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The Sports Archives – Brief history of the 6 Nations!

Posted on February 7, 2015 by thesportsarchives

The Six Nations is the biggest annual tournament for rugby fans of the nations that take part. Six countries – Scotland, Wales, England, Ireland, Italy and France – battle it out to be crowned champion when it is held in … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – History of the Six Nations Rugby Tournament

Posted on November 29, 2014 by thesportsarchives

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 – Facts You Never Knew About The Australian Open Tennis Grand Slam Tournament!

Posted on October 17, 2013 by thesportsarchives

The world’s best tennis players gather in Australia in January every year in order to play the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The tournament is played in mid-summer in Australia and will certainly test the players to see … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The 10 Best Women Tennis Players To Follow On Twitter!

Posted on April 24, 2013 by thesportsarchives

There are few things more intense than a spirited game of tennis. If you find yourself counting down to Grand Slam events such as the US Open or Wimbledon each year, then we’ve got good news for you. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Murray And Me!

Posted on November 2, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Heroes I have always been a great fan of professional tennis, partly out of admiration as I am a useless player myself. I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s watching all of the big tournaments on the television and … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Australian Open 2013: Can Djokovic Three-peat?

Posted on September 21, 2012 by thesportsarchives

The Aussie Open is the major curtain-raiser to a new tennis year. It offers tennis fans an early indication of whether the top players are ready to protect their status or whether there might be the possibility of a little … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Volley for Serve Down Under!

Posted on August 24, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Volley for Serve Down Under For over a century, the Australian Open has thrilled tennis fans from all over the world. As the first of the four Grand Slam tennis events, it is the initial showcase for newcomers and veterans … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Wimbledon Tennis’ Best Grand-Slam Champions of All Time

Posted on July 13, 2012 by thesportsarchives

Formed initially in 1877, Wimbledon tennis has evolved from a garden party into what it is today: a world-class grand-slam competition. A few decades later and the traditions of this prestigious tournament continue, the only event of its kind to … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – What Does The Future Hold For Women’s Tennis?

Posted on July 2, 2012 by thesportsarchives

What Does The Future Hold For Women’s Tennis? There’s a lot of conjecture at the moment surrounding the state of women’s tennis. A lot of people seem to be of the opinion that the sudden rise of players outside the … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Tennis Has A Financial Inequality Issue

Posted on March 23, 2012 by thesportsarchives

The wealth gap in mens tennis continues to widen according to a recent study by USA Today, which claims that the last 3 years have witnessed the widest gap between the players at the pinnacle of the sport and the … Continue reading →

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