Link and pics sent by Izzy
http://www.nzpaimages.co.nz/events.php?event_id=7368
nt_id=7368
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
crusaders-brush-up-on-basics-with-big-give
http://www.crusaders.co.nz/news/crusaders-brush-up-on-basics-with-big-give/253/news.aspx
The Crusaders got their Big Give campaign off to a great start when helping to paint the Ohoka Rugby Clubrooms today.
An enthusiastic team of players and management quickly got into their work in beautiful North Canterbury at the early hour of 7.15am and the first coat was finished about an hour later.
Cups of tea and lovely home-made cakes and pastries made by Ohoka club members were quickly dispatched by the team afterwards and a signing and photographic session followed with young fans.
The Crusaders Big Give is something the team is doing to give back to the community.
There will be two more Big Gives for worthy causes this year: Wednesday, February 4, and Tuesday, February 10.
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder said: “We are more than happy to do these things for our community. It’s our privilege to represent the Crusaders franchise and we recognise the lengths many fans go to to support us.”
The Crusaders got their Big Give campaign off to a great start when helping to paint the Ohoka Rugby Clubrooms today.
An enthusiastic team of players and management quickly got into their work in beautiful North Canterbury at the early hour of 7.15am and the first coat was finished about an hour later.
Cups of tea and lovely home-made cakes and pastries made by Ohoka club members were quickly dispatched by the team afterwards and a signing and photographic session followed with young fans.
The Crusaders Big Give is something the team is doing to give back to the community.
There will be two more Big Gives for worthy causes this year: Wednesday, February 4, and Tuesday, February 10.
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder said: “We are more than happy to do these things for our community. It’s our privilege to represent the Crusaders franchise and we recognise the lengths many fans go to to support us.”
crusaders-team-to-play-highlanders
http://www.crusaders.co.nz/news/crusaders-team-to-play-highlanders/252/news.aspx
The Crusaders starting XV and reserves to play the Highlanders in a pre-season game at Alpine Energy Stadium in Timaru at 5.30pm on Friday is:
1. Owen Franks2. Daniel Perrin3. Bronson Murray4. Michael Paterson5. Ross Filipo6. Jonathan Poff7. George Whitelock8. Nasi Manu
9. Steve Alfeld10. Stephen Brett
11. Sean Maitland12. Ryan Crotty13. Casey Laulala14. Kade Poki15. Leon MacDonald
Reserves:
16. Jason Macdonald17. Wyatt Crockett18. Brad Thorn19. Kieran Read20. Andy Ellis21. Colin Slade22. Jared Payne23. Tim Bateman24. Adam Whitelock
Blank jersey: Tyson Keats
The Crusaders starting XV and reserves to play the Highlanders in a pre-season game at Alpine Energy Stadium in Timaru at 5.30pm on Friday is:
1. Owen Franks2. Daniel Perrin3. Bronson Murray4. Michael Paterson5. Ross Filipo6. Jonathan Poff7. George Whitelock8. Nasi Manu
9. Steve Alfeld10. Stephen Brett
11. Sean Maitland12. Ryan Crotty13. Casey Laulala14. Kade Poki15. Leon MacDonald
Reserves:
16. Jason Macdonald17. Wyatt Crockett18. Brad Thorn19. Kieran Read20. Andy Ellis21. Colin Slade22. Jared Payne23. Tim Bateman24. Adam Whitelock
25. Richie McCaw
26. Thomas Waldrom27. Ben Franks28. Isaac RossBlank jersey: Tyson Keats
early-victory-shows-force-is-with-the-crusaders
http://www.crusaders.co.nz/news/early-victory-shows-force-is-with-the-crusaders/251/news.aspx
The Crusaders got their Rebel Sport Super 14 pre-season campaign off to a winning start with a 24-19 victory over the Western Force in Perth on Friday night.
With the match played in three 30-minute thirds in front of a sell-out 17,000 crowd at the Members Equity Stadium, the Western Force were leading 19-17 until the start the final third when Crusaders wing Kade Poki went over for a try which was converted by Hamish Gard for the final 24-19 scoreline.
Flanker George Whitelock had got the Crusaders off to a perfect start with a try in the first minute before the Western Force struck back with a penalty try, awarded for a push on Drew Mitchell.
Josh Tatupu scored another try to give the Western Force a 12-5 lead at the end of the first third and the Aussie team stretched their lead in the second third with a try to Luke Holmes which was converted by Scott Daruda.However, the Crusaders struck back with another try to George Whitelock, converted by Colin Slade, and wing Jared Payne kept the momentum going for the Crusaders with a try to narrow the gap to 19-17 at the end of the second third.
Crusaders head coach Todd Blackadder was satisfied with the hit-out."The first game's under the belt now and the guys displayed everything that we are looking for," he said. "They showed a lot of desire and physical ability and they tried a few new concepts which us coaches have been introducing to them. Not everything was perfect but the desire was there.
"We were a bit scratchy early. There was a lot of enthusiasm and they were probably trying too hard. We absorbed a lot of pressure and clawed our way back to win the game which was very impressive."
Blackadder said no new injury concerns came out of the match, apart from a few minor cuts.
The Crusaders got their Rebel Sport Super 14 pre-season campaign off to a winning start with a 24-19 victory over the Western Force in Perth on Friday night.
With the match played in three 30-minute thirds in front of a sell-out 17,000 crowd at the Members Equity Stadium, the Western Force were leading 19-17 until the start the final third when Crusaders wing Kade Poki went over for a try which was converted by Hamish Gard for the final 24-19 scoreline.
Flanker George Whitelock had got the Crusaders off to a perfect start with a try in the first minute before the Western Force struck back with a penalty try, awarded for a push on Drew Mitchell.
Josh Tatupu scored another try to give the Western Force a 12-5 lead at the end of the first third and the Aussie team stretched their lead in the second third with a try to Luke Holmes which was converted by Scott Daruda.However, the Crusaders struck back with another try to George Whitelock, converted by Colin Slade, and wing Jared Payne kept the momentum going for the Crusaders with a try to narrow the gap to 19-17 at the end of the second third.
Crusaders head coach Todd Blackadder was satisfied with the hit-out."The first game's under the belt now and the guys displayed everything that we are looking for," he said. "They showed a lot of desire and physical ability and they tried a few new concepts which us coaches have been introducing to them. Not everything was perfect but the desire was there.
"We were a bit scratchy early. There was a lot of enthusiasm and they were probably trying too hard. We absorbed a lot of pressure and clawed our way back to win the game which was very impressive."
Blackadder said no new injury concerns came out of the match, apart from a few minor cuts.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Training pix
Thank you to Fiona for this lovely pic(original : "team pic" ; I 'zoomed' on our captain)
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Ellis off the bench for Crusaders' pre-season match with Perth
http://www.3news.co.nz/News/SportsNews/Ellis-off-the-bench-for-Crusaders-pre-season-match-with-Perth/tabid/415/articleID/87833/cat/71/Default.aspx
Defending Super 14 champions the Crusaders are on their way to Perth for their first pre-season match.
They will play John Mitchell's Western Force, and coming off the bench will be halfback Andy Ellis in his first major outing since injury shortened his end of season tour with the All Blacks.
The number nine spot in the All Blacks is one of the most fiercely contested.
"You're scared sometimes to pick up a beer and have it," says Ellis. "You hope all the other halfbacks are."
Mindful of the threats posed by the likes of Jimmy Cowan, Piri Weepu, and Brendon Leonard, the 24-year-old is back training after coming home early from the All Blacks' UK tour.
He injured his ribs in the win over Scotland in November.
"I've had a good six weeks to two months off and it's great, we are back in full training and excited."
While some of the squad has been training for months, All Black skipper Richie McCaw is only just back. His last game was for the Barbarians at Wembley early last month.
"Certainly the last couple of weeks it's been tough getting going, but certainly back into it now," says McCaw."The next two weeks has been critical in integrating the All Blacks and looking after them," says Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder.
After the pre-season match against the Force in Perth this Friday, it is onto Timaru for the Crusaders where Ellis should be up against Cowan, the new Highlanders captain.
http://www.3news.co.nz/Video/Sports/tabid/317/articleID/87833/cat/71/Default.aspx#video
Wed, 21 Jan 2009 5:15p.m.
Defending Super 14 champions the Crusaders are on their way to Perth for their first pre-season match.
They will play John Mitchell's Western Force, and coming off the bench will be halfback Andy Ellis in his first major outing since injury shortened his end of season tour with the All Blacks.
The number nine spot in the All Blacks is one of the most fiercely contested.
"You're scared sometimes to pick up a beer and have it," says Ellis. "You hope all the other halfbacks are."
Mindful of the threats posed by the likes of Jimmy Cowan, Piri Weepu, and Brendon Leonard, the 24-year-old is back training after coming home early from the All Blacks' UK tour.
He injured his ribs in the win over Scotland in November.
"I've had a good six weeks to two months off and it's great, we are back in full training and excited."
While some of the squad has been training for months, All Black skipper Richie McCaw is only just back. His last game was for the Barbarians at Wembley early last month.
"Certainly the last couple of weeks it's been tough getting going, but certainly back into it now," says McCaw."The next two weeks has been critical in integrating the All Blacks and looking after them," says Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder.
After the pre-season match against the Force in Perth this Friday, it is onto Timaru for the Crusaders where Ellis should be up against Cowan, the new Highlanders captain.
http://www.3news.co.nz/Video/Sports/tabid/317/articleID/87833/cat/71/Default.aspx#video
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
ONE Sport Extra : Richie McCaw
http://tvnz.co.nz/rugby-news/mccaw-enjoying-new-crusaders-environment-2447032/video
All Blacks captain Richie McCawlooks ahead to the 2009 Super14 as he faces the medias on his first day back at the Crusaders training camp.
Good to see him back!
Good to see him back!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Do You Know Someone Deserving?
http://canterbury.morefm.co.nz/WhatsOn/WhatsOnMoreFM/WhatsOnMoreDetails/tabid/216/articleID/9400/cat/25/Default.aspx
Here at MORE FM we are all about giving back to the community so we are proud to support the mighty Crusaders in presenting the 'Crusaders Big Give.' They are on the hunt for any selfless individuals or a community groups who could benefit from the brawn of the Crusaders squad for a few hours?
The Crusaders will be venturing out into the community in January and February (2009) to help those truly deserving cases.
If you know of an individual or group who fits this description then please CLICK HERE** to fill out a nomination form. Please include the (nominator) details and your nominated
person/group (nominee) details. You will also need to give us an explanation as to why your nominee is deserving of the 'Crusaders Big Give' and the project that you require the Crusaders to assist with.
There will be 3 'Big Gives' in total. Listen out to MORE FM Canterbury for more details. Our very own Si and Gary will broadcast live from the 'Big Gives' during their breakfast show on the following dates:
Wednesday 28th January from 7.30-9.00am
Wednesday 4th February from 7.30-9.00am
Tuesday 10th February from 7.30-9.00am
The 'Crusaders Big Give' is proudly supported by us here at 92.1 MORE FM.
**if the click here lonki doesn't work, use this one : http://www.crusaders.co.nz/net/big-give/crusaders-big-give.aspx
Here at MORE FM we are all about giving back to the community so we are proud to support the mighty Crusaders in presenting the 'Crusaders Big Give.' They are on the hunt for any selfless individuals or a community groups who could benefit from the brawn of the Crusaders squad for a few hours?
The Crusaders will be venturing out into the community in January and February (2009) to help those truly deserving cases.
If you know of an individual or group who fits this description then please CLICK HERE** to fill out a nomination form. Please include the (nominator) details and your nominated
person/group (nominee) details. You will also need to give us an explanation as to why your nominee is deserving of the 'Crusaders Big Give' and the project that you require the Crusaders to assist with.There will be 3 'Big Gives' in total. Listen out to MORE FM Canterbury for more details. Our very own Si and Gary will broadcast live from the 'Big Gives' during their breakfast show on the following dates:
Wednesday 28th January from 7.30-9.00am
Wednesday 4th February from 7.30-9.00am
Tuesday 10th February from 7.30-9.00am
The 'Crusaders Big Give' is proudly supported by us here at 92.1 MORE FM.
**if the click here lonki doesn't work, use this one : http://www.crusaders.co.nz/net/big-give/crusaders-big-give.aspx
Thank you Izzy!!!
BTW, I think our local spy deserves it!!!
BTW, I think our local spy deserves it!!!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Informations pour la CDM 2011
Message à l'attention des personnes francophones en Europe (et spécialement en France!) :
si vous désirez recevoir en avant première des informations sur "2011, mission Auckland" --les différentes options, veuillez envoyer un email à maryandfss@hotmail.fr avec pour titre "Info 2011"
Have fun!
Translation : this offer is available in French only. Thanks for your understanding.
si vous désirez recevoir en avant première des informations sur "2011, mission Auckland" --les différentes options, veuillez envoyer un email à maryandfss@hotmail.fr avec pour titre "Info 2011"
Have fun!
Translation : this offer is available in French only. Thanks for your understanding.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Crusaders to face Highlanders and Force in pre-season matches
http://www.crusaders.co.nz/news/crusaders-to-face-force-and-highlanders-in-pre-season-matches/246/news.aspx
Rebel Sport Super 14 champions the Crusaders will play two pre-season games in Perth and Timaru this month.
The Crusaders will play the Western Force at the Members Equity Stadium in Perth on Friday, January 23 (kick-off 8pm) and the Highlanders at Alpine Energy Stadium, Timaru, on Friday, January 30 (kick-off 5.30pm).
The squad will arrive in Perth on Wednesday, January 21, and leave on Monday, January 26.
They travel down to Timaru on the day of the game and will return to Christchurch the next day.
The Todd Blackadder-coached team will round out their preparations with an inter-squad hit-out on Thursday, February 5.
The first competition game for the Red and Blacks is against the Chiefs at AMI Stadium on Saturday, February 14.
Rebel Sport Super 14 champions the Crusaders will play two pre-season games in Perth and Timaru this month.
The Crusaders will play the Western Force at the Members Equity Stadium in Perth on Friday, January 23 (kick-off 8pm) and the Highlanders at Alpine Energy Stadium, Timaru, on Friday, January 30 (kick-off 5.30pm).
The squad will arrive in Perth on Wednesday, January 21, and leave on Monday, January 26.
They travel down to Timaru on the day of the game and will return to Christchurch the next day.
The Todd Blackadder-coached team will round out their preparations with an inter-squad hit-out on Thursday, February 5.
The first competition game for the Red and Blacks is against the Chiefs at AMI Stadium on Saturday, February 14.
Prediction time for 2009
Graham Jenkins, January 11, 2009
France's top flight continues to evolve into a European super-league with the world's best players descending on the cash-rich Top 14 clubs as the credit crunch bites elsewhere on the continent. Toulouse power to the title while England stars Danny Cipriani and James Haskell are amongst those to cross the channel. New Zealand skipper Richie McCaw also has a change of heart about a sojourn in the northern hemisphere when Stade Francais boss Max Guazzini sends him a blank cheque - delivered by a knight on horseback.
for the other predictions : http://www.scrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/89486.html
Top 14 euro super league takes shape
France's top flight continues to evolve into a European super-league with the world's best players descending on the cash-rich Top 14 clubs as the credit crunch bites elsewhere on the continent. Toulouse power to the title while England stars Danny Cipriani and James Haskell are amongst those to cross the channel. New Zealand skipper Richie McCaw also has a change of heart about a sojourn in the northern hemisphere when Stade Francais boss Max Guazzini sends him a blank cheque - delivered by a knight on horseback.
-> wasn't he cute in pink???
for the other predictions : http://www.scrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/89486.html
link sent by Izzy
Saturday, January 10, 2009
International RGs collaboration for New Year's
From New Zealand to Australia, then forwarded to Germany and France
If you want those .zip files, as always, email us at maryandfss@hotmail.fr, title "NZRW DJ9"
*note to Jacky & Madie : you already have these scans with another name :)
If you want those .zip files, as always, email us at maryandfss@hotmail.fr, title "NZRW DJ9"
NZRW Dec-Jan 09 1/5 : cover
NZRW Dec-Jan 09 2/5 : pix
NZRW Dec-Jan 09 3/5 : Bonds (part 1)
NZRW Dec-Jan 09 4/5 : Bonds (part 2)
NZRW Dec-Jan 09 5/5 : Lists
*note to Jacky & Madie : you already have these scans with another name :)
Chatterbox, where are you??
Hey everyone, it's me!
I changed the links and the archive and when i went back to the blog, I realized that the Chatterbox was gone...
I swear on Scotty's head that the only thing I did was changing the links and the archive!!!!!
I know you guys love it (I have to admit that I like it too!)
The solution I can suggest you for the moment, is the forum (not as friendly as the Chatterbox but still there!) : http://richiemccaw.discutforum.com/
I'm working on the issue and have alerted Armand (désolée!)
Love you,
Mary
http://richiemccaw.discutforum.com/the-blog-f7/welcome-back-everyone-t13.htm : topic on the forum which plays the role of the new Chatterbox (for now!)
I changed the links and the archive and when i went back to the blog, I realized that the Chatterbox was gone...
I swear on Scotty's head that the only thing I did was changing the links and the archive!!!!!
I know you guys love it (I have to admit that I like it too!)
The solution I can suggest you for the moment, is the forum (not as friendly as the Chatterbox but still there!) : http://richiemccaw.discutforum.com/
I'm working on the issue and have alerted Armand (désolée!)
Love you,
Mary
http://richiemccaw.discutforum.com/the-blog-f7/welcome-back-everyone-t13.htm : topic on the forum which plays the role of the new Chatterbox (for now!)
Friday, January 09, 2009
Richie's No.1 in world
http://allblacks.com/index.cfm?layout=displayNews&newsArticle=9307
Richie McCaw is the world's top rugby player according to an international rugby magazine. New Zealand has contributed 12 players to the world's list of the best 50 players in the game. The International Rugby News magazine has listed the world's top 50 players.
Sportal.co.nz - 07/01/2009
Richie McCaw is the world's top rugby player according to an international rugby magazine. New Zealand has contributed 12 players to the world's list of the best 50 players in the game. The International Rugby News magazine has listed the world's top 50 players.
First five-eighths Dan Carter is No. 3 after Argentinian first five-eighths Juan Martin Hernandez. In its assessment of McCaw the magazine said:
"Good enough, even, to dismiss the growing platoon of bleaters who suggest he bends the rules to snapping point at the ruck. If McCaw cheated half as much as his critics claimed, he's have a rain forest's worth of splinters in his backside from time in the sin bin."
It also commented that he turned around the disappointment associated with the All Blacks' World Cup demise and came 'as good if not better'.And of Carter the magazine said:
"…the All Black fly-half [first five-eighths] has everthing, precision, panache, pace and power."
"Good enough, even, to dismiss the growing platoon of bleaters who suggest he bends the rules to snapping point at the ruck. If McCaw cheated half as much as his critics claimed, he's have a rain forest's worth of splinters in his backside from time in the sin bin."
It also commented that he turned around the disappointment associated with the All Blacks' World Cup demise and came 'as good if not better'.And of Carter the magazine said:
"…the All Black fly-half [first five-eighths] has everthing, precision, panache, pace and power."
Springbok lock Victor Matfield was No.4 and Italy's No.8 Sergio Parisse No.5. The best of the Australians is first five-eighths Matt Giteau is at No.6 and Welsh wing Shane Williams is No.7. South Africa rounds out the top 10 with wing Bryan Habana No.8, and flankers Schalk Burger and Juan Smith at nine and 10 respectively.
Other New Zealanders listed are: Ma'a Nonu (13), Luke McAlister (20), Tony Woodcock (220, Mils Muliaina (28), Joe Rokocoko (31), Nick Evans (32), Conrad Smith (38), Rodney So'oialo (39), Sitiveni Sivivatu (44), Ali Williams (47).
Gliding session
The Aussie team with GlideOmarama gliders, instructors and single seat pilots. Richie McCaw (on the right, looking fit) was back at Omarama and into his Discus 2c within 24 hours of getting home from his highly successful Grand Slam All Black tour of the UK!
Happy New Year!!!
So sorry about the delay!
Wishing you a Happy New Year 2009!!!
Update is gonna start!
One of the various links the local spy found for us :
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