Fantasy XVs

From the Archives: Fantasy Teams – A Bearded XV

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The second instalment of our from the archives feature is a little more light-hearted and harks back the days of fantasy XVs (a feature we should really get going again, so feel free to suggest any teams you'd like to see in the comments below!).This article was first published

Fantasy Rugby: Pantomime XV

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With the festive season upon us, and after last year's Christmas XV, Kemlo Longstaff and co have put together another treat - the Pantomime XV.What do you think? Any notable omissions?1. Ugly Sister Big and gnarly, she is ideally suited to the front row. Prone to bouts of jealousy so

Fantasy Rugby: London 2012 XV

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As we emerge from post-Olympic hangovers, could there be a better way to manage the transition from enjoying the exploits of London 2012 superstars into the build-up to a huge Rugby season?There were so many standout performers over the last fortnight that it is impossible to reward them all with

Fantasy Rugby: British Olympians XV

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As the attention of the sporting world turns to London 2012 this week, we thought a British Olympic XV would be in order.Here's a fine looking team made up of some of Britain's finest athletes and competitors that could be a match for anyone, with Steve Redgrave captaining the side.1.

Canterbury UltimateXVs: The Racing XV

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With all the racing at Aintree this week Canterbury have come up with an appropriately themed team. Featuring a leading international coach and even a recent Rugby World Cup winner, the team would certainly overcome any hurdles and go the distance(!)Coach: Sir Clive Goodwood Commentator: Mister Ed-die Butler! The Racing

Fantasy Rugby: Popstars XV

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Our popular Fantasy XVs feature returns, with another sterling effort from Kemlo Longstaff.It's not Popstars that could play rugby, but rugby players with Popstar names - such as 'Lionel' Richie McCaw on the right - take a look below and you'll get the idea.Let us know if you have any

Fantasy Rugby: the Christmas XV

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We have a festive Fantasy XV this week, and it's a pretty strong side with a healthy balance of power and pace - let us know what you think.The Snowman: "from the Thomas Waldrom school of Number 8s"1. Frosty – this snowman is ice cold in the scrum, with the bulk

Fantasy Rugby: Halloween XV Revisited

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Lord Voldemort has made the side in our slightly revised selectionA couple of years on from the original Halloween XV, we open the debate once more.1. Yeti – combines the hairy nature of the front row with the height and power needed for the modern day loose-head.2. Cyclops – has

Fantasy Rugby: England’s Footballers XV

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Following the tedious, disappointing and lacklustre performance by the national football side on Tuesday, we thought we might see if their skills could be better used for our oval ball game.  John White and Nick Heath thought this is how they could line up:1. Emile Heskey – a massive donkey that

Fantasy Rugby: Sidekicks XV

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Fantasy XVs can develop in unlikely circumstances: in this case a chance comment about Cato from the Pink Panther making an excellent open-side and a Sidekicks XV was born. It is time for the guys who play second fiddle to stand up and be taken notice of! And their opponents?