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NEWS
Shanghai 7s 2009: Black and Whites Storm Shanghai. September 12th saw a cool grey dawn in Shanghai. For many this would be considered bleak, dreary weather. However, for a small group of intrepid sports enthusiasts, the day was perfect. Click here for the match report.
CRFC vs Chongqing 2: Chengdu made the short trip down to Chongqing on February 28 for the first of what we hope is many matches hosted by the Conquerers. Click here for the match report.
2nd Annual St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Those crazy pandas in Chengdu are at it again! It’s time for the 2nd Annual St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and this year it’ll be on St. Valentine’s Day!!! Click here for more info.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
Chengdu Sports Aid Half Marathon & 10K:
May 09 2009
Running for a reason! proceeds go to Chengdu Sports Aid & Sichuan Quake relief. The 2nd Annual Half Marathon (and newly added 10k) is almost HERE! Click here for more info.
2nd Annual St. Valentine's Day Massacre:
Feb 14 2009
Those crazy pandas in Chengdu are at it again! It’s time for the 2nd Annual St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and this year it’ll be on St. Valentine’s Day!!! Click here for more info.
ABOUT US
PLAYER PROFILES: PETER DOBBS
| Name: | Peter Dobbs |
| Nickname: | Dobbsie |
| DOB: | 18/01/1959 |
| Weight: | NZ - 100+ kgs; China - 92 kgs (you can't get fat on Chilli & rice) |
| Height: | 6ft - in my wife's high heels, which I DO NOT make a habit of wearing) |
| Position: | Any where so long as its prop |
| Occupation: | Self employed dogs body |
| Education: | Various NZ universities, Christchurch Teachers College, Seminary |
| First Season: | 1971 |
| Number of Games: | 200 + - I took some time out to play soccer & hockey |
| Games for first XV: | What's that? |
| Number of tries: | 6 in one season twice (as a prop that's not bad). Never less than 2 in a season - it’s a rule with me. |
| Tries for first XV: | What's that again? |
| Captain: | Once - but we lost so that was that |
| Match Day Superstitions: | Don't shave. No food before you play. You'll have to check the rest with my wife! |
| Most Admired International Player: | Michael Jones. He put his faith first but still played like - well a freak really. Played two positions as a world class forward over a long period and then gave back to the game as a coach of a small Pacific Island country. A well rounded individual as well as a nice bloke and a top performer. |
| Favourite Rugby Tour: | Brisbane - as I recall didn't play much rugby, but it is a wonderful place. |
| Most Embarrassing moment on the Pitch: | Not having my boots on when I was on the bench and being called on to replace an injured player. |
| Most Embarrasing moment off the Pitch: | Forgetting my glasses (spectacles) on a cricket tour. |
| Best Match for CRFC: | Guongzhou at the tournament last year - first try! |
| Worst Match for CRFC: | Beijing at home - man did they hammer us |
| How to improve training: | What training? Maybe I should train. |
| Remaining Rugby Ambitions: | Play till I'm 55 - at least |
| Miscellaneous: | I got invited to a CRFC practice the day I arrived off the plane from NZ 2 1/2 years ago. Thank you! |
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