Coach Graham Henry has sprung some surprises with his side to face the old enemy Australia in Hong Kong on Saturday – like playing Dan Carter out of position. Posted October 28, 2008 by James Mortimer

Cardiff City's Paul Parry walked out on Wales four days before the vital World Cup qualifier in Russia. He's not the first player to desert his country...and this author wonders whether fans are really bothered if it means their heroes can devote themselves to their clubs. Posted September 19, 2008 by Gerry Horsfield

New Zealand put the exclamation mark on a fascinating Tri-Nations series by coming from behind to beat the Wallabies in the title decider. Posted September 15, 2008 by James Mortimer

Both Argentina coach Santiago Phelan and his Scottish counterpart Frank Hadden have named their squads for the upcoming series – with the South Americans naming a much weaker team than the formidable side that finished third in last year's World Cup. Posted May 09, 2008 by James Mortimer

Four world records and two championship records fall in one night of magic but the swimming world is left shocked when a coach's assault of a competitor is caught on camera. Posted March 28, 2007 by Michael Clough