World rugby union’s senior administrator has called for Argentina to join an expanded Tri-Nations tournament, saying the Pumas cannot be “neglected” any longer.
The Pumas have been the darlings of the World Cup where last Sunday’s 19-13 win over Scotland saw them into the semi-finals of rugby’s global showpiece for the first time where they will face South Africa in Paris this weekend.
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Posted on July 8th, 2007 by Klaus Roe
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The United States’ Olympic chief has apologised to the organisers and competitors of the 2000 Sydney Games after Marion Jones, who won five medals at the event, admitted to using steroids.
“We have written a letter of sincere and humble apology to the 205 national Olympic committees and in addition, a more extensive letter to the people in Australia, apologising to the organisers, the volunteers and the Australian people,” United States Olympic Committee (USOC) chairman Peter Ueberroth said..
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Posted on March 5th, 2007 by Klaus Roe
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