, Luke Burt and Eric Grothe have been electric – the Sharks will need to be on guard.
Fullback Hayne (19 line breaks, 10 tries, five try assists) has been particularly dangerous, and combined with Burt (seven line breaks, six tries and four try assists) and Grothe (10 line breaks, eight tries and four line-break assists), they form a potent backline.
The History
Played 70; Sharks 37, Eels 33. The Sharks have won the past three clashes, stretching over two years. But the winning margin has never been more than three points (13-10 in 2009, 16-14 in 2008, 25-24 in 2007).
Conclusion
The Eels are on a roll and should have too much to play for in this clash. A Sharks win would be all the more surprising given their last strike weapon Trent Barrett is out for the remainder of the season.
It’s simply a must-win game for the Eels. Bet on them to win this match, but it’s sure to be more than competitive.
Match Officials: Referees – Jared Maxwell and Bernard Sutton; Sideline Officials – Jeff Younis and Grant Atkins; Video Referee – Tim Mander.
Televised: Fox Sports – Live from 2pm.
Just a fortnight ago the Eels were down and out in the race for the 2009 premiership. But now, with two consecutive wins against the Bulldogs and the Storm, their title hopes are still alive. And they are the team with it all to play for in this match.
The Eels are in 12th place on the competition ladder, log-jammed with the other teams fighting to make the eight. The Sharks, on the other hand, have all but forgotten about the 2009 season. For them, the rest of the year is about building towards 2010 and beyond.
Watch out Sharks: Parramatta’s outside backs are ominously hitting form with the finals only a handful of weeks away. In their victories over the Storm and Bulldogs, Jarryd Hayne, Luke Burt and Eric Grothe have been electric – the Sharks will need to be on guard.
Fullback Hayne (19 line breaks, 10 tries, five try assists) has been particularly dangerous, and combined with Burt (seven line breaks, six tries and four try assists) and Grothe (10 line breaks, eight tries and four line-break assists), they form a potent backline.
The History
Played 70; Sharks 37, Eels 33. The Sharks have won the past three clashes, stretching over two years. But the winning margin has never been more than three points (13-10 in 2009, 16-14 in 2008, 25-24 in 2007).
Conclusion
The Eels are on a roll and should have too much to play for in this clash. A Sharks win would be all the more surprising given their last strike weapon Trent Barrett is out for the remainder of the season.
It’s simply a must-win game for the Eels. Bet on them to win this match, but it’s sure to be more than competitive.
Match Officials: Referees – Jared Maxwell and Bernard Sutton; Sideline Officials – Jeff Younis and Grant Atkins; Video Referee – Tim Mander.
Televised: Fox Sports – Live from 2pm.
Catalans Dragons vs Celtic Crusaders Live Streaming Rugby Video
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Match Official: R Silverwood
Venue: Stade Gilbert Brutus
Date: 1 August, 2009, Saturday
Time: 16:00 EDT, 20:00 GMT
Catalans Dragons have no fresh injuries and Adam Mogg (groin) and Jason Croker (hamstring) are both hoping to prove their fitness.
Celtic Crusaders welcome back Jason Chan (back) and Marshall Chalk (knee) but Mark Dalle Court (back), Josh Hannay (shoulder), Damien Quinn (foot and groin) and Jace Van Dijk (ankle) are all out.
Catalans Dragons squad
Baile, Bell, Bentley, Bird, Bosc, Carlaw, Casty, Croker, Elima, Fakir, Guisset, Gossard, Greenshields, Martins, McGuire, Mogg, Mounis, Pelo, Ryles.
Celtic Crusaders squad
Blackwood, Bryant, Budworth, Chalk, Lennon, Chan, Davies, Dyer, Flower, Bateman, J. James, Lupton, Smith, O'Hara, Tyrer, White, Tangata-Toa, Beasley, Withers.
Leeds Rhinos vs Warrington Wolves Live Streaming Rugby Video
Leeds Rhinos
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Match Official: I Smith
Venue: Headingley Carnegie Stadium
Date: 1st August,2009,Saturday
Time: 17:30 GMT, 3:30 AEST
Leeds Rhinos hooker Danny Buderus is out after breaking his leg against Wigan last week but Matt Diskin is fit to return in his place. Full-back Brent Webb is back in contention after missing out at Wigan.
Warrington Wolves are without their own broken leg victim in Paul Wood while Matt King this week suffered a hamstring injury in training. Vinnie Anderson and Paul Rauhihi are back in contention while Jon Clarke (groin) hopes to prove his fitness. Richie Mathers is back from suspension.
Leeds Rhinos squad
Ablett, Burgess, Burrow, Diskin, Donald, Hall, Jones-Buchanan, Lauitiiti, Leuluai, McGuire, Manning, Peacock, Ratu, Senior, Sinfield, Smith, Watkins, Worrall, Webb.
Warrington Wolves squad
L. Anderson, V. Anderson, Bridge, Briers, Carney, Carvell, Clarke, Cooper, Grix, Harrison, Hicks, Johnson, Mathers, Mitchell, Monaghan, Morley, Rauhihi, Riley, Westwood.
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Knights vs Roosters Live Streaming Rugby Video
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Knights v Roosters | Energy Australia Stadium | Sat, 1 Aug 2009 19:30
The recent announcement of Knights coach Brian Smith signing to take over from Brad Fittler at the Roosters next year has given this game an exciting new twist, especially with Fittler’s volatile claims aimed at Smith this week.
Fittler is of the belief Smith rested stars Jarrod Mullen and Kurt Gidley from last weekend’s match against the Sea Eagles solely so they could be fresh to take on Freddie’s Roosters, as a loss to the tri-colours wouldn’t be so good for the Smith ego.
The Knights’ boss has dismissed the claims but even so it sets up a ding-dong battle in Newcastle come Saturday night.
The Knights are in a must-win position. They are still safely in the top eight at the moment in seventh spot despite the loss to Manly last week but with the chasing pack getting a sniff in recent rounds they cannot afford to let a home match against the last-placed Roosters go to waste.
The History
Played 37; Knights 16, Roosters 19, drawn 2. Newcastle belted the Roosters 38-6 earlier this year in Sydney to make it four wins from the past six games against the tri-colours. But the Roosters have no problems travelling to EnergyAustralia Stadium: they actually hold a 9-6 advantage over the Knights (two matches drawn). In fact, the Knights haven’t beaten the Roosters in Newcastle since a semi-final victory way back in 2001!
Conclusion
You have to tip the Knights here because they are a top-eight side playing at home against the last-placed side – but don’t miss the small sidenote which reads an upset could be possible.
The coaching drama adds a bit of spice and Roosters players all of a sudden have something to prove… not to mention the fact they have had tremendous success at the venue in recent times.
If you watched the Roosters against Souths you would know it is hard to get any sort of buzz going for the tri-colours right now, but stranger things have happened. Tip Newcastle… unless you are desperate.
Match Officials: Referees – Ben Cummins & Brett Suttor; Sideline Officials – David Abood & Luke Potter; Video Ref – Phil Cooley.
Televised: Fox Sports – Live 7.30pm.
The recent announcement of Knights coach Brian Smith signing to take over from Brad Fittler at the Roosters next year has given this game an exciting new twist, especially with Fittler’s volatile claims aimed at Smith this week.
Fittler is of the belief Smith rested stars Jarrod Mullen and Kurt Gidley from last weekend’s match against the Sea Eagles solely so they could be fresh to take on Freddie’s Roosters, as a loss to the tri-colours wouldn’t be so good for the Smith ego.
The Knights’ boss has dismissed the claims but even so it sets up a ding-dong battle in Newcastle come Saturday night.
The Knights are in a must-win position. They are still safely in the top eight at the moment in seventh spot despite the loss to Manly last week but with the chasing pack getting a sniff in recent rounds they cannot afford to let a home match against the last-placed Roosters go to waste.
The History
Played 37; Knights 16, Roosters 19, drawn 2. Newcastle belted the Roosters 38-6 earlier this year in Sydney to make it four wins from the past six games against the tri-colours. But the Roosters have no problems travelling to EnergyAustralia Stadium: they actually hold a 9-6 advantage over the Knights (two matches drawn). In fact, the Knights haven’t beaten the Roosters in Newcastle since a semi-final victory way back in 2001!
Conclusion
You have to tip the Knights here because they are a top-eight side playing at home against the last-placed side – but don’t miss the small sidenote which reads an upset could be possible.
The coaching drama adds a bit of spice and Roosters players all of a sudden have something to prove… not to mention the fact they have had tremendous success at the venue in recent times.
If you watched the Roosters against Souths you would know it is hard to get any sort of buzz going for the tri-colours right now, but stranger things have happened. Tip Newcastle… unless you are desperate.
Match Officials: Referees – Ben Cummins & Brett Suttor; Sideline Officials – David Abood & Luke Potter; Video Ref – Phil Cooley.
Televised: Fox Sports – Live 7.30pm.
Panthers vs Warriors Live Streaming Rugby Game Online
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Panthers v Warriors | CUA Stadium, Penrith | Sat, 1 Aug 2009 19:30
Do the 2009 Panthers have the instincts to go for the kill when the situation presents itself? We are about to find out.
Penrith have surprised the pundits who were predicting they would fall out of the finals zone before season’s end, moving up to sixth spot in the NRL ladder after beating the Cowboys last week. But it is this match at home that will give a better indication of their desire.
They have the perfect chance here to well and truly kill off one of the contenders, albeit the Warriors are pretty much dead and buried already, in a game they are expected to win.
If they do so, in impressive fashion, then all and sundry will sit up and take notice – despite their injury worries. But if they can’t, and if they allow a struggling Warriors unit to get the better of them, you can expect their premiership odds to drift significantly.
The Warriors pretty much put up the white flag of surrender last weekend with a 29-4 loss to St George Illawarra. They sit in 13th spot on the NRL ladder, five competition points out of eighth place, and while a six-game run would get them to 29 points and give them some hope of qualifying for finals football it is about as likely as Barack Obama offering his job back to George Bush.
Conclusion
Penrith is the sane tip. They have it all to play for and they are at home against a team who have been a major disappointment this season.
The Warriors can be good on their day but they appear to be playing without motivation and this can be a real killer to your chances.
The Panthers should win by 20 – and it’s likely they’ll post at least 40 points on the scoreboard.
Match Officials: Referees – Steve Lyons & Alan Shortall; Sideline Officials – Daniel Eastwood & Ricky McFarlane; Video Ref – Russell Smith.
Televised: Fox Sports – Live 7.30pm.
Do the 2009 Panthers have the instincts to go for the kill when the situation presents itself? We are about to find out.
Penrith have surprised the pundits who were predicting they would fall out of the finals zone before season’s end, moving up to sixth spot in the NRL ladder after beating the Cowboys last week. But it is this match at home that will give a better indication of their desire.
They have the perfect chance here to well and truly kill off one of the contenders, albeit the Warriors are pretty much dead and buried already, in a game they are expected to win.
If they do so, in impressive fashion, then all and sundry will sit up and take notice – despite their injury worries. But if they can’t, and if they allow a struggling Warriors unit to get the better of them, you can expect their premiership odds to drift significantly.
The Warriors pretty much put up the white flag of surrender last weekend with a 29-4 loss to St George Illawarra. They sit in 13th spot on the NRL ladder, five competition points out of eighth place, and while a six-game run would get them to 29 points and give them some hope of qualifying for finals football it is about as likely as Barack Obama offering his job back to George Bush.
Conclusion
Penrith is the sane tip. They have it all to play for and they are at home against a team who have been a major disappointment this season.
The Warriors can be good on their day but they appear to be playing without motivation and this can be a real killer to your chances.
The Panthers should win by 20 – and it’s likely they’ll post at least 40 points on the scoreboard.
Match Officials: Referees – Steve Lyons & Alan Shortall; Sideline Officials – Daniel Eastwood & Ricky McFarlane; Video Ref – Russell Smith.
Televised: Fox Sports – Live 7.30pm.
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