Boris Johnson

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Craig Wing to switch codes

Boris Johnson posted an article on - Jul 22, 2009, 1:38 pm
Recent unsubstantiated rumours have indicated that Craig Wing may be interested in switching codes to rugby union and joining one of Japan's Top League teams. This week the rumours became reality. More importantly, however, Wing may, or at least should be, in talks with the Philippines Rugby Footbal...
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Argentina: A Giant in Isolation

Boris Johnson posted an article on - Jul 15, 2009, 2:47 pm
The Tri-nations are upon us again. The three Southern Hemisphere giants are about to go head-to-head in their annual competition for supremacy, south of the equator. With this renewed rivalry we must once again bring up the age old question: What do we do about Argentina?Argentina take on Scotland i...
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William Ryder: Rugby 7's Genius

Boris Johnson posted an article on - Jul 15, 2009, 2:29 am
Take a look at William Ryder and the Fijian team against South African in the 2006 Wellington 7's Finals. What an advertisement for rugby this type of performance would be at the Olympics in 2012.Read more to see extended highlights of the final, including William Ryder's hat-trick of tries.William ...
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Get Rugby in the Olympics!

Boris Johnson posted an article on - Jul 14, 2009, 5:45 pm
Get rugby 7's into the Olympics.Sign the petition at www.olympic-rugby.orgHelp spread the word of Rugby union!
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The Battle for North America: Part II

Boris Johnson posted an article on - Jul 11, 2009, 8:38 pm
The second leg in the "Battle for North America" turned into a bit of a thrashing as the Canadians took revenge for last weeks defeat by demolishing their neighbours to the south, 41-18.The match was effectively over within 30 minutes. Canadian fly-half James Pritchard erased the USA's 6 point advan...
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The Asian Championships Division 3 Rugby: Pictures

Boris Johnson posted an article on - Jul 11, 2009, 2:22 pm
Congratulations to the Philippines!The Volcanoes celebrate winning the Asian Championships Division 3photo by Boris Johnson, please see Creative Commons LicenceThe Philippines national anthem plays before kick-offphoto by Boris Johnson, please see Creative Commons LicenceA scrum on the Iranian five ...
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The Battle for North America: Part I

Boris Johnson posted an article on - Jul 9, 2009, 3:12 pm
Last week, on the 4th of July, the United States defeated Canada 12-6 in the soring heat and humidity of South Carolina. It was the first win over the Canucks since 2005 and what an important victory it was. It was a game dominated by the defenses of both teams and filled with errors when both sides...
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IRB World Rankings Sham!

Boris Johnson posted an article on - Jul 8, 2009, 3:14 am
The IRB needs to open its eyes and give the Philippines rugby union team what it deserves, a place on its World Rankings. Currently the IRB rankings lists 95 full member countries, including Guam, ranked 81. In their last three encounters over the last three years, the Philippines Volcanoes have bea...
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Asian Rugby Championships: Division 3 Finals

Boris Johnson posted an article on - Jul 5, 2009, 2:02 pm
Day two of the Asian 5 Nations Division 3 tournament in Manila started with a tropical downpour that might have convinced participating teams the sky frowned on their enterprise. But by midday the sun and expectations were scorching and steam rising in the barrio streets surrounding Nomads Sports Cl...
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Asian Rugby Championships: Division 3 Semi-Finals

Boris Johnson posted an article on - Jul 2, 2009, 12:57 pm
While South Africa and the Lions, two of the traditional powers, slug away for top honours in Cape Town and Johannesburg the game's growing international appeal is on display with no less pride and passion in one of the least expected corners of the planet and Boris' man has been on hand and on the...
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Raised across Southeast Asia I have been involved in rugby, in one form or another all over the world for the past 16 years. The development of the game on a global level is integral to rugby's survival. This blog will try and contribute to that cause.

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