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A sequal as a moneyspinner

Advantages: Interesting to see behind the scenes
Disadvantages: Nothing to entertain, more just a poor diary

Following the tremendous success of Living with Lions from the 1997 tour, this was inevitable given the advancement in the marketing surrounding rugby in general. Unfortunately these developments had also taken a grip on the players and management as what made the original funny and engaging was ignored this time round. The similarities between on and off the pitch from the two tours are truly remarkable. Very little is not set up, and the video ...
...probably due to the players desperation not to appear negatively in front of their public. The manifestation of disappointment is also evident as the tour itself was a disappointment. There is little in the way of individual reation in isolation, so pulic faces are the order of the day. ...

scanerz1985 18.12.2007 · Read full review
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Review of The Lions Up Close And Personal (DVD)

rugby world cup review 2003

Advantages: see a nothern hemisphere finally win the world cup
Disadvantages: price

...is for all you england rugby fans this is the dvd for you.... i will let you relive that magical in sydney almost four years ago that you finally captured that allusive William Webb Ellis and stamped your authority on international rubgy. however by the fact i am welsh so there was, and still is that terrible sense of envy on what was achieved. you also get the added satisfaction of seeing the aussies getting beaten in there own back yard! horay! ...
...are a rugby fan then this will keep you going. it will remind you of the best and worst moments of the tournment. if you are an england fan then history was made in this tournment so buy it and be able to relieve this amazing achievement whenever you want ...

taffy19 22.02.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Rugby World Cup - Official Review 2003 - England (DVD)

Rugby World Cup 2003 - Greatest moments

Advantages: Some great action for rugby fans, Extras are very good
Disadvantages: A Little rushed, Too much time spent on opening ceremony

With the Rugby world cup 2007 fast approaching, I decided to root out this DVD, which I had bought as part of a set of four after the 2003 event. As a big Rugby union fan, I definately enjoyed this DVD, which features all the best tries, tackles, kicks and performances from the wonderful tournament. However it does feel a little rushed, and way too much time is spent watching the highlights of the opening ceremony. The rugby action is good, but the ...
...of the best games in rugby world cup histroy. This is a great bonus, as the game is brilliant from the first minute to the last, a truly great game. THE DVD Released just after the end of the 2003 world cup, this DVD shows all the greatest rugby moments, from dazzling individual tries to massive, bone-crunching tackles. The DVD is set out in chapters, with each one lasting around 10-15 minutes and focusing on one aspect of the tournament. These ...

dan1990 06.02.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Rugby World Cup - Greatest Moments - 2003 (DVD)

WALES WALES WALES

Advantages: highlights of all the games (wins)
Disadvantages: only for welsh people

...five other countries, including: Wales 11 England 9. Wales beat England for the first time in twelve years in Cardiff indicating that 2005 could be their year. Gavin Henson won the game for Wales with an impressive kick. Italy 8 Wales 38. Italy have never been that good at rugby and I am surprised when they win a game but the Welsh proved too strong for them even on their own turf and what finished a comprehensive victory meant Wales' challenge ...
...victory away. Scotland 22 Wales 46 a devastating display of rugby from the Welsh and the game was won within the first 15 minutes thanks to three tries Wales 32 Ireland 20 this was the first time Wales had beaten Ireland in Cardiff and 22 years and a cracking performance meant that they completed the Grand Slam. The first time since 1978. This dvd is a great review of the highlights from each game and a little piece of history. Even if you went ...

mr_kosher 13.04.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Wales Grand Slam 2005 - The Year Of The Dragon (DVD)

Could do with more!

Advantages: Great examples of the strength and finesse of rugby
Disadvantages: A bit short on action

This DVD, presented by former England Captain Lawrence Dallaglio, aims to deliver some of the best tries in rugby with some of the biggest hits. It delivers this but to only a fashion. Whilst this DVD is entertaining and enjoyable it is more a brief example of what rugby can be. I feel many true and fans may feel slightly short changed with this. In it's 55mins it aims to cover 9 areas which is just a bit brief. Every time the viewer is begining ...

max0845 04.08.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Laurence Dallaglio - Mauls And Balls (DVD)