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Saturday, October 8, 2011

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Thursday, October 6, 2011

Hines Ward's Rugby Player Biography & Images 2011

Hines Ward's Biography

Date Of Birth
March 8, 1976
Place of Birth
Seoul, South Korea
Birth Name
Hines E. Ward, Jr.
Gender
Male
Awards
-He was voted MVP of Super Bowl XL.

Biography:
Hines Ward made his mark in the world of sports as the wide receiver for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers, where he has the distinction of being the longest-tenured current player on the team. During his teen years, Ward already showed potential as a quarterback at Forest Park High School, where he also became two-time Clayton County Offensive Player of the Year. Additionally, he received All-American honors from Super Prep, Blue Chip Illustrated and USA Today.

Ward continued honing his football skills as a wide receiver for the University of Georgia Bulldogs in college before being recruited by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1998 NFL Draft. Since then, he has been recognized as the team's Most Valuable Player (MVP) three times.

On the small screen, Ward appeared on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Rome Is Burning and Mike and Mike in the Morning, among others. In 2011, he joined the cast of Dancing with the Stars season 12.

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Hines Ward's

Monday, September 12, 2011

Jonny Wilkinson Rugby Player With Girlfriend Shelly Jenkins Images 2011

Jonny Wilkinson Girlfriend Shelly Jenkins Pics

‘Are they decent and honest and are you giving consideration to other people? Selfishness can never be the route to happiness or success.’

Wilkinson’s live-in girlfriend Shelley Jenkins, 27, the daughter of a scaffolding magnate, is apparently ‘really happy’ about Wilkinson’s new enlightenment.

‘I have improved as a person in my relationships, not just with her, but with friends and family,’ he said.

Asked to explain the deeper reason for his Buddhist faith, he added: ‘I think it was rooted in an even deeper fear of death.

‘I couldn’t figure out how to avoid death: it was like a game I could not win. The closer I got to family and friends and the better things got, the more I had to lose.

‘I have accepted my career will finish one day and I am in a place that will enable me to make that transition comfortably. I will not have to reinvent myself to cope with life after rugby.’

Although Wilkinson is about to publish his autobiography, it will not mention Buddhism and physics in case anyone ‘might have thought I was trying to be the new Stephen Hawking’.

Images:

Jonny Wilkinson Girlfriend

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Johny Wilkinson Rugby Player 2011 Profile,Bio & Images

Johny Wilkinson

Profile:

Position    Fly-half
Date of Birth    25/05/1979
Place of Birth    Frimley, Surrey, England
Height    5' 10''
Previous Teams    Farnham Junior Rugby
Honours    British Lions 2001 (5 caps), England (53 caps), U21

Johny Wilkinson Biography:

Jonny has had a love of rugby since the age of four. His father, Phil, played the game for 22 years, and both Jonny and his brother, Mark, were keen to follow in his footsteps.

Jonny grew up in the Hampshire county and was educated at Pierrepont, Frensham and Lord Wandsworth College, Hampshire, and he enjoyed playing cricket and tennis, as well as rugby for his schools.

Jonny impressed England rugby selectors, when he took part in the English 18s Schools tour of Australia in 1997, clocking up a spectacluar 94 points in only 5 games.

After college, Jonny decided to sign for Newcastle on a two-year contract, after turning down a place at Durham University. Rob Andrew saw his potential and allowed Jonny to play for the England first team, after only just under an hour with the senior rugby team. In his first game for England against Ireland, he broke the records, as Englands’ youngest player this century. He stood in for Mike Catt in England’s 79th minute of their game against Ireland, despite some of the protests against the decision, as a few fans believed he wouldn’t be any good because they hadn’t heard of him.

Since then, Jonny has confirmed his position as England’s Premier fly half, as well being the hardest tackling number ten in the world.

All this has not come without some serious dedication on Jonny’s part. He has been conscientious and hard working, often refusing to leave the training ground (even from a young age) until he got his kicks right.

Recently, Jonny has become a big name in the world of sports. In the closing minutes of the 2003 rugby world cup final, Jonny Wilkinson clinched victory for England against Australia with a nifty drop goal. Jonny has moved further up the fame ladder in 2003, winning BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

Jonny’s popularity continues unabated, despite recurring injuries during 2004, and he was bestowed with the ‘freedom of Newcastle’, an honour shared with Alan Shearer and late Newcastle United legend, Jackie Milburn.

Images:

Johny Wilkinson

Saturday, August 6, 2011

David Pocock 2011Rugby Player Profile and Images

David Pocock

Profile:
Date of birth: 23/04/1988

Place of birth: Gweru, Zimbabwe

Height: 184cm Weight:104kg

Position: Flanker

Debut: 2006 v Sharks

Teams: Wallabies
Pictures:

David Pocock

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Sean Maitland Rugby Player Profile and Pics 2011

Sean Maitland

Player Profile:
Sean Maitland joined a rare group when he scored a try with his first touch of the ball in Air New Zealand Cup play, having taken the field late in Canterbury's opening match of the 2007 campaign against Bay of Plenty. The Waikato-raised youngster had a week earlier made his first class debut during the pre-season fixture against North Harbour. A precocious talent, Maitland was a member of the victorious New Zealand Under-19 side at the IRB Junior World Cup. He is an exciting attacking three-quarter who has impressed many good judges since he linked up with Linwood at the start of 2007. Maitland had a very strong season with the Crusaders, scoring eight tries.

Player Stats:
Height:1.89m
Weight:97kg
Date Born:14/09/88
Provincial Caps:38
Provincial Debut:2007 v North Harbour
Super Caps:28
Super Points:55
Super Debut:2008 v Brumbies
Current Season Games:15

Sean Maitland

Keven Mealamu Profile & Images 2011

Keven Mealamu

Keven Mealamu Profile:
Full name: Keven Filipo Mealamu
Born: March 20, 1979, Tokoroa
Current age: 32 years 133 days
Major teams: Barbarians, Blues, New Zealand
Position: Hooker
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Weight: 233 lb

Keven Mealamu

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

New Zealand Rugby Open World Cup 2011 News and Nice Pics

Claudelands will be a temporary campervan park for Rugby World Cup 2011 visitors. Hamilton City Council Event Facilities Manager Mark Christie said the temporary facility will be set up adjacent to The Grandstand, and cater for up to 300 campervans.

It will be open from 9am on 15 September to 4 pm on 19 September, coinciding with the New Zealand vs Japan and Wales vs Samoa matches at Waikato Stadium. It will reopen from 9am on 1 October to 4pm on 3 October, for the Wales vs Fiji match.

Campervans must show a self-containment certificate, as there will be no on-site power connections or showers. A small number of toilets, and limited water and power will be available in The Grandstand. There will be no cooking facilities. A dump station and recycling facilities will be provided, and there will be 24-hour security. Alcohol is permitted within the confines of vehicles, but guests are asked to behave responsibly.

“It’s great Rugby World Cup 2011 fans travelling in campervans can park so close to Waikato Stadium and the Fanzone. That will enable them to really enjoy what Hamilton has to offer without worrying about having to re-park their vehicles in the CBD or near the stadium,” said Councillor Peter Bos, Hamilton’s Rugby World Cup 2011 ambassador.

“Walking with your Rugby-mad friends through the city will only enhance your great Hamilton experience.”

Visitors using the Claudelands campervan park during Rugby World Cup 2011 are encouraged walk to Waikato Stadium, approximately 20 minutes away.