AFL News: Essendon Investigation

Monday, February 25, 2013

The recent scandal in the AFL has brought about an investigation into the Essendon Football Club by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority. The club faces bans of up to two years if they’re found guilty. It has now become apparent that the investigation could span beyond six months. The ASADA has revealed that they will be interviewing 150 AFL and NRL stars. Essendon remain positive and maintain that they have done nothing wrong and that none of their players have taken any performance-enhancing substances.

It is now being said that the Essendon scandal has caused the Australian Crime Commission to launch a wide-ranging investigation into drugs in sport.

For more information on Essendon and the investigation see the following articles:
Investigation Details, ASADA Investigation , Wide-ranging Investigation , Dermott Brereton.

Rugby News: Lions Tickets

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Tickets to the test matches between the Wallabies and the British and Irish Lions went on sale this Monday at 9am. The games will be held in late June and early July, with ticket prices ranging between $95 and $295 for adults. Within 15 minutes of the release, tickets for Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane had all sold out!

With fans outraged tickets have begun popping up on eBay for extremely inflated prices, including a Bronze ticket for $699. The ARU Spokesman warned fans not to buy tickets sold on any unauthorised sites; “Any tickets found being sold in breach of ARU’s Ticketing Terms and Conditions may be cancelled with no refund provided,” he said.

For more information visit the SMH Website.

Rugby News: IRB Sevens

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

South Africa are now celebrating their first title of the year having won the 2013 USA Sevens over the weekend. The Vegas leg of the USA Sevens saw a huge win of 40 – 21 over New Zealand. The South African’s played an incredible game, with the score at 35- 0 at one stage. The win has cemented South Africa’s second placing on the overall world series standings.

Samoa won a third place playoff game against Fiji with a close score of 36 – 31. Canada claimed the plate after their 22- 5 game against Scotland. France won the bowl with their game against Argentina (17 – 12). While Australia won the shield after a 41- 0 game against Uruguay.

There are still four rounds to go, starting with Hong Kong between 22nd and 24th March.

For more information visit the IBR Sevens Website.

Rugby News: Six Nations

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Round Two of the Six Nations was played over the weekend, including Scotland v. Italy, Wales v. France, and England v. Ireland.

Scotland had an impressive win against Italy with a final score of 34- 10. This win marks Scotland’s first win in the championship in the last two years.

France have now lost their opening two matches in the championship for the first time since 1982. Wales ended an eight-match losing streak with a 16 – 6 win over France.

Owen Farrell brought his team to victory by kicking all of England’s points in the 12 – 6 win over Ireland. This was England’s first win in Dublin in 10 years.

Round Three will see Italy v. Wales and England v. France on the 23rd February and Scotland v. Ireland on the 24th February.

See the 6 Nations website and Rugby Dump for more information.

Leavers Jackets For the Start of the New School Year!

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Schools start back next week after a 6 weeks break and what better way to start the new year than ordering your graduating classes leavers jackets from Vayda Sport?

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Confirm your order now with a 50% deposit and your students will be the envy of all the other schools in just 7 weeks. Give us a call or shoot us an email for more information or to arrange a meeting and to view our samples.