RUGBY- blood sweat n honour

carrim7

Legendary Lomu concedes All Blacks dream is over

WELLINGTON (AFP) - Rugby great Jonah Lomu, who returned to game last year after a kidney transplant in the hope of playing in next year's World Cup, had conceded that his dream of regaining his All Blacks jersey is over. His failure to win a contract to play in next year's Super 14 meant his campaign to force his way into New Zealand's World Cup squad had ended, Lomu told the Herald on Sunday newspaper.
"I'd be lying if I said I'm not disappointed about not getting a Super 14 contract," Lomu said.

"But I have had a go. I would have been more disappointed if I didn't have a go."

The giant Lomu, who made 73 All Blacks appearances, has played in two previous World Cups and was renowned the world over for his blockbusting style in which he would swat aside defending players or simply run over them.

He said he had no regrets over the course his career had taken before or after he contracted the rare illness, nephritis, which led to renal failure and his eventual kidney transplant in 2004.

"If I had my time over again, I wouldn't do anything differently," he said.

"I wouldn't even change the kidney illness. It has made me a better person.

"I don't feel I've let anyone down. I've given it my all.

"It's been a failure in the sense I didn't make the All Blacks but I certainly didn't fail myself.

"I dared to dream. Who can criticise me for that?"

Lomu has started only one match for his North Harbour side in New Zealand's domestic competition this season, and his appearances off the bench have been brief and largely ineffective.

The winger, who at his peak was one of the world's best paid rugby layers, earning an estimated 400,000 New Zealand dollars (260,000 US) per year, was recently demoted to North Harbour's second 15.
   
  Published : October 02, 2006

carrim7

aper nk buat lomu sejak pulih dr problem kidney tuh ...die sendiri tk penah dpt form yg best ler.
   lagipun winger nyer position dlm team all blacks nih byk sgt yg bagus ler.

carrim7

All Blacks squad for European tour announced

The squad includes one first-time selection -- Canterbury halfback Andy Ellis -- as well as a notable recall for Waikato's Keith Robinson who earned six caps between 2002 and 2004 before a long-term back injury.

"It's great to see Keith back in an All Blacks squad," said All Blacks coach Graham Henry. "He is an accomplished lock with a great attitude on and off the field."

The list of All Blacks returning to the squad after injury also includes Otago lock James Ryan and his provincial teammate first five-eighth Nick Evans, as well as Wellington midfielders Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith.

All Blacks coach Graham Henry and his assistant coaches Wayne Smith and Steve Hansen and fellow selector, Sir Brian Lochore, have announced the following All Blacks squad for the 2006 European Tour:

John Afoa, Auckland
Dan Carter, Canterbury
Jerry Collins, Wellington
Clarke Dermody, Southland
Jason Eaton, Taranaki
Andy Ellis, Canterbury
Nick Evans, Otago
Rico Gear, Tasman
Carl Hayman, Otago
Andrew Hore, Taranaki
Chris Jack, Tasman
Byron Kelleher, Waikato
Luke McAlister, North Harbour
Richie McCaw, Canterbury (Captain)
Leon MacDonald, Canterbury
Chris Masoe, Wellington
Aaron Mauger, Canterbury
Keven Mealamu, Auckland
Malili Muliaina, Waikato
Ma? Nonu, Wellington
Anton Oliver, Otago
Keith Robinson, Waikato
Josevata Rokocoko, Auckland
James Ryan, Otago
Sitiveni Sivivatu, Waikato
Conrad Smith, Wellington
Rodney So?ialo, Wellington
Reuben Thorne, Canterbury
Neemia Tialata, Wellington
Piri Weepu, Wellington
Ali Williams, Auckland
Tony Woodcock, North Harbour

Another four recent All Blacks were unavailable for selection due to injury: Troy Flavell, Doug Howlett, Angus Macdonald and Greg Somerville.

pokya

dah nk test season (tour sebenarnye) dah.ceria blk idup aku hahaha.boring gue layan npc

aku minat gila tengok rugby. Kenangan paling best dapat pegi tengok rugby match All Blacks vs Wallabies baru2 ni kat Brisbane..BEST!

pokya

ko study sana ka?
untung aa game best.aku yg tgk tv pon pueh ati.wallabies hit black wall

Originally posted by pokya at 26-10-2006 15:35
ko study sana ka?
untung aa game best.aku yg tgk tv pon pueh ati.wallabies hit black wall

aku baru jek transfer sini ikut laki aku. Game memang brilliant! Penat aku sorak. Tapi tak banyak try macam game Wallabies vs Springbok 2 weeks before that ke ape. Kat sini best, every weekend bleh gi tengok rugby, tapi rugby union la. Aku lebih suka Rugby league, dorang nyer season blom start lagi.

pokya

hahaha dah agak da.org2 baru sampai ozy awal2 je tgk rugby union.kang dah start NRL ke AFL ke confirm dah x layan union

AFL aku suke gak. Game die laju giler..seronok tengok.

Eh..what ever happen to Johny Wilkinson? Lama aku tak tengok dia main...

[ Last edited by  AMaY at 28-10-2006 10:01 AM ]

pokya

injured manjang

England name squad for All Blacks test
26 October 2006

LONDON: England coach Andy Robinson included seven uncapped players in his 30-man squad for the game against New Zealand at Twickenham on Nov. 6.

Backs Anthony Allen, Toby Flood, Olly Morgan, Shaun Perry and Paul Sackey were named for the first time, as were forwards Stuart Turner and Tom Rees.

Flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson is absent through injury and there was no place for his World Cup-winning team mate Lawrence Dallaglio, who returned to action for London Wasps earlier this month after an ankle operation.

Newcastle's Wilkinson has had a catalogue of injury problems and has not played for England since kicking the drop goal that won the World Cup in November 2003.

"I'm pleased with the 30-man squad...it includes a good mix of experience and also gives an opportunity for some of the newcomers to further their claims for a starting place at some point during the four test matches in November," Robinson told the Rugby Football Union (RFU) Web site.

"I will amend and add to the squad for the Argentina game to ensure that no player starts more than three of the four games.

"I'll also consider players who haven't made the 30 this time around. Some players have recently returned from injury and there is a good possibility that they and others may feature in other matches this November," Robinson added.
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England face Argentina on Nov. 11 before two home tests against South Africa later in the month.

Robinson is due to announce the captaincy and starting side on Tuesday.

Squad:

Backs: Iain Balshaw, Olly Morgan, Josh Lewsey, Mark Cueto, Paul Sackey, Ben Cohen, Mathew Tait, Anthony Allen, Jamie Noon, Toby Flood, Charlie Hodgson, Andy Goode, Pete Richards, Shaun Perry.

Forwards: Andrew Sheridan, Perry Freshwater, Julian White, Stuart Turner, George Chuter, Lee Mears, Ben Kay, Danny Grewcock, Tom Palmer, Chris Jones, Pat Sanderson, Lewis Moody, Tom Rees, Magnus Lund, Martin Corry, James Forrester

carrim7

sgt beruntung ler ko.
   itu ler impian aku ler..nk ngk wallabies vs all blacks.

carrim7

johnno nih lebih baik retired jer.
  badan dh tk leh tahan lagi.
     asyik injured jer.

muor76

ermm next week kat astro setiap ahad dah mule investec.. ermm best betul lah... cumer maslah yg aku akan hadapi adelah nak menguasai astro dari anak dan bini aku... hahahhaha

ermm lepas nih leh lah turun lari lari, buat senaman ringan-ringan tok main liga n9 bulan satu nanti..
huhuhuhu

nizam_syah82

Originally posted by muor76 at 30-10-2006 12:21 PM
ermm next week kat astro setiap ahad dah mule investec.. ermm best betul lah... cumer maslah yg aku akan hadapi adelah nak menguasai astro dari anak dan bini aku... hahahhaha

ermm lepas nih leh  ...

ko main team mane Muor..ingat nak join Pilah blues la..hehhee..ade gak dapat invitation aritu ..tapi komitmen keluarga, jarak ngan $$$$ tu yg buat banyak kali fikir nak join ni...

muor76

Originally posted by nizam_syah82 at 30-10-2006 12:35 PM


ko main team mane Muor..ingat nak join Pilah blues la..hehhee..ade gak dapat invitation aritu ..tapi komitmen keluarga, jarak ngan $$$$ tu yg buat banyak kali fikir nak join ni...

last tournament aku join kgv old boys.. budak takder arrr.. ade sekali game lawan pilah main 13 org jer... ingat kali nih nak jemput memember aku yg kat kl... takpon import budak jlj...

carrim7

tok jan dh dpt anak pompuan ler muor.
      liga selangor laks start bulan 2 kot.
tk tau wether d montel ader budak lagi ke tk.

muor76

Originally posted by carrim7 at 30-10-2006 03:00 PM
tok jan dh dpt anak pompuan ler muor.
      liga selangor laks start bulan 2 kot.
tk tau wether d montel ader budak lagi ke tk.

anak pompuan jugak.. huhuhuh pesal yerk memember aku ramai dpt anak pompuan... huhuuh
oo liga selangor start bulan 2.. leh arr import player kelab saner main liga n9...

montel kalo takde org import jer lah.. senang citer..

carrim7

tuh ler nk mencari player2 import ler nih.
  sesaper berminat nk main kt liga selangor div2 for dmontel
can contact aku ler kt 0123864253 ----> carrim
  team dmontel nih play for fun n winning is a bonus ler.

pokya

wah otai2 turun beraksi.ade pics lawa buh aa sini
mane tau ade muka2 aku knal.ade gak sorg dua member aku continue lagi main
sorg tuh kelab rsc ape tah

muor76

semalam dari kol 6 ptg sampai ler kol 10 mlm dok melekat depan tv... huhuhuuh

games wales n australia leh seri laks...
jarang dpt tgk game seri..
memula aku ingat wales tokleh gi.. awal awal game tengok diorang kelam kabut sket.. pastu second half baru tersusun..
kire best gak ler game wales n australia.. banyak movement..
tapi arrr.. naper yerk ref tak bagi extra time mase line out tu... huuhuhu
tengok muke player wales hampe giler.. wallabies pon hampa gak...

kol 12 nyer game aku menyirap sirap... kat dlm buku astro cakap start kol 11.25.. tengok info mula kol 12.. bile aku bukak dah 20 minit game mula... hampeh nyer astro... tapi aku tengok nz skang nih cam ade kureng sket arr.. maybe line up baru lom dpt rentak yg sebenornya kot... huhuhuhuhuh