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Vatican City - Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday said people should build Nativity scenes for Christmas to help recreate the 'mystery' of Jesus' birth on earth. Benedict, speaking during his weekly general audience, was referring to the practice of ...

Pope urges faithful to build Nativity scenes for Christmas - Monsters and Critics

The Australian Rugby Union has pulled out of next year's Pacific Nations Cup because of cost constraints. Australia usually fields a team of fringe players, called Australia A, in the six-team regional competition, but the ARU said the current ...

Rugby: Pacific cup too dear for Aussies - New Zealand Herald

LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - England winger Lesley Vainikolo was charged on Thursday for assault on another man in the city of Bath two months ago, police said. A Somerset police spokesman said the 29-year-old Tongan-born Gloucester player was charged ...

Rugby-England winger Vainikolo charged with assault - Reuters UK

BATH, England - England rugby international Lesley Vainikolo was charged by police Thursday over an early morning brawl outside a nightclub. The 29-year-old winger, nicknamed The Volcano for his powerful build and speed on the field, was charged with ...

England rugby player Vainikolo charged over brawl - SLAM! Sports

The big derby between Bognor and Chichester scheduled for Hampshire Avenue this Saturday (Dec 20) is off. The postponement of Bognor's EDF Senior Vase match at home to Kingston last weekend because of a waterlogged pitch means that game takes ...

Rugby rivals will have to wait for derby - Chichester Observer

England rugby star Lesley Vainikolo was charged today with causing grievous bodily harm following an early morning street brawl. Vainikolo, 29, nicknamed The Volcano, was held after a fight in Bath, Somerset, at 2am on October 26. A man in his 20s ...

England star charged over street brawl - The Independent

Gloucester winger Lesley Vainikolo has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm following an early morning street brawl. The 29-year-old former rugby league star was held after a fight in Bath, Somerset, at 2am on October 26. A man in his 20s ...

Vainikolo charged over brawl - Ananova

The England rugby player Lesley Vainikolo was charged today with causing grievous bodily harm following an alleged early morning street brawl. Vainikolo, 29, was held after a fight in Bath, Somerset, at 2am on 26 October. A man in his 20s was taken ...

Vainikolo charged with causing grievous bodily harm - Guardian Unlimited

When it comes to political leaders with sporting ability, the buck stops with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il. Our knowledge of Kim's sporting achievements is limited to what we learn from the North Korean press, so it's possible that the facts are ...

Winston Aldworth: The 10 most sporting political figures - New Zealand Herald

England rugby star Lesley Vainikolo has been charged with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent following an incident outside a Bath nightclub. The Volcano, as he is known in the rugby world, was arrested on suspicion of causing ...

Open Question: Should we have stopped Wales winning the Six nations?

http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_3126226.html "Statisticians claims the Pope's life could be in imminent danger - because the Welsh rugby team won the Grand Slam this year." more

Open Question: What's this hairstyle called and how do I style it like this? (Look at the photos provided)?

Photo 1: Back http://img.skysports.com/07/11/218x298/LukeMcAlister_599130.jpg Photo 2: Side http://m.gmgrd.co.uk/res/781.$plit/C_71_article_1027661_image_list_image_list_item_0_image.jpg Photo 3: Front http://media.apn.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/Luke-McAlister160.jpg (A) What's the hairstyle called? (B) How do I style it? My hair in the front of my head (my fringe) won't slant back, it stays up like this: http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41920000/jpg/_41920152_rugby_getty416.jpg ..... Whereas I want my fringe to slant back like this: http://m.gmgrd.co.uk/res/441.$plit/C_71_article_1025193_image_list_image_list_item_0_image.jpg So what's the name of the hairstyle, how do I style it and how do I get my fringe to "slant" back like the guy (Luke McAlister)'s fringe does? Ok i got the spiking in the middle part... but I want to know specifically how to make my fringe have that combed back effect... Should I comb it to a side? more

Open Question: knees painful after running?

my husband's knees are really painful after he has been for a run and as he has just signed up for a triathalon he really wants to know how to overcome the problem he is 28 years old. He swam for his county from the ages of 6-18 and dabled in other sports like cricket, rugby and rowing at school. He would run as part of his training and never had the problem with his knees then. Then at 18 went to uni and did virtually no exercise for four years! After that he joined a rowing club and has been going on and off for 6 years, but never really had much of a training programme and only ever concentrated on the rowing machine. He has been to the docs, but there is nothing wrong with his knees. He only gets the pain when he runs, not doing squats or anything like that. It makes no difference if his knees are kept warm or not and its a shooting stabbing pain that lasts up to 3 days. Is this purely a lack of training issue and if he just goes through the pain and strengthens it will get better or should he stop running altogether. Serious answers only. i'm happy to add extra details if needed to answer the question. Thanks more

Open Question: Can Matt Banahan be England's Jonah Lomu?

If you're not familiar with English Rugby then you'll need to know a little bit about him. He's a 21 year old winger who plays for Bath in the Guinness Premiership. At 6'7 and 18st he began his career at lock when he played for the London Irish academy but his tremendous speed allowed him to switch to winger. In only his first season in the Premiership he was Bath's top try scorer and second overall in the Premiership behind Leicester's Tom Varndell. I'd say he's got all the attributes to make it to the top, just a little work on his defence and he'll be the complete player. I' more

Resolved Question: Repost:Will i get crushed if i play football for college just wondering?

Bench 300 Hack squat 500(machine) Leg press 1000 Shoulder press 185*10 Deadlift 315 Height 5.7,weight 180lbs will be 200 in this bulking season edit The reason why i asked this because i was wondering if a guy of my size and strength could possibly play football.Not that i am gonna get into football.I have never played football before.But i have played rugby long time ago like 3-4 years ago and got killed and i was really small too about 120lbs. more

Open Question: If a vendor charges p dollars each for rugby shirts, then he expects to sell 2000-100p shirts at a tournament.?

If a vendor charges p dollars each for rugby shirts, then he expects to sell 2000-100p shirts at a tournament. a.) find a polynomial R(p) that represents the total revenue when the shirts are p dollars each. b.) Find R(5),R(10) and R(20) c.)use the bar graph to determine the price that will give the maximum total revenue. more

Open Question: I need help with this one if you can please do so!?

Selling shirts. If a vendor charges p dollars each for rugby shirts, then he expects to sell 2000-100p shirts at a tournament. a.) find a polynomial R(p) that represents the total revenue when the shirts are p dollars each. b.) Find R(5),R(10) and R(20) c.)use the bar graph to determine the price that will give the maximum total revenue. more

Open Question: Who would you say is the greatest ever rugby player?

my vote goes to jonah lomu. what about you? more

Open Question: Does anyone know the approximate rugby league junior numbers in Victoria?

Also is it on the increase and are there any names to look out for? more

Open Question: Problem ejaculating during intercourse?

I'm a college freshman, and every single time I have engaged in sex, I find it difficult to ejaculate. This happens during both oral and vaginal sex. Originally I attributed this to being drunk, but recently I had sex when both me and my partner were perfectly sober, and after about 45 minutes of rather intensive vaginal thrusting, I called it quits and she had to resort to about 15 minutes of oral sex before I was able to ejaculate. I have no problems ejaculating during masturbation, don't have any medical conditions, and I'm not on any medications. I do lift weights several times a week and play college rugby, but I've never heard of exercise interfering with sex. Please help, I just want to be able to enjoy a normal sexual experience. more

Open Question: how does a 16 year old male, who eats lots and keeps a steady weight, gain weight?

I am about to go to boarding school where i will be tight on food supplies, i want to gain lean weight for rugby, i do weights and i think i am getting bigger but im not getting heavier. is there any specific food i can have that will give me weight that is like a food i can keep in my tuck box? note: lean weight, not fat more

Open Question: Which Ralph Lauren Rugby Hoodie should I get? link inside?

Which Hoodie should I get? The Red one or the White one: http://www.rugby.com/shop/item.aspx?productId=3202584&categoryId=3372854 (On the website, you can zoom in, change color and look at Alternative views on the hoodies to come up with your answer too!) Thanks! more

Open Question: Ideas for historical fancy dress wanted urgently please?

I have a fancy dress tomorrow at school and we can dress up as any historical figure. So I was wondering can anyone give me ideas. I have limited resources though, which include: A few old t-shirts old jeans brown longish wig brown beard leather boots thick socks maybe a kilt if it still fits electric guitar blackish grayish dressy jacket sewing kit jumpers sword guns black shirt ties rugby/football kit and can maybe borrow some stuff from people but probably not much. Won't be able to go early to shops tomorrow either. Any ideas? more

Open Question: do you think rugby players would be good in the nfl?

i think they would...how bout u? more

Open Question: how footballers and rugby players feel about each other?

Open Question: how do footballers and rugby players feel about each other?

Open Question: Do you wear underwear with lycra/cycle/rugby undershorts? ?

With undershorts (the tight black things, which are like shorts) Do you wear underwear with them or not? If so, which type of underwear is best? I tried wearing them with normal loose fitting boxer shorts and it was bearable just not too comfy, but wearing them without underwear is far more comfortable and less restricting. more

Open Question: In Rugby how can you improve your tackles? ?

Not obviouos things like hitting them faster and harder. Like where should your feet be and how should you lift them etc. more

Open Question: i live in Louth, Ireland, and i'm 16. I'm interested in trying new sports.. but i don't know where to start? ?

i don't like football, already do rugby and boxing. i havent got much money btw more

Open Question: My knee 'clicks' out of place occasionally?

Been trying to diagnose this for years (20+). Since I was a child my left knee will occasionally 'click' out of place. It is immensely painful and I have to straighten it immediately to pop it back into place. Nothing else matters just 'clicking' it back in. At all other times my knee is perfect. I've had an X-ray and MRI scan but no-one has ever been able to diagnose. I have fairly strong legs, quads are fine. Luckily for me i'm now old enough to realise how to solve the issue i.e. straighten leg. When I was young I wasn't so lucky. It's gone before while: swimming, playing rugby, doing athletics, and just sitting at my desk. Last time was while sitting on a chair swinging my leg. The only thing I can compare it to is dislocating a joint (although i've never dislocated anything so i'm only comparing descriptions i've had). Any advice/ideas greatly appreciated. more

Open Question: How do i say no to a friend?

My cousin who is very close to me keeps on asking me if i want to play rugby. I am very busy right now and plus i dont want to play. How do i tell him no? more

Open Question: Who was in the Welsh Rugby squad in the 1981 Wales v England International?

Open Question: get rid of the BBC,and sell it off ?

I see the BBC have done it again,they seem to balls everything up,when you consider that mr lyons and his so trust earn more than they deserve,should they consider resigning,nobody would miss them,after all it!s only an old boys club,i would like to know what they do for such large sums of money,do we have top football,rugby,cricket,?no,but we do have that so called comedian Ross,at 18 million for three years,and his half wit friend,at least he had the decency to resign,can we not sell it off,the BBC,that is,save us a lot of money into the bargain,and all the so called trust,and all the pompous lords that run it,i wold like to say that how does it take two news readers to read the news,another old boys and girls network more

Resolved Question: After AFL and the media have crucified Ben Cussins for no reason should he play Rugby League , $?

Open Question: Anyone fed up with missing Rugby games on TV because they are playing?

I hate missing Internationals, Prem games and other matches because of my playing commitments on a Saturday. Football is shown during the week, and loads of games on Sundays - yet Guiness Premiership still plays largely on Saturdays and I miss the big games. Also, my club has gone from running 5 sides a week to 3, as so many people decide to go and watch top sides rather than playing a game. Anyone annoyed by this? more

Resolved Question: Do I have a chance of getting into NYU Stern/Berkley Haas/Northwestern?

I am wanting to apply to NYU Stern/Berkley Haas/Northwestern and I was hoping to get feedback from people, hopefully students who attend/have attended any of these schools 4.9/5.0 GPA (I live in Canada) I think I have about a 91 percent average SAT=2100 (could have done better, oh well) student council president model un 2007 "best overall" winner/2008 "most diplomatic" winner getting an internship at a venture capitalist company with the CEO business director of newspaper club i created a business company in grade 10 (I led/create it) and we made 1000 dollars in 2 months soccer gold level team MVP school rugby/golf team this is just some of the stuff I have done. Do I have a chance? Thanks everyone for the feedback more

Open Question: Where can I get FREE Samsung Rugby (A837) themes? ?

My husband really would like some different themes...but would like them for free...I know they are out there somewhere, but I can't find them! Can you help? Okay...so I guess the Rugby doesn't take themes...and apparently it doesn't accept animated wallpapers either...any way around this? more

Resolved Question: Whats was the best thing your rugby coach ever taught you?

What was the best thing your rugby coach ever taught you? Anything goes here, it might be sneaky, funny, heartfelt. more

Open Question: Do you think I will get into the Coast Guard Academy?

I am a high school senior who has already applied regular decision to the CGA. I have a GPA of about a 4.00 unweighted, about a 4.62 weighted, have a SAT score of 1360, 700 critical reading and 660 on Math, have taken lots of A.P. and Honors classes including Honors Calculus andPhysics. I go to a really good private school in Baltimore and have only gotten two B's my entire time in high school both in "advanced honor's" math classes.I also have done tons of clubs, 3 sports (but no varsity), was a wrestler, football and am still a rugby player, and scored a 224 on the academy's PFT, higher than the average score for cadets when they reported last June for swab summer. I already have a full academic scholarship at The Citadel but want to comission i the Coast Guard. Any opinions?........ more

Open Question: i need to be a more effective rugby runner?

hi, i am a 3rd year rugby player and are getting ready for my first season on a competitive club team, they are one of the tops in my province. but anways im a back player and i have always started for my school team in mostly wing fullback or flyhalf with some center too. and i am about average speed but not very fast but i am getting faster as i grow and get stronger, but i was curious as to which is more important to being a fast and effective rugby runner, lower leg muscles or upper leg muscles. i have pretty big calfs for my size (5"9 - 130 pounds) and i am nearly ambidextrous in my legs naturally so they are both equal stength. but i just want to be a faster more powerful runner and try to get as much playing time on the club team. thanks and sorry for the length of this. more

Open Question: Whats the differences between rugby and football?

Whats the main differences? more

Open Question: Will I be accepted into Boston College?

I have a 3.6 GPA and I go to a Jesuit high school. I am an Eagle Scout, Key Club, Varsity Track, Varsity Rugby, Eucharistic Minister, and a lot of service. My dad is an alumnus so there's some legacy and I know the former assistant basketball coach for Boston College. Will I be accepted into BC? more

Open Question: Will I be accepted into University of Cincinnati Business School straight from high school?

I attend a highly respected high school in Cincinnati. I have a 2.54 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Got a 1010 on the SAT (510 on math). Haven't taken the ACT. I played football and rugby and tutored at a grade school. Thanks you for your help! more

Open Question: Workout+Dieting ideas?? (Help Please!!)?

I want to lose weight and get toned, without looking too bodybuilderish... I pretty much need to lose weght all over..... or at least get toned. I played soccer in June, and broke my ankle..... I wasn't allowed to stand on it until yesterday for it to be fully healed. I'm not supposed to run for another month, and that was how I used to lose all my weight. I also want to be able to look in shape by my sixteenth birthday in March!! I need help!! Any workouts+Diet ideas? Anything will help... I also will be able to run by march so i can play rugby... so I NEED TO BE IN really good conditon!! more

Open Question: What's your Rugby Union Dream Team?

My dream team is: 1. John Afoa (NZ) 2. Stephen Moore (AUS) 3. Tony Woodcock (NZ) 4. Victor Matfield (SRA) 5. James Horwill (AUS) 6. Schalk Burger (SRA) 7. Richie McCaw (NZ) 8. Rodney So'oialo (NZ) 9. Fourie Du Preez (SRA) 10. Matt Giteau (AUS) 11. Brian Habana (SRA) 12. Berrick Barnes (AUS) 13. Adam-Ashley Cooper (AUS) 14. Shane Williams (WAL) 15. Lee Byrne (WAL) They have to be the current players for the year 2009. more

Open Question: where can i buy a rugby...?

Stade Francais inspired by Andy Warhol rugby shirt from? cant find one anywhere and its for my boyfriend! more

Open Question: learn to play rugby in the chicagoland area?

im a 15 yr old girl who is really interested in learning to play rugby but i dont know where to go to learn without looking stupid more

Open Question: What are my chances of being accepted into Boston College?

Open Question: Why are "Executive" coaches so called?

Could this be a case of false description for trading standards to examine?Because you never see executives using "executive" coaches,these are normally full of schoolkids,pensioners or rugby teams etc?Executives normally use Rolls Royces or suchlike? more

Open Question: Dream Team for rugby?

Is there any website that does a dream team for rugby like fantasy football ? I know theres one for the 6 nations but its closed at the minute...when can you enter that 1 more

Open Question: how to lose weight fast and keep it off?

im 26 and 17stone but im very broad and most of my weight is on my guts and i play a lot of sport rugby golf ect more

Open Question: Can anyone sum up American Football for me?

My friends discuss it in class and I want to be able to join in, so could anyone perhaps sum it all up for me (if possible)? Basically, how would you describe it to an alien? I've heard some people say it's the "wussy" version of Rugby. If you're going to tell me that, click the "back" button on your browser and find something more valuable to do with your time. Thankyouuuu, [: xx So is it like touch rugby? Because you pass and advance in that, right? Steve C: Yerrr.. I've always wondered where the "foot" part comes in. more

Resolved Question: what rugby position should i play?

I've played flanker and lock. I'm a girl, first off, ha. 5'8'', 160 lbs I really hated playing lock because i hate sticking my head between other people's as*ses I really have no choice b/c my coach wants me to keep playing lock, i think, unless something changes (our scrum half and our other lock are studying abroad next semester) so positions will have to be switched around a bit. I'm pretty decent handling the ball, good at catching it and controlling it. i'm good at running b*tches down when I have the ball. one game i charged through 4 of them and gained 30 meters before someone finally tackled me. i'm not so good at running. when i see something happening i get pumped and i can pick it up and burst but i cant go for a really long time at a certain speed. so what position do you think i'd be perfect for? dude stfu. it's not too violent for women. god. more

Open Question: I really want to change my rugby position but I need some advice. Can you help me?

I am 16 years old 176cm tall 64 kg My key strengths: I am pretty quick. I mean running 100m in 14 secs is pretty good(I guess) I often carry the ball myself rather than pass it(a bit selfish but it works) My handling is good Most of my teammates tell me that I can pass the ball really well(both far and accurately) My weaknesses: My stamina is not amazing comparing to people in the A team( I had a 10.5 on my bleep-test) My tackling is not great(my tackles are very strong but not low enough) I am not big and strong, like most people in the A team. At the moment my position is a winger or an outside center in a B team. I LOVE these positions but I really want to try something else. I am not quick enoght for the A team and thats why I want to apply my stenghts in a different position. I thought of being a fullback but I cant compete with a guy who is 186cm tall!!!!! Can you give me some suggestions because I really need your help!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry guys, my bad. 14 secs in 100m is my old result. Its 12.02 now. more

Open Question: wat american football position should i play in?

im a 16 year old 106 kg student who's interested in playing football .. i run a 100m in 13sec and bench press 100. im 1.81 cm tall and a power full runner ... i have just immigrated from south africa were i used to play rugby . so i like hitting other people ... wat position is best for me? more

Open Question: Want to move towns, get a Flat or Job first?

I currently live in Hertfordshire (have done my whole life). I would like to move to Bath. I have experience as an Administrator for an IFA. I am 23 years old. Would it be better to get a job or somewhere to live first? Any advice on moving towns, like how to meet people? Do you think it would be a good idea to join Bath Rugby Club (I love Rugby)! Any advice grateful!! Thankyou!! more

Open Question: Do you ever notice “straight” women flirting with each other, in a sexual way?

I notice other women doing it and I can sometimes catch myself doing it, too. I just think that women are soft and sweet when they aren't being vicious and evil. I want to touch their skin, kiss them and flirt with them. Why do you think a lot of women do this? I also notice something similar in men, too. When men tease each other in a “homophobic” way that seems like flirting to me, or when they get really competitive with each other, it can seem sexual to me. I've always found "macho" contact male sports to be homoerotic, like rugby or American football, for example. A.K. yes it is me, thanks. :) Sarcaztic Baztard, I imagine Tupperware parties might be a bit like Bachelorette partie. When you get a gaggle of women into the same room we inevitably start talking about sex in a very detailed and raunchy manner. Women can be so vulgar sometimes. lol more

Resolved Question: Rugby impossible to get good at?

I came from the northern territory where AFL was a bit bigger and moved to queensland where they only like rugby so ive played that for years and still.. the main skill you need is to sidestep and you can't really practice that so the only way people are good at rugby is if they grew up with it but like tennis and soccer you can train for sduifsdiufsuifsduf i mean really the skills are just dummying and sidestepping caz anyone can learn to pass and yea forwards dont do that but u know what i mean aya ayayayaa more

Resolved Question: Which cricket player would be the best choice for playing these Sports?

Pick one cricket player for each sports.Also include why you picked that player. The best choices will be BA. 1.Boxing - 2.Soccer(AKA Football)- 3.Golf- 4.Rugby- 5.Basketball- 6.Hockey- 7.Tennis- more

Open Question: Should rugby be more noticed in the united states?

I play rugby in college and we barely get any acknowledgment from the school. There is virtually no fans there. How does other American sports such as football and baseball shield rugby from being a huge American sport I know about USA rugby but, I have never even seen it on TV for god sake. Rugby is an awesome smash mouth sport that builds team unity and leadership skills just as good as any other sport. Why is the rest of the world so into rugby and why is America so far behind? I absolutely love this sport. more