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"We stole a lot of stuff from Aussie Rules in terms of the techniques for taking a crossfield kick and how to out-jump the defender underneath it," said Ben Kay, a World Cup winner with England in 2003 and now a rugby analyst for ESPN.

Why Rugby Looks More Like the NFL Jonathan Clegg 2011

First Johnny Heitinga headed over from Tony Hibbert's cross, coming close to finishing a move his initial crossfield pass had started, then Drenthe cut in from the right to arrow in a cross from which Louis Saha sent a glancing header inches wide.

Everton 1-0 Swansea City | Premier League match report 2011

Newcastle stream forward down the right and Obertan's crossfield pass to Gutierrez is awkwardly blocked out by Pennant for a corner on the left.2 min: Cabaye's first delivery is headed out for another.

Stoke City v Newcastle United - as it happened | Jacob Steinberg 2011

We're off: Jonathan Sexton gets things going for Ireland, before the side in green reclaim the ball after the kick-off, then the fly-half aims a crossfield kick at Tommy Bowe which results in a USA lineout.7.02am: Oh good, they're playing The Black Eyed Peas before kick-off.

Rugby World Cup 2011: Ireland v USA - live! | Tom Bryant 2011

New Zealand's All Blacks have also rattled opponents by launching deep crossfield kicks to onrushing wingers, a strategy which has been perfected by Australian rules teams and which England also used in its 2003 triumph.

Why Rugby Looks More Like the NFL Jonathan Clegg 2011

He tried manfully but the only clear opening came from a delightful crossfield ball from Fernando Torres, played into Raul Meireles' path by George Elokobi.

Liverpool 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers | Premier League match report 2010

(Valencia 40 min) Scholes makes his second, excellent crossfield ball of the game to Rooney, who squares to Valencia without even looking up.

Chelsea 1-3 Manchester United – as it happened 2010

It started in the first quarter, when Booty lateraled to Garrett Green, who is listed as a receiver-quarterback, and Green threw crossfield to

USATODAY.com 2008

It started in the first quarter, when Booty lateraled to Garrett Green, who is listed as a receiver-quarterback, and Green threw crossfield to Desmond Reed for a 34-yard touchdown strike and a 14-0 lead.

USATODAY.com 2007

The Czechs pressed early and Milan Baros, returning from a left foot injury, nearly connected on an excellent crossfield setup from Nedved in the ninth minute.

USATODAY.com - Italy eliminates Czech Republic with 2-0 win 2006