Latest Signings

Please welcome, left to right, new International Allstarzz Amy, Geri & Josephine – who join the elite team as from November 2008

Look outt for profiles on these and other new signings … coming soon

Allstarzz To Launch Super League 2008

On Saturday 11th October 2008 Venue at Exchange Square, Corporation Street, Manchester at 12pm-4pm - take friends and family along and enjoy a great day's netball in Manchester

The Co-operative Netball Superleague season officially launches on Saturday 11th October in Exchange Square in Manchester with a day of promotion, giveaways and fun. Beginning at 12pm, the official launch gets underway at 12.30pm with TV screen action, interviews, shooting area and many Superleague dignitaries launching the season.

This is a great opportunity to meet Superleague players from many of the franchises, and to meet the staff within your local franchise. Players and guests from Mavericks, TeamBath, Loughborough Lightning, Brunel Hurricanes, Glasgow Wildcats, Northern Thunder, Leeds Carnegie, Celtic Dragons and Team Northumbria will all be in attendance and will allow you the opportunity to be involved in the Superleague atmosphere and to pick up hints and tips on the game of netball.

The launch at 12.30pm is headlined by our very own International Kukri Allstarzz performiong to the fans and will be followed by TV screen action, showing past Superleague action and a preview to the new season. The marquee on site will offer you the chance to meet the people involved within the Superleague and to be in with a chance of gathering some unique giveaways.

There will also be an on-site shooting area with players for everyone to practice their skills and their shooting. This is a great chance to get up close to Superleague players and an opportunity to gain autographs and photos from many players.

Allstarzz @ England V's Wales

The International Allstarzz head to Doncaster this Friday for the eagerly awaited RFL clash between England & Wales.
England will play Wales in a final warm-up game before they head off to Australia for the Rugby League World Cup.

The Gillette Fusion International will be played at Doncaster's Keepmoat Stadium on Friday 10 October and will see Celtic Crusaders boss John Dixon take charge of the Welsh after he was today appointed their new Head Coach.

It will be first time that the two nations have played each other since 2003 when an England A side ran out 22-4 winners at Headingley Carnegie.

Allstarzz take O2 Arena by Storm

The International Allstarzz showed the Basketball World just why they are the ONLY MULTI SPORTS PROFESSIONAL SPORTS DANCE TEAM in the WORLD, making their GB Basketball O2 debut for the GB v Czech International.

With performances throughout the match, the fans were treated to something very very special by the Allstarzz, and the match didnt disappoint either!

In front of a packed crowd, the home side opened strongly, with a combination of intense defence and carefully worked offence or fast-break, and a 6-4 advantage was gradually extended to an incredible 19-4, as the Czechs visibly wilted.
Pops Mensah-Bonsu contributed eight of his team's first ten points, including 6of6 from the stripe, and the thirteen point unanswered run included three consecutive blocked shots on the same Czech offence, as GB dominated the paint.

A stronger finish by the visitors, however, brought six points from Jiri Welch (3 of 4 from the stripe, and a "trey") to at least bring them into double figures, but GB still finished the quarter with a fourteen point lead.
The second quarter began with controversy, as the game clock refused to reset to ten minutes, had to be allowed to run down from five (resulting in a seven minute interval) and then still refused to show ten, resulting in the officials determining that we'd have two consecutive "eighths" of five minutes!

The Czechs began with far greater intensity, and with GB also playing strong defence, it took over two minutes before either team could fins the basket - which Joel Freeland did with a hook shot.

Points continued to be at a premium, and as the 5-minute clock ran down GB led 28-12, having outscored their opponents 4-2! Ladislav Sokolovsky took a shot which rimmed out, but as it was in the air the clock had expired, and though GB then took the defensive rebound the officials stopped the play, for a 5 minute reset - much to the chagrin of the Czech coach, especially when Great Britain were then awarded possession.

Nick George extended the lead to 18 points, with a tip, but six unanswered by the visitors brought it back to twelve, and though GB edged away again, a buzzer-beating "3" from the impressive Welch kept it to a 14 point margin at the half.
With the game clock adjusted to allow ten minute quarter again, the start of the third belonged emphatically to the Czechs, who came out with renewed confidence which was rewarded with a 2-8 spurt that restored the margin to single figures for the first time since early in the game, 39-31.

As the game gained in intensity, Lukas Kotas was called for an "unsportsmanlike" foul on Luol Deng, and though the Bulls' star, who had still not scored in the game, failed to convert from the stripe, Nate reinking drained a "trey" from the following possession, to restore a double-digit advantage. With 6:15 to play in the quarter Deng finally opened his account, with a brilliant allez-oop dunk, and soon after the mid-point of the period, the Czechs' efforts to pull back began to tell as their foul-count mounted.

Sokolovsky's fourth foul not only took him to the bench, but also gave Deng the chance to add one from two from the stripe, and Petr Benda and Jiri Hubalek soon found themselves benched on four fouls, too. A resurgent GB took full advantage of their opponents' woes, as a Reinking "trey" began an 8-point run, that took them away to a twenty point lead, at 53-33, before going into the final break 18 ahead.

While the first three periods had been very cagey and defensive, and even downright dour at times, the fourth quarter exploded into hectic activity, as the visitors attempted to blitz their way back into the game, while GB matched them shot for shot.

A good measure of Britain's sharpness was shown three minutes into the final period, when Deng again hit 1 of 2 from the line, but Mensah-Bonsu was not only fastest to the rebound on the second shot, but launched himself at the basket for an enormous dunk.

Hunbalek replied with two from the stripe at the other end, and then Deng finally found his range, with a "trey" that took the lead out to 21 points, 68-47. GB recovered possession, and with six minutes remaining, Mensah-Bonsu was driving to the basket on a fast break when he was clattered by Benda. That took the Czech out of the game with five fouls, but it could have been far worse for him were it not for the quick thinking, and action of the nearest match official. Noting the furious expression on Pops' face, and his body language as he leapt back to his feet, the ref promptly grabbed him round the waist and guided him gently away from the scene! An excellent piece of brave and common sense officiating, which saved Benda from pain and Mensah-Bonsu from almost certain dismissal.
After calming down, Pops' sank one of the two resulting free-throws, to give Great Britain their biggest lead of the game, at 69-47. The Czechs still refused to cave in, however, and back to back "3"s from Lukas Kotas and Hubalek gave them renewed hope, but Deng simply replied with his second "trey" of the game, and though the visitors edged marginally closer as the game wore on it was Deng's third strike from distance that closed out the match, confirming a convincing GB victory.Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng continued his and Great Britain's remarkable basketball journey at Birmingham's NIA on the wednesday as his 29 points helped beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 82-74.

The Allstarzz then made their way to Birmingham as American NBA British star
LUOL Deng continued his and Great Britain's remarkable basketball journey at Birmingham's NIA as his 29 points helped beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 82-74. The result, coupled with group favourite Israel's shock defeat in the Czech Republic keeps Chris Finch's team on course for their first ever place in the European Championship Finals in Poland next summer as their group record improves to 2-1.

Look out for the Allstarzz GB Basketball DVD coming soon to the allstarzz.co.uk video room!

See Allstarzz latest appearance - O2 arena in the videos section ... NOW!

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Grand Final Allstarzz

The Date - Saturday 4th October

The Venue - The Theatre Of Dreams, Old Trafford, Manchester

The Event - The Engage Super League Grand Final

The Teams - St Helens .... Leeds Rhinos ....... And The Allstarzz!

Over 70,000 fans will pack Old Trafford to witness 2 of the giants of Rugby League, St Helens & Leeds play to be crowned Super League Grand Final Champions.

The event, heralded by many in the sports World, is always an event to remember and this year see's the return of your very own Allstarzz who will open the pre match show.

Headline act, Scouting For Girls will be on the stage with the Allstarzz doing what they do best throughout the performance.

With Classical Super-star, Katherine Jenkins, also headlining the event, this years final is certain to go down as the best ever.

So, whatever team you support, be prepared for some ALL satr entertainment both pre-match and throughout the game!

New Key Accounts Manager - Tanisha

International Allstarzz welsomes Tanisha Spring to the staff of the brand, in her new role as Key Accounts Manager.

Tanisha, a twin, has been involved in dancing since a small child and also has vast expience in retail management which has helped he secure her new role within the Allstarzz.

The Directors and staff of International Allstarzz wish Tanisha every success for the future. To contact Tanisha -

Email :

International Great Britain Basketball fixtures

The International Allstarzz will proudly wear the Union Jack and Red, White & Blue for this Autumns International Great Britain Basketball fixtures at Londons O2 & The NIA in Birmingham .

On 6th September 2008 GB play in the EuroBasket Division A v. Czech Republic
at the prestigeous O2, London

On 10th September 2008, again in the EuroBasket Division A, Great Britain take on Bosnia & Herzegovina at the NIA in Birmingham .

Both these events will play to a packed stadium and your Allstarzz will provide yet more dazzling entertainment for everyone there.

Director Carl Bailey says - "It is an honour to representy Great Britain Basketball and I know the whole team is very excited by the forthcoming events in the O2 Arena and the NIA.

A great deal of hard work has gone into making this alliance with GB Basketball and their representitives, Fast Track, possible and we thank them for their support and the opportunity we now have, whilst appreciating the tremendous effort made by our Allstarzz Basketball Account Manager Lynsey Sugarman who has worked tirelessly to secure this association. A huge well done to Lynsey!

Bring It On!!!"

Allstar In National Beauty Finals

Our very own Hayley Kay has made it through to the regional finals in this years Miss Essex 2008 and we need all Allstarzz fans to play their part in her achieving success!

The final is on the 28th of August 2008 in Liquid and Envy in Basildon, Essex .

You can purchase tickets for the event at £10 each... with all the money for this is going to charity!

More importantly, you can vote on line at www.essexfm.co.uk and find the link of Miss Essex fm - click on Hayley Kay!!

In the final there are 3 rounds, ball gown, swimwear and also dance round!

Hopefully International Allstar Hayley is going to wow the judges as im the only professional dancer out of the 27 girls!!

You, the thousands of Allstarzz fans can vote every 24 hours and the online vote counts for some of the final marks!!

So ..... Lets get clicking !!!!!

The 2008 Corporate Games

The 2008 World Corporate Games came to United Kingdom as the City of Leeds hosted this year's festival of Corporate Sport.

And it was The International Allstarzz that stole the show leading the opening Ceremony parade before wowing the Thousands in the Cities Millennium Square as they performed some of their crowd favourite routines!

Over 6000 competitors came to Leeds to compete in the event which follows the sports competition to that of The Olympics themselves, during the 3 days of highly charged and sometimes emotional competitive Sports programme.

The Corporate Games are an official associate of The International Allstarzz

The Theatre of Dreams

Saturday 9th August see's the International Allstarzz make a return to The Theatre of Dreams, home of European & Premiership Champions Manchester United.

Corporate businesses from across Europe take to the field for the Corporate Games International Cup 2008. Some of thoise taking part will be :-

Alliance Zagreb D.D
Cern
Ernst & Young
FC Spring Brothers United
Finn Air
Google Ireland
IP AR KUTXA
Nestle International
Piaget
Sanofi Avensis
Zarayskykirpich

Add to that, The International Allstarzz performing on the pitch, it all adds up to a day to remember!

News Hound

As a valued sports enthusiast, The Kukri Allstarzz are able to offer you a special early bird 20% off ticket prices to the up and coming Barbarians v Australia match.

This will be the first time a rugby union match has taken place at the new venue, giving 90,000 fans the chance to see world-class rugby in action. The Barbarians have played the Wallabies on nine occasions and games between the two sides have always been exciting show case spectacles and close fought contests. Their last meeting in 2001 was at the Millennium Stadium when the Australians ran out 49-35 winners and this Wembley fixture should also prove to be one of the highlights of the 2008 rugby calendar.

The match will also be the climax of the British Olympic Association’s (BOA) 1908 event centenary celebrations of the Olympic Games first being held in London. Half-time will feature an Olympian parade, which will give fans a welcome home to all of the 2008 Team GB squad, alongside the Europe’s number one sports dance performance team - The Kukri AllStarzz, will also be performing live on the night.

Full price tickets are reduced from £60 to £48, £45 to £36 and £30 to £24. Concessions for U16 and over 60 are also available. (Booking Fees Apply)

To take up this offer go to www.ticketmaster.co.uk / Sport / Rugby Union / Barbarians v Australia. In the Wembley Partners section, type in the following password - FLWEMBLEY (in capital letters) to receive the discount. (This offer is subject to availability and only available online.)

Allstarzz at Kingsholm

A packed Kingsholm stadium saw a rampant Ireland team beat The Barbarians 39 – 14 .

But it wasn't all doom and gloom for the Gloucester crowd as The International Allstarzz performed pre match and half time shows for their entertainment.

As part of their Barbarians tour 2008, The Allstarzz made many a new friend at the match with the loudest cheers of the evening being saved for their entrance, many of the fans insisting on having programmes, shirts and even the occasional chest signed by our girls – all part of being an Allstar!!!

Meanwhile, Stand-in skipper Shane Horgan led Ireland to the confidence-boosting 39-14 victory.

With regular captain Brian O'Driscoll returning to Dublin , winger Horgan led the Irish in Gloucester - and did so from the front with two of his side's five tries.

It is not known whether O'Driscoll will travel with the squad as they fly out to New Zealand on Friday night for their Tests against the All Blacks on June 7 and Australia a week later in Melbourne .

Caretaker coach Michael Bradley saw his side, who will be led by Munster's Heineken Cup-winning coach Declan Kidney after the tour Down Under, head off for their trip in good style.

Along with Horgan's two tries, second-rower Jamie Heaslip touched down twice and winger Tommy Bowe once, while Paddy Wallace kicked 14 points as the Irish outclassed the Barbarians from start to finish.

Allstarzz Shine To Lift Cup

The Bank Holiday rain couldn't dampen the thousands that turned out at Readings Madejski Stadium, for the Soccer Six Celebrity Football event that saw our very own Kukri Allstarzz ladies team take on the best …. & WIN THE CUP!

The stars turned out for the Samaritans charity event despite the weather, as did the fans, who made it clear who they had come to support as The Hoosiers & McFly teams were cheered with every touch of the ball!

Noel Fieldings Comedy team set the standards early on before The Bizarre team's ex Pro Tony Cottee & Star Striker, and Pop Stars Kasabians lead-man Sergio Pizzorno, together scoring at will.

Neville Southall, former Wales & Everton Goal-keeper did his best to keep his star studded TV team in the tournament, whilst The Hoosiers flew though the early rounds with their one touch style of football!

In the ladies event, it was the Allstarzz who set the early pace, beating The TV Soap ladies 5 – 0 in the opener, followed by a 2 – 1 win over a none too happy in the rain Models team! The Ladies Pop team fell for a 6 – 0 Allstarzz drubbing in the semi's as Hayley Nott lead the scoring list going into the final.

The men's final was between The Press Bizarre team verses McFly (fielding Ex Manchester United, England & Reality TV star Lee Sharpe), with Bizarre winning 3 – 1.

And the day was topped with our very own Allstarzz team defying the weather to thrash the models team 6 – 0 in the final to receive the trophy in front of the wet but happy fans from Reading FC Chairman John Madejski.

2008 Soccer Six Football Tournament

It read like a who's who from the World of all that's best in British Pop, Comedy, Radio & TV TV & Soaps for the 2008 Soccer Six Football Tournament held at Millwall FC's The New Den Stadium.

12 men's team took to the pitch made up of :-

The Wombats team were first to show their talents, closely followed by The Suns Bizarre squad with the Faithless boys and Paolo Nutini's Matty Benbrook taking the field. The DJ's team, captained by Brandon Block hosted Alex P, Rick Parfitt Jnr, Film Star Danny Dyer & Actor Tamer Hasan. Pop Superstars, and obviously crowd favorites judging by the thousands that turned out to scream their name, were McFly who's team, along with Danny, Harry & Dougie boasted Big Brothers Anthony Hutton, Actor Ralf Little International Football Freestyler's Mikey Fisher & Jeremy Lynch. The Twang featured Paul Self, Phil Etheridge, Jon Watkin & Matty Clinton and Pop superstar Spandaux Ballets lead singer Tony Hadley & Band mate Steve Norman showed their talents off to the admiring crowds! The Darkness front man Justin Hawkins captained his Hawkins team whilst the Reality TV Team had within its numbers, Big Brothers Ziggy & Jack Tweed , Strictly Come Dancing Star Brendon Cole, twins John & Nick Morgan from The Paul O'Grady Show & names from TV's hit Shipwrecked series. Babyshambles came to defend their trophy from last years event, again captained by Pete Docherty. Virgin Radio's team full of presenters from the station were in direct competition with the Bizarre Team, featuring, Radio 1's Mark Chapman & DJ Spoony but, surprisingly the cheers were also reserved for Omid Djalili's Comedy team, packed with house-hold comics names, the likes of, Russell Howard, Dave Gorman, Noel Fielding (The Mighty Boosh), Maff Brown &, TV's funnyman Lee Mack!

The girls teams were not to be outdone with the four squads featuring the likes of :- Mel Cameron (Bad Girls), Michelle Heaton (Liberty X), Big Brothers Nikki, Aisleyne, Remi Nicole, Pixie Geldof, Bianca Gascoigne, Katie Vogal (Singer), Jade Goody (looking every bit the sports woman), Claire Young from The Apprentice, Rowing International Star Sally Kettle, Stars from the current Shipwrecked series & a host of others who turned out to make the event such a huge success.

Our very own Allstarzz entertained the fans throughout the day as the event moved to its exciting stages>

The men's semi finals finished with Bizarres Sun Team losing 4 – 1 to the Faithless & The Twand eventually losing out to Babyshambles 3 – 1. The girls final was between The Girls CSS team featuring Pixie Geldof & Remi Nicole who beat the TV team 5 – 4 on penalties!

After another crowd cheering Allstarzz routine, It was left to Faithless to beat Babyshambles 3 – 2 in the mens final to bring down the half time curtain on the event, with Readings Stad Maj hosting the next Soccer Six next week on Bank Holiday Monday.

ALLSTARZZ AUDITION

The Date - Sunday 1st June 2008

The Opportunity - For 5 Suitable Applicants To Join The International Allstarzz. Aged Between 17 & 21, Applicants Are Invited From All Ethnic Origins, Male & Female

The Audition Time - 4pm

How To Apply - If You Reside Within 20 Miles Of Romford & Brentwood In Essex And Feel You Have What It Takes To Be An International Allstar, Send Full Details & Image Via E-Mail To -

carl.bailey@kukrisports.com

Those Selected For Audition Will Be Notified Of Location & Proceedure

SOCCER SIX – The Stars Are Back!

The 2008 Soccer 6 is almost here and the stars are on their way for what promises to be the best event ever!

In association with Virgin Radio, The London tournament kicks off at Millwall FC on Sunday 18 th May from mid-day.

The Allstarzz will be doing what only The Allstarzz can so ….

Miss it …. Miss Out!

Amelia Comes through with Flying Colours !

Amelia Pluck has successfully completed her 3 month probationary period and is now officially one of the Elite International Allstarzz!

Congratulations from everyone connected with Allstarzz!

Allstarzz Make Press History ….

See Blog For Full Details …...HERE

Instinet Agree Association with Allstarzz

Allstarzz are proud to announce that Instinet Asia have agreed to become official associates to The Kukri Allstarzz for Asia based events, as well as their brand being carried by Allstarzz at all European based sporting events and PR appearances.

Further details will appear here soon ….

Allstarzz Announce New Associate Sponsor

The Allstarzz are proud to announce that Sea-Air Logistics (H.K) Ltd are to become an associate sponsor to The Allstarzz for 2008/09.

Managing Director Robert M. A. Rankin is pictured here with members of the Kukri Allstarzz Hong Kong Tour Team at this weeks International 7's.

The corporate brand logo and website of Sea-Air Logistics (H.K) Ltd will feature on all Allstarzz kit, the official website and on marketing promotional literature of The Allstarzz.

Sunday Special - Allstarzz at Premiership Worcester RFU

Our Allstarzz head back to Sixways stadium this Sunday for what promises to be a clash of two teams out to take a significant step to Premiership survival.

Director of Rugby Mike Ruddock has kept faith with the same team he prepares to unleash his Warriors against Leeds Carnegie in the Guinness Premiership on Sunday (kick-off 1pm ).

Ruddock has named the same 22 that stunned Leicester Tigers last time out as Warriors prepare for the crunch top-flight encounter on home soil.

New Zealand wing Rico Gear misses out with a viral injury and Wales international Chris Horsman is ruled out with an ankle injury.

Darren Morris and Loki Crichton are unavailable for selection after suffering stingers and Fijian international Netani Talei is out with a knee problem.

Ruddock has given his side a stamp of approval by naming the same starting line-up but warns they will need to be at their best to match a pumped up Leeds Carnegie side.

Allstarzz Appearance at Crystal Palace FC

The Allstarzz head to Crystal Palace for the fixture against Barnsley in the Championship this Saturday, with the team due to fly out to Hong Kong giving the fans of both teams a sneak preview of just what's in store for the IRB 7's fans!

Kick off is 3pm with entertainment from 2pm at Selhurst Park Stadium.

Sport Relief The Allstar Way

Another busy week-end for our Allstarzz approaches with the events at Championship Footballs Crystal Palace v Barnsley & Premiership Rugby Worcester RFU's Sunday fixture the destinations for our elite girls!

But spare an additional thought today for the team. For today and tomorrow they will be doing their very own “Kukri Allstar” bit in aid of Sport Relief with appearances in the South of England in association with Esporta Health Clubs.

Today, the fine people of Essex were treated to a sneak preview of routines destined for the fans of the Hong Kong 7's, with a repeat performance at The Brewery Centre in Romford tomorrow, before the girls board their Kukri Allstar Crew Bus and head to their next venue!

It's a full Sport Relief Weekend, there's a night of brilliant entertainment scheduled tonight on BBC ONE and TWO from 7pm until 1.30am - brought to you by Richard Hammond, Gary Lineker, Davina McCall, Patrick Kielty and Claudia Winkleman.

Highlights of the star-studded extravaganza include Sport Relief Does Strictly Come Dancing featuring Mark Ramprakash, Eastenders star Kara Tointon, Elaine Paige and football heartthrob David Ginola and the boardroom showdown of Sport Relief Does The Apprentice.

Jonathan Ross also goes head to head with Sir Michael Parkinson for a very special Friday Night with Jonathan Ross as well as taking on Jimmy Carr in a celebrity tennis match that's not to be missed! And the Top Gear team swap their boys toys for their gardening tools as they embark on a makeover challenge - Ground Force style.

As if that's not enough, Leona Lewis will be performing her Sport Relief single, comedian Alan Carr will be taking on the Arsenal ladies football team and the golden boy of Breakfast TV Ben Shephard will be squaring-up to soul singer Lemar over 3 gruelling rounds in the boxing ring.

The night of top TV will also see the culmination of the Sport Relief Super Cycle as football legend Alan Shearer and The One Show's Adrian Chiles (hopefully!) complete their cycling challenge from Newcastle to London live in the studio.

The Kukri Allstarzz aim to rise to the challenge to make a difference and help raise funds for Sport Relief to help vulnerable people both at home in the UK and across the world's poorest countries.

More Fan Happiness For The Allstarzz

Worcester Warriors fans have had even more to cheer about than the recent fine form of the players.

With the Allstarzz very much a part of the home match day experience, one fan has emailed in to the club to pass on his thanks and request for a future routine :-

“I am a South Stand season ticket holder and I wanted to zap you a quick email to say how much I enjoy the Kukri Allstarz. They are very professional and help to build up a great atmosphere for the Sixways Matchday Experience, and keep us occupied at half time.

I recently heard 'My Sharona' a 1979 hit for The Knack and thought that the Allstarz could do a great routine to it? It's a real hand clapping belter! I could imagine the Allstarz doing a routine in front of the East Stand, and towards the end of the record there is a guitar solo, during which the girls could jog around to the South Stand, and when the music starts up again, they could finish the routine in front of the South Stand?

'Tiger Feet' could be another great routine? I have a CD of both and would be happy to lend them to you if the Allstarz like the idea. Happy to visit for 10 minutes and explain in more detail if required?

Regards

Richard Shaw”

Kukri Allstarzz Head Over Heals With HK Selection

After several months of interviews, meetings across the country (UK) and wading through literally hundreds and hundreds of applications, the Kukri Allstarzz are proud to announce that 21 year old University of Birmingham student, Bonnie Adcock, has been selected for the 2008 Hong Kong IRB Rugby 7's tour as part of the Kukri Allstarzz performance team.

Upon hearing the news, Bonnie said :

“ I'm 21 years old and currently in my final year at Birmingham University studying Biological Sciences. I started gymnastics at the age of 5 and competed at a National level until I was 15. I also participate in other sports including hockey, in which I have represented the University for the last 2 years. Gymnastics has always been a big part of my life, and I was ecstatic when I received the phone call from Carl telling me I had been selected to go Hong Kong ! It was a dream come true!”

Kukri Sports Events Manager Carl Bailey adds :

“Over the past 4 months we have been working on selecting individuals with outstanding gymnastics talent to join the Allstarzz to continue the Allstarzz aim to provide the crowds at our events with that something extra! Throughout this time we have visited numerous gymnastic clubs, colleges and have looked to find the right individuals who have what it takes to be an International Allstar. The Kukri Allstarzz are Europe 's premier sports dance performance team, performing across the Globe at sporting events. It takes a special kind of person to be an Allstar and we believe Bonnie has what it takes!

Bonnie reflects the Kukri brand totally, being passionate about her sport, a desire to be the best, confidence in abundance and with a personality that is sure to make her a big hit with the fans and the Allstarzz team.”

In addition to Bonnie's success, her gymnastic team based at Birmingham University , under the management of Jennie Wiseman has been chosen to represent the Allstarzz at select sporting events. Jennie herself, along with Sarah Aldred, will make their debuts at Worcester Warriors home clash with local Premiership rivals Gloucester on 29 th March.

ALLSTARZZ SIGN NEW DANCE SENSATION :-

The International Kukri Allstarzz are proud top announce the arrival of Lindsay Brett.

Having trained at London 's famous Italia Conte school for performing arts, Lindsays skills don't just stop at dancing.

Gymnastics, Stage fighting, trapeze & rope climbing add to her interest in scuba diving & paragliding make Lindsay the true Sports Allstar!

The blond haired, green eyed star cant wait to get out there and join the rest of the girls entertaining across the Globe!

Allstarzz add to Capital triumph

London Capital showed the packed London crowd at the Capital College Arena just what they can do with one of the performances of the season as Steve Bucknall's men tore into a spirited Wothing Thunder.

As ever, our Allstarzz wowed the fans with a match-day experience that has had the fans numbers multiplying each and every week!

Team Captain, Hayley Nott said –

“The team were fabulous and the fans enjoyed what promises to be the start of, hopefully, a long winning streak!”

PAWS London Leopards 72, Worthing Thunder 56 (BBL Trophy group - Sunday, January 27, 2008)

Match Stats –

Quarters:
20-13 16-8
(36-21 HT)
16-20 20-15
PAWS Capital Academy 72

WORTHING THUNDER 56

Points (field 20-48 41%, threes 5-16 31%, frees 11-16 75%): *Bates 19 (7-12 0-05-6), *Brame 10 (4-8 2-6 0-0), *Hildreth 9 (3-6 1-3 2-2), *Woodfork 6 (2-7 -0-0 2-5), *Mooney 6 (2-5 2-4 0-0), Burns 4 (1-2 0- 2-2), Midgley 2 (1-4 0-1 0-1), Marast 0 (0-4 0-2 0-0).
Did not play: Ugbana , Berry .
Injured: Scott.
Assistant coach: Newson.

Minutes: Brame 37, Hildreth 35, Bates 31, Woodfork 28, Mooney 23, Midgley 16, Marrast 14, Burns 13.

Rebounds (28 – 5 off 23 def): Woodfork 6 (0-6), Bates 4 (2-2), Brame 3 (1-2), Hildreth 3 (0-3), Mooney 3 (0-3), Marrast 2 (0-2), Midgley 1 (0-1), Team 6 (1-5).

Blocks (0):

Steals (7): Mooney 2, Midgley 1, Woodfork 1, Bates 1, Brame 1, Team 1.

Turnovers (19): Woodfork 5, Hildreth 4, Bates 4, Marrast 2, Midgley 1, Brame 1, Team 2.

Assists (5): Burns 1, Woodfork 1, Mooney 1, Brame 1, Hildreth 1.
Fouls (17): Woodfork 5, Mooney 4, Hildreth 3, Midgley 2, Brame 2, Bates 1.

PAWS LONDON CAPITAL
Points (field 37-72 51%, threes 8-21 38%, frees 22-40 55%): *Bradley 19 (7-13 2-4 3-5), *Perkins 16 (7-11 0-0 2-2), Ataha 11 (4-9 1-4 2-2), Gariba 9 (4-4 0-0 1-2), *Stancil 4 (2-3 0-0 0-0), *Mbeye 4 (1-7 0-5 2-3), Simon 3 (1-2 1-1 0-0), Grossett 2 (1-1 0-0

0-0), *Ogdengbe 2 (0-3 0-0 2-2), Abu 2 (1-2 0-0 0-0), Hassan 0 (0-2 0-1 0-0), Henry-Fontaine 0 (0-4 0-3 0-0).
Coach: Bucknall.

Minutes: Stancil 25, Perkins 25, Mbeye 22, Bradley 21, Ataha 20, Gariba 18, Henry-Fontaine 14, Ogdengbe 13, Simon 12, Abu 10, Hassan 10, Grossett 6.

Rebounds (38 – 12 off 26 def): Gariba 8 (4-4), Perkins 6 (2-4), Mbeye 4 (0-4), Ogdengbe 3 (1-2), Bradley 3 (0-3), Stancil 2 (1-1), Abu 2 (2-0), Simon 2 (1-1), Henry-Fontaine 2 (0-2), Ataha 1 (0-1), Hassan 1 (0-1), Team 4 (1-3),

Blocks (1): Perkins 1.

Steals (16): Gariba 4, Ataha 4, Abu 2, Perkins 2, Bradley 2, Stancil 1, Team 1.

Turnovers (12): Perkins 4, Stancil 2, Ogdengbe 1, Gariba 1, Henry-Fontaine 1, Mbeye 1, Hassan 1, Team 1.

Assists (5): Ataha 2, Stancil 1, Bradley 1, Henry-Fontaine 1.

Fouls (16): Gariba 4, Perkins 3, Ataha 2, Bradley 2, Henry-Fontaine 2, Stancil 1, Grossett 1, Simon 1.

Kukri Allstarzz To Visit Operation Breakthrough – Hong Kong Tour 08

The Kukri Allstarzz have some very special people waiting for their arrival at this years Hong Kong 7's, as members of the HKRFU's Operation Breakthrough initiative will be joined for one of their dance training sessions by our very own touring team.

Operation Breakthrough is a youth crime prevention initiative that comprises of boxing, rugby and now even a dance section.

The rugby was set up in November 2003, and is run by the Police RFC with the assistance of the HKRFU. Currently 70 at-risk youths aged between 13 and 17 from the districts of Tin Shui Wai and Wong Tai Sin train every Thursday evening with the rugby element training the evening before, on Wednesdays at the Police Sports & Recreation Club.

Allstarzz Director, Carl Bailey says: “It is a privilege to have been invited to meet with the members of this initiative. The team has a busy tour schedule again this year and the opportunity for us to work with the HKRFU and play a small part with Operation Breakthrough is something we look forward to. I have been aware of the Rugby & Boxing side of the initiative for a while now and it's fantastic to see dance and fitness being represented now.”

During the 2004/05 season the rugby element fielded one U16 Colts team under the name "Police Colts" and a joint U18 team with Kowloon Lions. Other recent highlights included playing a match at the Hong Kong Stadium at December's "Tickets & Tries" event, one of the boys making the U18 Peninsula squad for the New Year's Day Tournament, and one lad being selected to go on tour with the Hong Kong U16 team to Sri Lanka . An integral part of the scheme is also sending each youth who has shown sufficient commitment on an Outward Bound Course, and the fantastic OB staff (several of whom are also Police players!) have been of huge assistance in developing this programme. The scheme has also received considerable support from throughout the rugby community, including the help of UBS, Heller Ehrman, AVIVA Insurance, Sodexho, and Future Leisure.

The success of the scheme was recognised on March 15th 2005 when the Laureus World Sports Foundation adopted Breakthrough as one of their "Sport for Good" projects; Laureus Academy members Edwin Moses, Mark Spitz and Sean Fitzpatrick visited Police Boundary Street to join the boys training and present a cheque for HK$100,000.

If you would like to find out more about Operation Breakthrough, take a look at www.breakthrough.hk

Please welcome the latest new signing to the Kukri Allstarzz

Please welcome the latest new signing to the Kukri Allstarzz International Elite Sports Dance Team – Jo Tomlin.

Jo joins the squad for 2008 aiming to make an impact as this young lady is most definitely a complete sports nut!

A pretty handy kick-boxer, gymnast, swimmer & roller skater, added to her impressive dance performance CV, Jo has joined the team with one ambition!

“I want to have fun and lots of it!” She says. “I can't believe I've made it into The Kukri Allstarzz, its amazing. I can't wait to make the premier team … and stay in it!”

Jo has been a professional Dancer for over 7 years and joins the Allstarzz having been touring abroad for the past 2 years.

“Jo is exactly the kind of professional we are looking for as we go into 2008 adding the finishing touches to the 2008 Premier squad that just gets better and better”. Donna Young – Director of Dance

Dee Harrop signs for Kukri Allstarzz

Ex England International gymnast & star of Hollywood films, Dee Harrop has joined the Kukri Allstarzz for 2008

Dee, an Allstar some 5 years ago will join the long list of sports stars who are to represent the Kukri Allstarzz at events and appearances across the Globe.

Dee has made a name for herself since taking a break from gymnastics and dancing, with such films within her impressive CV as :-

Tomb Raider 1 and 2

The Mummy Returns

Thunderbirds

And American Girl … to name a selection.

In 2005 she worked alongside Producer Tim Burton in the all-star performance of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory which also featured Helena Bonham Carter, James Fox & Christopher Lee.

Her 4 stunt disciplines – Tae Kwon Do, Gymnastics, Swimming & Trampolining have had Dee performing alongside some of Hollywoods finest!

Hailing from Essex , United Kingdom , Dee spent 3 years as an Allstar from 1999 – 2002. Now she returns to promote the Allstarzz Sportswear range.

And it doesn't stop there, as soon many of you will think you are seeing double. Her twin sister Carly, also an ex-Allstar, will be joining up with Dee for some very special Kukri Allstar promotional events and photoshoots so, as they say in the film world …. Action! It's Coming Soon!

Kukri Allstarzz at London Capital Basketball

The London based, and soon to be kitted out, PAWS London Capital take on DMU Leicester Riders 4.00pm this Sunday at Capital City Academy,
Doyle Gardens, London NW10 3ST with our very own Kukri Allstarzz headlining the pre match and match day entertainment.

Back at home following last weeks games on the road at Newcastle Eagles & Kularoos Plymouth Raiders, the “PAWS” are looking for some Kukri Allstarzz inspiration this weekend!

High Praise For Allstarzz

Following on from the Twickenham appearance for the Barbarians v South Africa game, rave reviews and compliments continue to flood in from event organisors, fans and Charity representatives of Wooden Spoon.

Jai Purewal

Spoon Education Co-coordinator wrote -

“On behalf of Wooden Spoon may I take this opportunity to thank you for you help on Saturday. The game was very exciting with lots of running rugby and created something of a carnival atmosphere which will hopefully have helped in collecting a significant amount in the bucket collection.

Carl, please pass on my thanks to the girls who collected with enthusiasm and performed brilliantly at half time. I know that everyone in the crowd where I was sitting was watching and enjoyed it.

Kind Regards

Jai Purewal

Allan Wentworth, a lifelong Wasps fan emailed in to say –

“I attended the Barbarians match against South Africa on Saturday with my 2 daughters, Beth age 9 and Hannah age 6. They wanted to say how much they enjoyed the amazing dance performance by your Allstarzz at half time, they were spell bound and have asked to start dancing themselves now … More expense looming for me I fear!

I would also like to add my own high praise regarding the 2 Allstarzz that were collecting on behalf of Wooden Spoon before the match around the North Stand area. These two ladies were polite, extremely knowledgeable about the charity, rugby as a sport and the brand who suppliers and manufactures their kit, Kukri. They even managed to get some money out of me!

A great day and helped no end by the quality of your team. We could do with you at our home matches!

Till the next event I see your team at, probably the 7’s in Hong Kong!

Allan Wentworth & Family

Allstarzz stir up Twickenham for Spoon

58,000 fans packed into Twickenham on Saturday to witness one of the finest barbarians teams take on the new World Champions, South Africa.

The match held extra significance for Kukri Sports, with Wooden Spoon charity, to whom Kukri are the official merchandice supplier, benefiting from the occasion.

Having prepared for the past month for the event, The Kukri Allstarzz marked the occasion with a half-time performance that had each and every one of the 58,000, joining in and tapping their feet with approval.

“The crowd cheered from start to finish” said a delighted Allstar Hayley Nott, “It’s one of the loudest responses I’ve ever performed for, I loved every second of the routine!”

Kukri’s Marketing Manager Carl Bailey adds : “The day has been fantastic and I’m very proud of the Allstarzz for not only putting on a show of the highestquality, but also for all their hard work pre match collecting charitable
donations on behalf of Wooden Spoon. The children and families who have come to the match today have had a wonderful day – it’s so good to see so many ‘Spoon’ shirts and Beanies in the stadium!”

However, not everyone had such a successful day with South Africa's World Cup-winning year ending in defeat as a tired-looking side were outplayed by the Barbarians.

Matt Giteau opened the scoring with a typical Barbarian counter-attack try as the visitors failed to make the most of their early pressure at Twickenham.

Barend Pieterse's try gave South Africa hope but tries either side of the break by Martyn Williams and Rocky Elsom ended hopes of a Springbok revival.

Jason Robinson set up a try and earned a standing ovation on his farewell. South Africa's Ryan Kankowski came close to the opening try when he broke free and charged up the left wing following a scrappy Mark Regan line-out throw.

But Joe Rokocoko's superbly-timed tackle knocked him into touch inches short of the line.

That break camped South Africa on the Baa-Baas line, and it just looked like a matter of time before they scored.

But when the try came, it was a thrilling Barbarian breakaway, after an uncharacteristic handling mistake by Habana.

Ma'a Nonu and Giteau combined well to set up Conrad Smith to cover half the pitch, and he looked to have lost the initiative before off-loading to Rokocoko, whose pass put Giteau over to touch down.

Nonu wasted two good chances to add to that advantage before Schalk Burger's late replacement Pieterse finished off a Habana-inspired attack to put South Africa on the scoreboard.

But when Francois Steyn's ill-judged kick went straight down the throat of Robinson, making his final appearance on the world stage, it just set up the next Baa-Baas try. His electric burst brought the crowd to its feet and set up Williams for a slick finish just before the break, and when Elsom added another straight after the restart, the Barbarians were out of sight.

The death of the match as a competitive event coincided with rain setting in, and the spark of the first half was lost as the conditions grew worse.

Pride meant that South Africa began to treat the game more like a competitive Test, but for all their efforts and pressure, they rarely had try-scoring chances.

With 13 minutes left, Robinson was substituted, to a standing ovation, with his place going to Peter Grant.

The final whistle blew with Jason Robinson behind lifted aloft by players fromboth sides.

Allstarzz Premiership Capital Date

The match - Fulham v Blackburn Rovers

The stadium – Craven Cottage, London

The Date - Sunday 25th November 2007

Kick Off – 4pm

… and its live on Sky Sports.

Yes, The International Kukri Allstarzz appear in the Premiership in association with TalkSPORT when Blackburn Rovers come to the capital to take on Londons West End men in black and white, Fulham FC.

Another packed Premiership Football stadium with get the opportunity to see Europes Premier sports dance team in action, pre match and at half time.

And it's a return to an old hunting ground for the team as Craven Cottage has been a happy stadium in the past for the Allstarzz, Fulham FC being an account for the seasons 2003 - 2005

Don't forget to check out Allstarzz videos for footage from this, and many other Allstarzz great moments.

Allstarzz Dance For The FA

The International Kukri Allstarzz kick off their FA Cup performances with the 1 st round Fixture for Team Bath v Chasetown this Saturday.

As the football season gets into full swing, The Allstarzz will be entertaining the fans for what promises to be a great start to the Cup for 2007/08.

The full fixture list is :-

14 09 Nov 2007 19:45 Hereford United v Leeds United AFC
35 10 Nov 2007 13:00 Billericay Town v Swansea City
1 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Darlington v Northampton Town
2 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Hampton & Richmond Borough v Dagenham & Redbridge
4 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Leyton Orient v Bristol Rovers
5 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Bury v Workington
6 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Barnet v Gillingham
7 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Accrington Stanley v Huddersfield Town
8 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Barrow v AFC Bournemouth
10 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Southend United v Rochdale
11 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Team Bath v Chasetown
12 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Bradford City v Chester City
13 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Morecambe v Port Vale
15 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Mansfield Town v Lewes
17 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Exeter City v Stevenage Borough
18 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Oldham Athletic v Doncaster Rovers
19 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Peterborough United v Wrexham
20 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Halifax Town v Burton Albion
21 10 Nov 2007 15:00 York City v Havant & Waterlooville
22 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Harrogate Railway v Droylsden
23 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Rushden & Diamonds v Macclesfield Town
24 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Ware v Kidderminster Harriers
25 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Walsall v Shrewsbury Town
26 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Horsham v Maidenhead United
27 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Altrincham v Millwall
28 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Cheltenham Town v Brighton & Hove Albion
29 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Stockport County v Staines Town
30 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Crewe Alexandra v Milton Keynes Dons
31 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Lincoln City v Nottingham Forest
32 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Cambridge United v Aldershot Town
33 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Notts County v Histon
34 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Oxford United v Northwich Victoria
36 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Carlisle United v Grimsby Town
37 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Eastbourne Borough v Weymouth
38 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Chesterfield v Tranmere Rovers
39 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Wycombe Wanderers v Swindon Town
40 10 Nov 2007 15:00 Luton Town v Brentford
16 11 Nov 2007 14:00 Gainsborough Trinity v Hartlepool United
9 11 Nov 2007 15:00 Forest Green Rovers v Rotherham United
3 11 Nov 2007 15:15 Torquay United v Yeovil Town

Hallelujah! It's cricket and it's raining dancing girls

Written By Alvin Sallay

All the rage at the Hong Kong Sixes, irritatingly this song is still buzzing inside my head. But when Dilem Guven starts humming the Weather Girls classic, you just can't help but hum along.

"This was our favourite song at the Sixes. We just loved to dance to that, especially with the crowd responding so well," says 20-year-old Guven, a member of the International Kukris Allstarzz dance team which wowed the crowds at the Kowloon Cricket Club last weekend.

Following in the footsteps of its rugby cousin, the Hong Kong Sevens, Sixes promoters invited the UK-based dance team to strut their stuff for the first time. And the 10-girl squad were an instant hit.

They loved every moment too, rating the local fans as one of the best groups they have danced for.

"We loved the Hong Kong crowds. They were so appreciative and warmed to us. There was a lot of interaction and it makes our job easier when this happens," said Rachel Munns, the captain of the squad.

Guven, whose dad is from Cyprus and mum English, adds: "In England , we sometimes dance in front of crowds and there is no response at all. But at the Sixes the crowds were amazing. They were so enthusiastic."

Move over the Bollywood girls. The Allstarzz were a refreshing change. Not only did their slick, choreographed dance numbers go down well with the audience, but all that razzmatazz they brought along looked good on television.

Launching the Kukri merchandise range at this years Cathay Pacific / Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens Long Lunch at The Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kowloon , the team of Allstarzz put on a fashion show that had the viewing audience tapping their feet with approval!

"The Allstarzz have been doing this for more than 10 years and dancing at many sports events in the UK , from rugby league to Premiership football and cricket," explains Carl Bailey , The Allstarzz Director & marketing and PR manager for Kukri Sports, the official kit-supplier at the Sixes.

Kukri Sports - Founded in 1999 by former Aberdeen rugby player Phil Morris , who also used to be the number-cruncher at the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union, Kukri outfits national squads from the China rugby squad to the Ireland cricket team who played at the World Cup this year.

The dance team travel to all the world's leading sporting events on behalf of Kukri, including the IRB World Sevens Series since 2006 - and they were very popular in the South Stand.

"Only one of this squad has been to the Hong Kong Sevens. For many of the others, it is their first visit to Hong Kong . We have 30 girls, but only 16 are in the premier squad and these 10 were picked from them," Bailey said, before proudly stating: "They are the only full-time sports dance team of their kind in the world."

Not only have the women got to be good dancers, they must also be able to carry themselves like models on a catwalk, be able to hold their own in a conversation with a corporate hotshot, and be a role model for youngsters.

"In the UK , they go to schools promoting a healthy lifestyle and are loud advocates of the anti-bullying and anti-drug campaigns. We hope to do something similar in Hong Kong next year when we return for the rugby sevens," says Bailey.

Like his charges, Bailey, who was a former rugby league player, is sold on the Hong Kong Sixes.

"It is colourful, fast and entertaining, a perfect Hong Kong event. It has so much scope to grow bigger. There is nothing stopping the Sixes," said Bailey.

"We will be back next year, and hopefully, we will have our first Chinese girl dancing in the Allstarzz."