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The Sports Archives – History of the Six Nations Rugby Tournament

The Six Nations – currently known as the RBS Six Nations – is one of the biggest international rugby events of the year. This annual tournament features six national sides: England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Italy and France. It takes place early in … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Ways to Show Support for Your Team at a Sporting Event

Heading to see the game? Lucky you! Certainly nothing quite beats the atmosphere that surrounds going to a game in the flesh, as opposed to watching it at home on the big screen. However, the best part of going to … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – My Most Exciting White Water Rafting Trip!

As an avid athlete I have participated in a number of sports. Some of my fondest memories revolve around holidays and vacations that were planned with the sole purpose of participating in some type of sporting activity. Indeed I think … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Data and Football (Soccer) – The Unlikely Marriage!

20 years ago you would face being laughed out of the room if you suggested using data to help improve your game in football. However this unlikely marriage of a game of passion with a realm of statistics has been … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Top Surfing Destinations In The World!

The North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Your limit.  This is the home to many surfing professionals so don’t get carried away with your abilities as a surfer if you’re still relatively new to the sport. The North Shore of Oahu … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 21 Football (Soccer) Hell Raisers!

Over the 50 years we have seen some absolute crazy footballers whose contribution to the game is still something often spoken about. It was tough but this infographic contains information about 21 football Hell Raisers. Read about “El Loco” Rene … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – Choosing The Right Motorcycle Saddlebag!

You need to trust motorcycle luggage experts to choose the right select of saddlebags. While shopping for motorcycle saddlebags, you’ll come across many options that make it difficult to make the correct choice. We’ve broken all of these options down into … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The History Of Hockey In Canada

The following is a timeline which marks some of the most famous historical events that were instrumental in the evolvement of the sport of hockey in Canada.   The game was first called shinny or hurly and was played in Nova … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – What Is Kite Surfing?

What is Kite Surfing? Kite surfing is a water sport that uses a board and a kite to travel across the water. In order to kite surf you balance on the board as the power of the wind causes the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – The Player Who Hit For Opposing Teams In The Same Game!

Minor league baseball in the Americas consists of a list of leagues that compete at various skill levels.  The minor leagues prepare players for the major leagues by providing for further maturity and talent development.  The leagues are divided into … Continue reading

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