The Two Rivers Technology 2011 Polocrosse World Cup

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Aug 112011
 

Polocrosse Extreme,  Iain Heaton

Review:

263124_10150212817307294_540037293_6879427_4343669_nOkay so we completely failed to deliver up to date scores, match reports or breaking news during the competition, mainly because our entire editorial team was either helping run the event or because they were slightly drunk (editor’s note: mainly the former but definitely the latter on the final night!). It will be a very different story for South Africa 2015 where we intend to just go and report live from the pitch-side for each match, we might even do some online streaming.

The World Cup’s website has got all the results and final placings and so the next best thing we thought we could do is write a review of the event, the matches, the teams, the horses and anything else we couple think of! So here goes: Continue reading »

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Challenge International de Polocrosse

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Aug 022011
 

L’équipe de polocrosse français à remporté haut la main le Challenge International de Polocrosse organisée dans le cadre de la Coupe du Monde, qui s’est déroulée du 9 au 17 juillet 2011 dans la ville de Rugby au Royaume Uni.

Huit cavaliers français et leurs montures se sont mesurés à des équipes de trois autres pays : Allemagne, Hollande, Norvège/Europe. La France a remporté tous ses matches de pré-selection et s’est retrouvée en finale contre l’Allemagne. Continue reading »

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World Cup Photographer websites, DVD’s and TV channels

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Aug 022011
 
264828_249034118440750_221903921153770_1085859_405353_nDear All,
Firstly I would just like to reiterate what i said at the IPC meeting, thank you to all the countries for coming and competing and putting up with the various problems which happened both before and during the event. Also a massive thank you to the Irish Polocrosse Association and their members for sending horses over to play, without which we would have not have had so many good horses in the pools. Continue reading »
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SA capture Polocrosse World Cup

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Jul 212011
 

Credit: www.southafrica.info Brad Morgan

sa-winners-2011-wcSouth Africa captured the Polocrosse World Cup title for the first time when they defeated neighbours Zimbabwe in the final at the Onley Grounds Equestrian Centre near Rugby in the United Kingdom on Sunday.

Both teams were undefeated heading into the final and both had beaten Australia, who had previously never lost a game at the World Cup, which was held Down Under in the first two editions in 2003 and 2007. Continue reading »

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South Africa wins polocrosse World Cup

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Jul 202011
 

July 20, 2011 (www.horsetalk.co.nz)

South Africa has taken out the 2011 Polocrosse World Cup title after beating Zimbabwe in the final in Warwickshire at the weekend.

Zimbabwe fought to the bitter end in the Two Rivers Technology sponsored event, but South Africa played brilliantly in the last few chukkas to build the lead and eventually win 29-18.

The English weather managed to provide some unfamiliar conditions for the two African countries contesting the final with some heavy rain showers making some parts of the pitch into mud which tested the skills of the players and the horses to the limit. Continue reading »

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Day 9 – Worldcup – Sunday 17th July

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Jul 182011
 

Congratulations to SOUTH AFRICA, winners of the Two Rivers Technology 2011 Polocrosse World Cup!

Zimababwe came a worthy second after eight thrilling chukkas. Congratulations also to International Challenge winners France, and International Pony Club winner GB!

Game Time

Final Score
10am Australia – 31
USA – 8
11.30am IC Final France – 10
Germany – 6
1.30pm PC Final GB – 13
England – 7
3.30pm FINAL South Africa – 29 – WINNERS!
Zimbabwe – 18
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Day 8 – Worldcup – Saturday 16th July

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Jul 172011
 

Game Time Final Score
10am Ireland – 19
Zambia – 11
12pm Holland – 10
Europe – 1
2.30pm USA – 12
Northern Ireland – 5
4pm New Zealand – 20
UK – 19

We feel at this point that a special mention must go to the little skewbald umpire pony who has done such a sterling job over the past week and is a favourite of all who have ridden him. He has stood like a rock for every throw-in, kept up with the play of horses much bigger and faster than he, and has often been called into service where another horse will not stand. He is best summed up in the overheard words of umpire Wayne Henning into today’s IC game: “This is the best umpire pony ever – he’s so comfy!” Continue reading »

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Day 7 – Worldcup – Friday 14th July

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Jul 152011
 

Game Time

Final Score
10am UK – 17
Zambia – 9
2.30pm Zimbabwe – 24
USA – 10
4.30pm South Africa – 25
Australia – 11
6pm New Zealand – 19
Ireland – 11

Today the World Cup teams played their matches to decide who would take their slot in the place play-offs and, of course, the FINALS! Continue reading »

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Day 6 – International Challenge and Pony Club Competitions – Thursday 14th July

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Jul 152011
 

Game Time

Final Score
10am Pony Club
 Northern Ireland – 17
England – 11
12pm International Challenge France – 10
Holland – 3
2pm Pony Club GB – 18
USA – 11
4pm International Challenge Germany – 6
Europe – 5

This was the third and last day of the Pony Club and International Challenge pool games before the finals on Saturday and Sunday. Every goal would count as the teams battled it out to secure their place in their Final! Continue reading »

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Day 5 – International Challenge and Pony Club Competitions – Tuesday 12th July

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Jul 122011
 

Game Time

Final Score
10am International Challenge
 France – 11
Europe – 3
12pm Pony Club
 England – 10
GB – 8
2pm International Challenge Germany – 10
Holland – 9
4pm Pony Club Northern Ireland – 12
USA – 11

The second day of the International Challenge and Pony Club matches gave us some thrilling games, with tight scores and great play. Continue reading »

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