Eric Tindill- Oldest "All Black" and Test Cricketer Dies at 99!

Oldest "All Black" and Surviving Test Cricketer Eric Tindill Dies at 99

New Zealand All Blacks Piri Weepu and Molly Tindill with former New Zealand All Black and Test Cricketer Eric Tindill in his 99th birthday at his home on December 18, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand

Eric Tindill- who has the unique status to represent New Zealand in both Cricket and Rugby as a player and referee (Rugby) and Umpire (Cricket) died on Sunday in Wellington Hospital. He was 99 years 226 days.

At 99 years, he was the longest living Test Cricketer and oldest Rugby international.

A left-handed batsman and wicketkeeper, Eric Tindill played five cricket Tests for New Zealand between 1937 and 1947. He also represented the All Blacks rugby team 17 times between 1935 and 1938, making his only Test appearance in a 13-0 loss to England in 1936.

He was referee in two rugby Tests between the All Blacks and British and Irish Lions in 1950 and New Zealand's second Test against Australia in 1955. He then umpired New Zealand's cricket Test against England at Christchurch in the summer of 1958-59.

Although George Dickinson, Curly Page, Charlie Oliver, Jeff Wilson and Brian McKechnie also represented New Zealand in both rugby and cricket, Tindill was the only player to play Tests in both the sports.

May His Soul Rest in Peace!

News Courtesy: The Canadian Associated Press
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All Black Adam Thomson Charged With Assaulting A Female

Police sources confirmed that Adam Thomson, 26, was arrested early yesterday (21st Dec, Sunday) in Havelock North and has been charged with assaulting a female.

Thomson was processed at the Hastings police station and will appear in the Hastings District Court tomorrow.


Highlanders chief executive Richard Reid said he found out about the incident yesterday, but did not know any details.

"All I'm aware of is that there was some sort of incident."

Thomson was on annual leave. It was too soon to talk about disciplinary measures, Reid said.

New Zealand Rugby Union professional rugby manager Neil Sorensen said he was also aware of the incident.

"But as it is a police matter, it would be inappropriate to make any further comment at this stage."

The 1.96m tall loose forward has represented New Zealand at various levels in rugby since 2000. Thomson also plays for the Highlanders in the Super 14.

News Source : www.Stuff.co.nz

Rugby World Cup 2011 : All Blacks in Pool A, Wallabies in Pool C, Springboks in Pool D

Tournament hosts New Zealand were drawn alongside France in the draw for the 2011 Rugby Union World Cup. Old rivals England

and Scotland were paired alongside one another in a World Cup pool for the first time.

The All Blacks and France are the two top-ranked teams in a Pool A also featuring Tonga, and qualifiers still to be

determined from the Americas and Asia.

England and Scotland are in the same Pool B as Argentina, third-placed finishers at the 2007 World Cup and, as yet, unknown

qualifiers from Europe and the winners of a global play-off competition.

Reigning champions South Africa are in a Pool D featuring Fiji, Six Nations champions Wales and qualifiers from Oceania and

Africa.

Australia are in Pool C with Ireland, Italy and qualifiers from Europe and the Americas.

Pool Draw

Pool A: New Zealand, France, Tonga, Americas 1, Asia 1

Pool B: Argentina, England, Scotland, Europe 1, Play-off winner

Pool C: Australia, Ireland, Italy, Europe 2, Americas 2

Pool D: South Africa, Wales, Fiji, Oceania 1, Africa 1

Quarter Final 1: Winner Pool B v Runner-up Pool A

Quarter Final 2: Winner Pool C v Runner-up Pool D

Quarter Final 3: Winner Pool A v Runner-up Pool B

Quarter Final 4: Winner Pool D v Runner-up Pool C

Semi-Final 1: Winner QF1 v Winner QF2

Semi-Final 2: Winner QF3 v Winner QF4

Third place playoff: Loser SF1 v Loser SF2

Final: Winner SF1 v Winner SF2

Image Courtesy: AFP Pictures

Bledisloe Cup Rugby Test : NZ Beats Australia 39-10

The All Blacks against Australia at Eden Park

New Zealand beat Australia 39-10 in a Tri-Nations and Bledisloe Cup rugby test at Eden Park on Saturday. The half-time score was 21-10.

Scorers:

New Zealand 39
Tony Woodcock 2, Ma'a Nonu 2 tries; Daniel Carter 2 conversions, 5 penalties

Australia 10
Adam Ashley-Cooper try; Matt Giteau conversion, penalty

Tony Woodcock scored 2 tries

Baby Black Rugby Star Robert Hickland Dies

Baby Blacks rugby star Robert Hickland, 17, has died from severe neck injuries sustained while playing last month.

This New Zealand under-17 representative was playing for Feilding High School's first 15 against Rathkeale College 1st 15 on June 28 when he broke his neck in a tackle. He was taken to Christchurch's Burwood Hospital where he underwent operations and appeared to be improving before losing the fight.

Feilding coach Rick Francis had earlier praised Robert, and described him as a future All Black, was a rare talent.

My deepest condolence to Robert's family. Rugby World has missed a star in the making. May his soul Rest In Peace.

Rugby: All Black Jerome Kaino Charged With Drinking And Driving

New Zealand rugby star Jerome Kaino, has faced Auckland District court on a drink driving charge. He has fined $US600 and has had his licence cancelled for six months, after being breath-tested when he was involved in an accident in Auckland last month.

England Charged...Now is it the turn for the All Blacks?