Wednesday, March 19, 2008

RugbyFanz Newsletter: The Blooper Edition 19-03-08

This week we bring you some of the most embarrassing moments on and off the rugby field.

Danny Cipriani's slip of the tongueThe England debutant uses "that word" live on national TV

Showboating at its worst – or best
Definitely a contender for one of the biggest cock-ups ever

Just dot the ball down Will
'Manhandled' is about the only word to describe it

The ultimate butter hands
He'll have wished the earth had swallowed him up after this one

Having lovechildren with Shane Williams
This Welsh fan has had a little too much bubbly

Wales are in Heaven
A special tribute to the Grand Slam winners

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Rugby, Babes and Burgers



Some say it's the "ultimate combination"
Nice New Zealand ad for Burger King

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

The best rugby ads 04-03-08

This week we bring you a mix of some of the best rugby ads and some classic showdowns, as well as an exclusive interview with former England captain Nigel Melville.



Putting his body on the line

Poor guy: In the wrong place at the wrong time


Rugby vs Football

And the winner is? The oval ball, of course


Going eyeball to eyeball

A classic macho stare-out competition


Umaga and O'Driscoll make up

Did you know that Tana and BOD finally patched things up after that controversial tackle in the ABs v Lions game


Tricks of the Trade

You haven't seen this done with the oval ball


Nigel Melville: England should play Ireland in the U.S.

The former England captain and current CEO of Rugby America talks to RugbyFanz



genius and of controversy 27-02-08

This week we bring you some moments of genius and of controversy. And the outspoken views of one of rugby's movers and shakers.



Pure genius

But some would ask: 'Does he still have it?'


Keeping the ball alive

Incredible – no fewer than 52 touches!


The best try ever

No, it's not Gareth Edwards for the Barbarians.


The rugby ad that's causing a ruckus

These women don't know what they're in for


The toughest player ever

Buck Shelford had his scrotum ripped open in a game against France, had it sewed up and played on. An alternative view of that defining rugby moment.


Nigel Wray: Saracens should play Wasps in New York

The Saracens boss also says it doesn't make sense to hold the World Cup in New Zealand



RugbyFanz Newsletter 20-02-08

This week we bring you a mix of humour, skill and some classic moments.


The ultimate charge down

Amazing this guy is still standing


She needs to keep her eye on the ball(s)

Poor guy – what a frustrating experience


Best try ever

John Kirwan won't want to see this


The rose snares the cockerel

England will be hoping this is how it plays out on Saturday


Running the Cheetahs ragged

Best Super 14 try of Round 1


The Golden Ball Awards 13-02-08

It's that time of the month. We bring you the funniest, sexiest, most creative and most obscene content uploaded by our members in the last few weeks.


1. Funniest

Play the ball, not the woman


2. Sexiest

For someone like Victor, rugby certainly has its perks


3. Most Obscene

Sick, sick, sick. Very un-PC, but very funny


4. The Best

Well, it's really the best of the best. These are simply sublime


5. Most Creative

What it means to be an Englishman


Newsletter Sevens 06-02-08

This week we bring you some of the most colourful, provocative and hilarious rugby ads uploaded by our members. And something to whet the appetite ahead of the San Diego Sevens.


Rugby in the TV room, hanky-panky in the kitchen

This guy needs to keep an eye on his wife, not the ball


A race for the bed

These guys are really desperate


She's satisfied, but he certainly isn't

What happens when Mr and Mrs Smith head for an illicit rendezvous


The ultimate game of catch

Jonny, Tana, BOD, Richie and Doug all playing together


Playing out of his skin

Mils needs to get in touch with his body


Those crazy, spectacular, awesome Sevens

Can San Diego outdo Wellington?


England V Wales 01-02-08

Six Nations fever is in the air again. Wales are travelling to Twickenham with the belief they can knock over England. Wales assistant coach Shaun Edwards has told his charges to "just smash them". England captain Phil Vickery is expecting a huge "physical battle." Here is something to whet the appetite before the game kicks off.



Two Tribes Go To War

Warren Gatland: We are going there prepared for a bloodbath


'Jonny Wilkinson's past his best'

This poor guy thinks he's hearing things – and he is!


It's all in the thighs

Will England miss him? And is Wilkinson really past it?


'If he kicks this, he can shave whichever part of his body he wants'

Which Gavin Henson will turn up on Saturday?


Those unforgettable moments

England or Wales? The ultimate primer


Haka Special 23-01-08

When he performed the haka, Jonah Lomu said it gave him such an adrenaline rush he was ready "to run into a brick wall." Many of our readers seem to get a similar rush from the traditional Maori dance. Here are some of the classic, humorous and more creative versions of the haka that they have uploaded onto RugbyFanz.


The classic haka

Tana Umaga at his fiery best


The Aussie version of the haka

This guy is either very brave or very stupid


The rabbit and the haka

This is definitely a case of cruelty to animals


The handbag haka

Not a whole lot to say about this one. Just watch and weep


The American version of the haka

Football players are doing it too


The Tongan Challenge

The Tongans and the All Blacks go head to head


The Scottish Challenge

A creative use of the kilt


The Hi-Tech Haka

How the famous ritual might be performed in 2208


For all you haka junkies, THIS is something not to be missed!


RugbyFanz Newsletter: 18-01-08

This week we bring you some of the most creative and humorous rugby ads uploaded by our readers. But most importantly, we bring you a new discussion forum in which you can express all your views, no matter how controversial.



How to ruck your colleague

Make sure you don't do this in your office


Pass the soap, please

Change room showers can be a tricky thing


Rugby or sex?

This guy has a one-tracked mind


The Mile High Club

What some people only get up to on aeroplanes


The rugby dominatrix

How to tame a pack of forwards


Hot Topics


Finally, don’t forget to test your kicking skills.



RugbyFanz Newsletter You'll get a kick out of this one 10-01-08

This week, we bring you some of the freakiest, most embarrassing and sexiest moments – on and off the pitch – that have been uploaded by our readers. But, most importantly, we bring you Kick Ace – the ultimate game for all you aspirant couch kickers.


Freakiest kick – ever

You've never seen anything like it. And probably won't ever again. It's also a great way to warm up for Kick Ace.


Sexiest Haka

Trust the French to come up with a sexy version of the famous war dance.


Most Embarrassing Ad

This one was produced specifically for the run-up to the 2007 World Cup. It's unlikely the Aussies will be rebroadcasting it anytime soon. The English, on the other hand, might well be.


Biggest Blooper

No TMO needed for this one!


Worst Excuse

You've got to be joking! Does he really think that the referee is going to buy it?


If Matt Dunning can do it, then you can too. So, if you're not already playing Kick Ace, then pull on your virtual kicking boots and get started.


RugbyFanz Golden Ball Awards – 03-01-08

We bring you the funniest, most bizarre, most abrasive and most creative content uploaded by our readers in the past month.

Most Abrasive
Chabal gives journalists a "French" lesson

Funniest
The secret of Richie McCaw's success

Sexiest
Women do it best – no hands

Most Bizarre
Keeping his (under)pants on

Most Creative
Don't forget to turn your cellphone off when…

Special Feature: Player of the Year
No, it's not Bryan Habana. It's a hulking, in-your-face, 115-kilogram wrecking ball.

Biggest hits of 2007 – RugbyFanz Newsletter – 27-12-07

Here are the biggest hits of 2007. The rib-breakers, bone-crunchers and head-hunters. Watch and wince!

The jawbreaker

Sebastien Chabal resets Ali Williams' jaw



Payback time


Chabal getting some of his own medicine



Simply shocking


Wales' Kevin Morgan engaging in some aerial acrobatics


Who's the worse for wear?


Dan Scarborough crunches Percy Montgomery – and himself



No yellow card?


Habana gets away with this shocker


The guillotine


Stirling Mortlock is extremely fortunate not to have been decapitated

The Best of 2007 – 19-12-07

Here they are: The RugbyFanz awards for the "Best of 2007". Watch and enjoy.

Best team try

There were many, but this one proves why the minnows have a place in the WC

Best individual try
Bryan Habana won't want to see this one again

Best tackle
Chris Masoe won't remember too much about this Chabal special

Best try-saving tackle
Undoubtedly one of the critical moments of RWC 2007

Best drop-goal
Two for the price of one: Youth knows no fear

Picks of the Week – 05-12-07

On the street, in the bedroom and all around the globe - rugby has many different playing fields. These are six of the best rugby-inspired commercials that RugbyFanz members have uploaded.

Scots prove to All Blacks they also have something to show
http://www.rugbyfanz.com/VideoShow.php?id=242&nl=0512

Boks send the Kiwis flying
http://www.rugbyfanz.com/VideoShow.php?id=417&nl=0512

Australian rugby gets a sexy shake-up
http://www.rugbyfanz.com/VideoShow.php?id=415&nl=0512

Rugby moves the world
http://www.rugbyfanz.com/VideoShow.php?id=204&nl=0512

Just doing it through the streets of London
http://www.rugbyfanz.com/VideoShow.php?id=67&nl=0512

Blondes and rugby - what a mix!
http://www.rugbyfanz.com/VideoShow.php?id=371&nl=0512

RugbyFanz Golden Ball Awards – 29-11-07

We bring you the funniest, craziest, most controversial and most creative content uploaded by our readers this month.

Most Creative: A haka with a difference

Most controversial: Why Mark Cueto's "try" was a try

Craziest: This fan needs a stiff drink

Funniest: Rugby puts one over on football

Runner-up in several categories: Sexy and the Booter

RugbyFanz Newsletter - 12-11-07

Changing of the guard: Why rugby in the north will rule

This year's exodus of southern hemisphere players is the first real sign that professionalism is beginning to take hold. The impact will be dramatic, as the southern hemisphere loses its long-time dominance.

Warren, you'll need a miracle

New Wales coach Warren Gatland says he is not a miracle worker. If not, he probably would have been better off not applying for the job in the first place.

Video: Welsh Jinkers - The Small Man's Revenge

As this video clip shows, Gatland has a great tradition to draw on. But can he harness it?

Slideshow: Come on you Irish

London Irish fans and players put on a colourful performance against Treviso.

South African rugby's white supremacists

There has yet to be a true revolution in the hearts and minds of the people. Racism still lurks and rears its ugly head in the Rainbow Nation.