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  • Noakes boots Blues to win over Stormers

    Chris Noakes landed a record six penalties to carry the Blues to a grinding 18-17 Super Rugby win over the frustrated Stormers in Auckland.The South Africans scored the only two tries on Friday but were undone by ill discipline and bad luck in a result that is a body blow for their playoff hopes.Replacement first five-eighth Elton Jantjes missed a drop goal attempt in the 84th minute from 35m ...

  • Chaz Bono is looking for love.

    The former 'Dancing With The Stars' contestant - who was born a girl named Chastity and began gender reassignment treatment in 2008 - is currently single and still looking for the right ...

  • Sir Ed lauded as a great Briton

    We're used to Aussies claiming our finest, but not the Poms.But England's Daily Telegraph newspaper is now celebrating Mt Everest's conqueror Sir Ed Hillary as a "great Briton".The Telegraph editorial celebrates Major Tim Peake being set to be Britain's first official astronaut - though he's going to have to wait until 2015 for his five-month stint on the ...

  • Smith McCabe slim chance for Lions

    Brumbies pair George Smith and Pat McCabe are still a slim chance of playing the Lions after news their knee injuries aren't as bad as initially ...

  • Cop investigates fake foreign licences

    Foreign drivers taking to New Zealand roads with fake licences and zero driving experience may be behind a growing number of fatal car crashes, coroners fear.Two South Island coroners have called on Queenstown police to investigate the number of foreigners driving on counterfeit licences following a spate of tourist-linked road deaths.Senior Constable Chris Blackford of Queenstown Police says ...

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The Rules of Attraction

The Rules of Attraction

The Rules of Attraction is pointless adolescent nihilism wrapped up in new-wave film school pretension. The nonlinear storyline, showy use of reverse motion, and incessant internal dialogue give the vague appearance of depth, but they cant hide the fact that writer/director Roger Avary (Killing Zoe) doesnt seem to have a clue where hes going. ...

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  • Lions mascot causing hay fever hell

    Hogg, one of three Scots in the 37-strong squad that will depart for Hong Kong and Australia on Monday, has revealed that the mane of the fluffy Lions toy is irritating his condition.As the youngest member of the party it is the 20-year-old fullback's responsibility to look after the mascot on tour, but he may be forced to discuss the role with head coach Warren Gatland."The hay ...

  • Cooper content to wait out Deans

    Quade Cooper will ignore all league poaching raids, believing he can outlast Robbie Deans and eventually prove he deserves to be the Wallabies' first-choice fly ...

  • 2015 Cup still on Barness radar

    Berrick Barnes plans to return to Australia for Rugby World Cup 2015 following his Japanese stint, but nevertheless is determined to ensure he departs on top this ...

  • Gatland firm on Wilkinson call

    Wilkinson enjoyed a stellar weekend, being named European player of the year after helping Toulon edge out Clermont Auvergne in the final of the Heineken Cup.While Gatland confirmed that Wilkinson remains an option if either the two named No 10s - Jonathan Sexton or Owen Farrell - are injured, he insists the weekend's events would have no bearing on his original decision."We've ...

  • Jonny Wilkinson would happily join Lions as an injury replacement

    Jonny Wilkinson will play for Toulon in their Top 14 semi-final on Friday, but could join the Lions after that game, if required. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty ...

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