It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
Take, take, take
Christmas is a time for giving, unless you’re Peter Stringer. Then it’s just take, take, take. Just ask James O’Connor.
Quote Unquote ”I would say the referee was a joke but I'd probably get fined for it so I won't.” - The biggest mouth of 2011 - Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu - can’t quite get his head around when he’s overstepped the mark. Even when he’s trying not to overstep the mark.
Trivia Time Q. Richie McCaw has played 103 Tests for the Alll Blacks. How many has he won?
(Yesterday's answer: Twickenham has staged the Heineken Cup Final on three occasions.)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
Bum rushed
If you will insist on pulling off great hand-offs in your own in-goal, Horacio Agulla, we’ll be forced to pull your shorts down on live TV. Which, of course, your mum might be watching.
Quote Unquote ”He was a prick to coach.” - Piri Weepu’s mum on, Piri Weepu.
Trivia Time Q. Twickenham will host the Heineken Cup Final in May - how many times has the big one been staged there in the past?
(Yesterday's answer: New Zealand have failed to win the IRB Sevens World Series on three occasions: in 2005-06 (Fiji), 2008-09 (South Africa) and 2009-10 (Samoa).)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
Snatching defeat from the jaws of defeat
You know when you kick the winning drop-goal, and it turns out that it’s not the winning drop-goal? That. Only happening to Felipe Contepomi. Who’s no mathematician.
Quote Unquote ”I told them they are a bunch of spoiled brats. Undisciplined, disobedient, sometimes selfish. Always complaining, always whingeing.” - France boss Marc Lievremont rolls out another famous motivational speech.
Trivia Time Q. On how many occasions have New Zealand failed to win the IRB Sevens World Series?
(Yesterday's answer: Toby Faletau missed precisely zero tackles during the Rugby World Cup.)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
What would you say if Jesus was sat next to you?
Leinster fly-half Jonathan Sexton has had to vie with the best of them over the past year. He played a key role in Leinster's epic comeback against Northampton Saints in the Heineken Cup final while also keeping the scoreboard ticking over during the World Cup for Ireland. But when faced with the question - among others - 'what would you do if Jesus was sat next to you?'..watch how he copes with that pressure.
Quote Unquote ”The one thing that is consistent about Gavin Henson is that he's still pretty orange.” - London Irish's Toby Booth provides his take on the tangoed Henson.
Trivia Time Q.How many tackles did Toby Faletau miss during the World Cup ?
(Yesterday's answer: Shane Williams scored 22 tries in the Six Nations.)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
Flying (one-cap) Fijian
With Leinster showing their class by thumping Bath at Lansdowne Road last weekend, why not rewind to one of the best moments in last season’s Heineken Cup - Isa Nacewa’s stunning solo try against Leicester at the same ground.
Quote Unquote ”You are only allowed to wear coloured boots if you've played over 50 times for the Ospreys or over 15 times for your country.” - The quote that broke hearts at the Ospreys. For shame, Sean Holley. For shame.
Trivia Time Q. Shane Williams played 41 Six Nations games. How many of his 58 tries for Wales were scored in that tournament?
(Yesterday's answer: David Barnes holds the Premiership appearance record for Bath.)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
Check this out
While the temperature plummets in Europe ahead of Christmas, the All Blacks showcased their vast array of skills around the barbecue. Their outrageous video has been reproduced, replicated and attempted the world over, but there's only one team who can really do it justice.
Quote Unquote "I would pay to watch Nick Evans train." - Harlequins' Conor O'Shea lauds his Kiwi fly-half.
Trivia Time Q. Which Bath Rugby player holds the club record for the most appearances in the Premiership? (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: New Zealand beat England 33-22 in final of the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
"Can you believe it?!"
The globe-trotting HSBC World Sevens Series often provides a feast for the eye - both on and off the field. And the finale of the 2010-11 season was no exception with South Africa claiming a stunning last-gasp triumph over Australia at the Murrayfield 7s. The Blitzbokke trailed 28-7 and 35-19 but conjured a late rally with Sibusiso Sithole the hero with the title-winning score. Simply phenomenal stuff.
Quote Unquote " I love rugby! Soccer is a bit boring for me but this game is off the hook. It is nuts." - Britain's Got Talent judge and one-time Baywatch star David Hasselhoff is taken with rugby union whilst working in the UK.
Trivia Time Q. Who won the 2011 IRB Junior World Championship Final and who did they beat in the title-decider? (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: New Zealand beat France 37-17 in the pool stages of this year's Rugby World Cup)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
"Nice little right hand there"
All Blacks centre Sonny Bill Williams caused a bit of a stir during the Rugby World Cup when he lost his shirt and he'll be stripped to the waist once again in a couple of months when he resumes his boxing career. The multi-talented SBW will tackle Richard Tutaki for the New Zealand heavyweight title on February 8 having recorded four straight wins in the ring - the latest of which was against the not-so-formidable Alipate Liava'a. Re-live this 'classic' below...
Quote Unquote "Believe me, if you've played an hour and half of rugby and you've really enjoyed it, you're not going to want to go off and get involved in some gang fight." - Mayor of London Boris Johnson offers his support to the RFU's touch rugby initiative.
Trivia Time Q. New Zealand only just edged out France in the Rugby World Cup Final - but what was the score when they beat them in the pool stages? (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: The most-capped non-Tier 1 international is Romania's Cristian Petre who has 85 Test caps to date)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
"The greatest recovery of all time in this competition"
Sky Sports' Miles Harrison makes another appearance in our countdown having been behind the mic for a truly epic Heineken Cup Final back in May. Trailing 22-6 at half-time, Leinster defied the odds, thanks largely to an inspiring speech from fly-half Jonathan Sexton, to claim an astonishing 33-22 victory. Re-live the drama one more time...
Quote Unquote "There was a seminar on quantum physics and not only did Jonny give a speech at that conference, but he gave it in French." - Jonny Wilkinson's long-term mentor Steve Black offers an insight into the mind of the England fly-half.
Trivia Time Q. Who is the most-capped player from a non-Tier 1 nation? (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: Richie McCaw has been on the losing side just 12 times in his 103 outings for the All Blacks)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
"He's spending more time in the backs than he is in the forwards"
You wouldn't need too many guesses to identify the player Sky Sports' Miles Harrison was talking about when he used the phrase above. Saracens' Schalk Brits is so often the driving force behind his side and was a key figure in their run to the Aviva Premiership title last season - and along the way he scooped the Try of the Year award for this effort.
Quote Unquote "For a quick throw-in, the player must use the ball that went into touch. A quick throw-in is not permitted if another person has touched the ball apart from the player throwing it in and an opponent who carried it into touch." - Law 19.2 (d) of the International Rugby Board's Laws of the Game that escaped the officials during Wales' Six Nations victory over Ireland in March.
Trivia Time Q. Richie McCaw has played 103 Test matches for the All Blacks - but how many times has he finished on the losing side? (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: The Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and Japan featured a Williams (Sonny Bill), a Webb (Shaun) and an Ellis (Andrew)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
The evolution of the Haka
One of the most fearsome sights in world rugby is a fully committed Haka being carried out by an All Blacks side smelling blood. But it was not always this way. Tim Horan casts his eye back to 1973 when it was more comical than fearsome.
Quote Unquote " I would say the referee was a joke but I'd probably get fined for it so I won't" - Samoan centre Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu starts hitting out at the officials - in May - four months before the start of the World Cup.
Trivia Time Q. Which fixture during the 2011 World Cup featured both a Webb and an Ellis? (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: Prince Chichibu Stadium will host the Tokyo, Japan, leg of the HSBC World Sevens Series)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
"What a trrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!"
"35 years and 49 days and he is running around like a teenager," screamed Fox Sport's Greg Clark. The man in question was Australia's Radike Samo and he had just left the All Blacks' defence in his wake on his way to a superb try in their Tri-Nations decider in Brisbane. The score helped the Wallabies secure the southern hemisphere crown and was later named the International Rugby Players' Association's Try of the Year. Re-live his crowd-pleasing score and Clarkie's great call.
Quote Unquote "Alain Rolland's decision to issue a red card was absolutely correct in law and in keeping with the clear instructions that match officials have received in recent years regarding dangerous tackling." - IRB referees boss Paddy O'Brien stands by his man following the dismissal of Wales' Sam Warburton during their Rugby World Cup semi-final clash with France.
Trivia Time Q. In which country would you be if you were watching a game at the Prince Chichibu Stadium? (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: Sir Ian McGeechan has toured seven times with the British & Irish Lions - five times as a coach and twice as a player)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
Marching to a different beat
The recent Rugby World Cup in New Zealand re-set the bar on so many fronts when it comes to hosting the sport's showpiece event - including pre-match entertainment. On this occasion we're not talking about the anthems (with the New Zealand v Australia surely the pick of the bunch?) but the New Zealand Army Band. These guys ripped it up wherever they played with a mix of music, comedy and showmanship including the All Blacks' victory parades where they broke out the crowd-pleasing haka as you can see below.
Quote Unquote "'I come up for air and then submerge myself again and scream again. No words, just pure desperation. I carry on screaming as long and as loud as I can and I don't stop until I am hoarse. I cannot find any other way of dealing with this non-stop barrage of thoughts and negativity." - England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson offers an insight into his personal torment in his autobiography Jonny.
Trivia Time Q. How many times has Sir Ian McGeechan toured with the British & Irish Lions as player and coach? (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: Saracens' Hugh Vyvyan holds the record for Premiership appearances with 239 as of today)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
Anything the All Blacks can do...
We're not sure the All Blacks and Sky Sport realised what they were starting with their epic skills video, but there have been no end of attempts to match and mimic their marketing ploy - with the Waratahs' showcase earlier this year one of the more notable efforts.
Quote Unquote " I locked myself in a dark room and didn't eat. I was s**t scared I could die." - Gloucester winger James Simpson-Daniel on finding out he was facing Jonah Lomu.
Trivia Time Q. Who holds the record for the most appearances in the Premiership? (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: Stephen Larkham edges Nathan Sharpe on caps with the former fly-half sitting on 102 while the lock is on 101)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
"How many Tests did you play for the All Blacks?"
We return to the inexhaustible Crowd Goes Wild archives for our latest clip. Three months ago the show said farewell to a certain Stephen Donald following the news he would be signing for English side Bath but little did they know. And they also provide an answer as to why he is nicknamed 'Beaver' - in case you have been wondering...
Quote Unquote "We heard you were concerned about security issues, but let me reassure you that half of New Zealand doesn’t know where Whanganui is, so you’re safe from a terrorist attack." - Radio personality Piri Cribb offers some reassurance to the USA squad on their arrival for the Rugby World Cup.
Trivia Time Q. Who has won more Test caps - Nathan Sharpe or Stephen Larkham? (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: Japan have won the Asian 5 Nations title four times - every year since it began)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
"Richie McCaw got a turnover upside down in the air"
All Blacks talisman has long gone above and beyond in his quest for rugby excellence but rarely as far as he did in their Rugby World Cup semi-final victory over Australia at Eden Park in Auckland. On this occasion the Fox Sports commentators cannot help but be impressed by his industry - accusing him of magic.
Quote Unquote "Honesty is the best policy they say. The old stab in the belly and not in the back. That’s what we need." - England hooker Steve Thompson offers an insight into a troubled squad during the recent Rugby World Cup.
Trivia Time Q. How many Asian 5 Nations titles have Japan won? (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: Matt Perry was capped 35 times at fullback between 1997 and 2001)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
ROG like you've never seen him
He's one of Ireland and Munster's favourite sons and is described by many as a consummate professional. The man can also sing. Here's O'Gara singing along to a well known Queen song.
Quote Unquote "He shaved it a little bit yesterday so he resembles a bit like Freddy Mercury now" - France defence coach Dave Ellis passes comment on coach Marc Lievremont's moustache.
Trivia Time Q. Who is England's most capped fullback? (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: Leicester's Alesana Tuilagi finished top try-scorer last season with 13)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
West Country skills
We'll show you some of the Waratahs 'skills' and what the All Blacks get up to in training later on in December, but Gloucester - prior to the 2011-12 Aviva Premiership season put together their own video. Weddings, crossbars and mascot's overstepping their mark - it's all here at Kingsholm.
Quote Unquote "I have a nice farm in Wales, I breed Pedigree Welsh Black cattle and I want to get back to them because they just don't kick me this way" - Departing Rugby Football Union chief executive Martyn Thomas is looking forward to distancing himself from the turmoil surrounding English rugby.
Trivia Time Q. Who was the top try scorer in the 2010-11 Aviva Premiership? (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: Former Springboks captain John Smit finished the World Cup with the most - 11)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
He is Colin Slade
New Zealand suffered the most monumental crisis in the fly-half department during the 2011 World Cup and after Dan Carter's untimely injury, it looked like Colin Slade was going to guide them to glory. But as history has since dictated, it was fourth choice half-back Stephen Donald who kicked the winning penalty against France in the final. Slade, however, for a brief moment had the whole nation's hopes pinned on him. Here is a tribute to the man with a strong Lady Gaga influence.
Quote Unquote "Toulouse is not a cow to be milked" - Toulouse head coach Guy Noves reacts to the news that the NZRU were asking the Top 14 champions to pay for Luke McAlister's early release.
Trivia Time Q. Which player finished the 2011 World Cup with the most successful offloads? (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: John Hayes of Munster takes the honour of being the first Heineken Cup centurion)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
Bust a move
While some teams struggled to celebrate with a sense of decorum during the World Cup, the Canada side took to YouTube to unwind. Here they are following their win over Tonga showing some outstanding dance steps as they bust out some brilliant moves.
Quote Unquote "When the weather is good, I miss the bricklaying, but it's a much better lifestyle now, to be honest" - Wales hooker Lloyd Burns reflects on his previous career prior to journeying to New Zealand with the national side.
Trivia Time Q. Which player became the first to reach 100 appearances in the Heineken Cup in 2011? (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: Jerome Kaino only missed 55 seconds of the 2011 World Cup for the All Blacks)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
Flashing in front of your eyes
The 2011 World Cup saw some of the greatest players ever to grace a rugby pitch turn out during the competition. Struggling to put name to face? Well here's all 600 players from the original 30-men squads for the tournament in just over two minutes
Quote Unquote "We lost the game on the scoreboard only" - Springboks coach Peter de Villiers looks for positives in his own special way in the wake of his side's Tri-Nations defeat to Australia.
Trivia Time Q. How much match time did Jerome Kaino miss of the 2011 World Cup? (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: Graham Henry handed Shane Williams his debut)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
Smashed 'em bro
It's been a long year for Australia with the clash against Wales at the Millennium Stadium on Saturday their 13th Test outing of 2011. It all began with a bruising encounter against Samoa who claimed a famous victory and left their mark on their hosts - a fact celebrated by those talented fellas at Crowd Goes Wild.
Quote Unquote "When I hear the coach talking like that it reminds me of my wife. She thinks I'm the most handsome guy in the world" - South Africa captain John Smit is a little embarrassed by the praise heaped on him by coach Peter de Villiers.
Trivia Time Q. Which coach handed Wales' Shane Williams his Test debut? (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: The Cheetahs' Sarel Pretorius, The Bulls' Bjorn Basson and The Crusaders' Sean Maitland - all scored nine tries in the 2011 Super Rugby competition)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
Get on your dancing shoes
The Reds marched to their first Super Rugby title in front of their home crowd back in July and one of their stars of the show was Wallabies winger Digby Ioane. It takes a lot to single yourself out in tournament of flair, speed and skill but other than being one of the world's best wingers, Ioane can also bust some moves.
Quote Unquote "He was a prick to coach" - New Zealand scrum half Piri Weepu's mother, Kura, not-so-fondly recalls teaching her son at under-seven level.
Trivia Time Q. Name the three joint top try-scorers in the 2011 Super Rugby competition (answer to come tomorrow)
(Yesterday's answer: Jason Leonard)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.
Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our first offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!
Why does love do this to me?
Now, The Exponents may not register on many people's radar this side of the 80s or the Equator but in New Zealand they are an institution. If you were lucky enough to be in the Land of the Long White Cloud for this year's Rugby World Cup will be familiar with at least one of their songs that was belted out by the crowd following every All Blacks victory - including that dramatic finale. Still lost? Let us educate you or maybe remind you...
Quote Unquote "Richie McCaw can eat a a Weet-Bix in 15 seconds dry. Two minutes later I am still chewing it. That's probably the difference between us." - One Rugby World Cup soundbite England's James Haskell can be proud of.
Trvia Time Q. Who holds the record for Rugby World Cup appearances? (answer to come tomorrow)
Caption Comp
We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.
Graham Jenkins joined Scrum in 1999 and took over the reins for a second time in 2006. His journalistic career has also seen him work for BBC Sport and IMG and he currently lives with his family in Farnham.
RSS feed
