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New Zealand, Australia through to Rugby World Cup semi-final...

Australia’s desperate two-point win over defending champion South Africa and the All Blacks’ grinding 33-10 win over Argentina on Sunday completed a World Cup semifinal lineup with a familiar feel for New Zealanders. Archri [...]

Posted On : Oct, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

All Blacks ace Dan Carter reveals Rugby World Cup 2011 agony...

Carter presented a positive image as he spoke to the media for the first time since Saturday's injury but admitted behind closed doors he had let out his frustrations.What started as a landmark day, when he was asked to captain the Al [...]

Posted On : Oct, 06 2011 | Comments : 0

Cup time flagging controversies

The black flag on the city's official flagpole may be flying in support of the All Blacks but it is unauthorised and is causing a headache for disgruntled residents. Tauranga City Council applied for resource consent to erect the f [...]

Posted On : Sep, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

Far from being weighed down by controversies, Pakistan is hi...

The pre-World Cup controversies seem to have made Pakistan stronger, more determined and now perhaps the most dangerous team in the tournament. With three weaker sides in the Group A — Kenya, Canada and Zimbabwe — Pakistan [...]

Posted On : Mar, 21 2011 | Comments : 0

The good, the bad & the ugly of the World Cup

The good: Turning it the right way If one tends to think that the retirement of greats Anil Kumble and Shane Warne brought an end to the leg-spin era, it is not quite true if we go by some performances in the World Cup. Pakistan skipper [...]

Posted On : Mar, 09 2011 | Comments : 0

Pakistan will miss services of five players in World Cup

Pakistan will miss the services of its top five players, including the suspended trio of Salman Butt, Mohammed Asif and Mohammed Aamer, in the upcoming cricket World Cup, sources said on Tuesday. The sources said International Cricket Co [...]

Posted On : Dec, 09 2010 | Comments : 0

Shahid Afridi optimistic of good show in World Cup despite c...

Despite being hit by a handful of controversies, the Pakistan skipper Shahid Khan Afridi is adamant that his team will perform in front of the fans and will be one of the favourites in the coveted upcoming One Day International World Cup [...]

Posted On : Dec, 04 2010 | Comments : 0

Controversies will not affect us in World Cup: Afridi

Pakistan cricket may be in turmoil due to unending controversies but it would not affect the morale of the players and the team would still be one of the favourites in the upcoming World Cup, skipper Shahid Afridi said on Thursday. Pakis [...]

Posted On : Dec, 03 2010 | Comments : 0

Lowy warns against Cup controversy

With Oceania's vote seemingly restored for Thursday's vote in Zurich, the Football Federation Australian supremo was on a charm offensive for most of Monday morning's press conference. Speaking at the snow-covered Hotel Zuric [...]

Posted On : Nov, 30 2010 | Comments : 0

FIFA 2010 World Cup Soccer in South Africa: A tournament of ...

Every football world cup ends with newer surprises, controversies, issues and some totally incurable decisions. The football world cup is always expected to be the best tournament ever as it is played and loved by billions around the wor [...]

Posted On : Jul, 13 2010 | Comments : 0

World Cup controversies - Vuvuzela ban chorus

Ever since FIFA World Cup 2010 kicked off in South Africa June, the buzzing of the vuvuzela -- a cheap, plastic, monotone trumpet -- is the incessant accompaniment to every match. Although it has become an unlikely symbol of South Africa [...]

Posted On : Jul, 03 2010 | Comments : 0

World Cup Controversy nothing new for England

It wouldn’t be a World Cup for England without a traditional controversial ending for the team. Ever since winning the trophy back at the old Wembley Stadium in London in 1966, it seems the team has been cursed. In fact, that&rsquo [...]

Posted On : Jun, 29 2010 | Comments : 0

France vs. Uruguay World Cup 2010 preview and match details

Today's second match France vs. Uruguay is scheduled at 2.30pm EST, Capetown is anticipated as an salvager for France to prove themselves as an serious contender. The French run up to the world cup 2010 has been marred with alleg [...]

Posted On : Jun, 11 2010 | Comments : 0

World Cup 2011 settlement : Cash-starved PCB hopes to get $1...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) hopes to receive up to $18 million after settling a legal dispute with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the stripping of hosting rights for the 2011 World Cup. “At the moment the figure is [...]