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Why the Peter de Villiers school of Springbok thuggery has no place in rugby

by Curtis Arms-Williams

July 02, 2009

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The big Test: Are France about to expose the Wallabies as overrated imposters?

The French team who frightened the life out of the All Blacks face another daunting challenge in Australia on Saturday. But will they be as motivated as they were in New Zealand?

Rugby Union | June 24, 2009 | James Mortimer | (0) Comments

Booty and the Beast: Lions must pack more punch - or Springbok whitewash is on the cards

South Africa lead the series 1-0, thanks to their superior forward power. But if the tourists can get it right up front, the creative efforts of Brian O'Driscoll and Jamie Roberts can turn things round in the next two Tests.

Rugby Union | June 22, 2009 | James Mortimer | (3) Comments

Springboks 26 Lions 21: Second-best Vickery set to pay the price

Ian McGeechan's men may have lost the first Test, but they proved in a stirring second-half fightback that they are capable of saving the series.

Rugby Union | June 22, 2009 | Curtis Arms-Williams | (2) Comments

Will France's All-Black tamers be the team to beat at the 2011 Rugby World Cup?

New Zealand scraped home 14-10 in the second Test in Wellington to draw the series 1-1. But Les Bleus clinched the Dave Gallaher Cup - and also pounded out a warning to every other major rugby power.

Rugby Union | June 21, 2009 | James Mortimer | (2) Comments

Wounded All Blacks set to turn tables on France

The tourists' victory in the first Test leaves them poised for a rare series win on New Zealand soil. Have Graham Henry's men got what it takes to square the rubber?

Rugby Union | June 18, 2009 | James Mortimer | (1) Comments

Home unions beware - Wallabies are out to make new rugby history

It's 25 years since Andrew Slack's conquering heroes achieved Australia's only tour Grand Slam over England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The stage is set for a repeat in November...

Rugby Union | June 18, 2009 | James Mortimer | (0) Comments

New Zealand v France, take two: All Blacks feel strain in build-up to Wellington

After the defeat in Dunedin, the pressure is back on for Graham Henry's men in the most intense atmosphere in world rugby.

Rugby Union | June 16, 2009 | James Mortimer | (0) Comments

Pienaar and Steyn the ringmasters as South Africa unveil their Lion tamers

Peter de Villiers' men could be officially the world's best team as they begin their quest to avenge the 1997 series loss to the British and Irish.

Rugby Union | June 16, 2009 | James Mortimer | (0) Comments

New Zealand 22 France 27: No.1 ranking under threat as All Blacks feel Carisbrook pain

Lievremont's magnifiques turn on the magic in Dunedin - and rugby sings Les Bleus.

Rugby Union | June 14, 2009 | James Mortimer | (1) Comments

Did the All Blacks lose – more than the French won?

Missing an abundance of experienced stars, the All Blacks found a tenacious and aggressive France too much of a handful at Carisbrook.

Rugby Union | June 14, 2009 | James Mortimer | (3) Comments

Test warning for Springboks as stuttering Lions begin to roar

With the first Test barely a week away, and the cream of South African talent sitting in the stands losing their match-hardening, the tourists are beginning to look the real deal.

Rugby Union | June 13, 2009 | James Mortimer | (0) Comments

NINE reasons why France will be fancying a repeat win against the All Blacks

New Zealand face their World Cup conquerors with a host of stars missing in Dunedin - but Nonu and Toeava still look matchwinners

Rugby Union | June 13, 2009 | James Mortimer | (0) Comments

Why Mike Cron's influence on the All Blacks is so scrum-sational

The top scrum technician in the business is to continue his involvement with New Zealand rugby. And it's a fair bet he'll keep Graham Henry's men on top of the world...

Rugby Union | June 05, 2009 | James Mortimer | (0) Comments

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