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The Sports Archives – Brief history of the 6 Nations!

Posted on February 7, 2015 by

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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