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Will cycling's new programme create anti-doping anarchy?

Will the International Cycling Union's new anti-doping programme be a part of the World Anti-Doping Agency's system, or is it the harbinger of an international free-for-all? Posted March 05, 2007 by rant-your-head-off.com

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Cycling faces uphill struggle as race organisers and UCI go head to head

The sport's power struggle takes a confusing new turn, leaving the Unibet Team scratching their heads. Posted April 27, 2007 by Fred Grand

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Drug raids and VDB's alleged suicide attempt rock Belgian cycling

Amateurs and pros, police and politicians; they're all dragged into the latest scandal to hit a nation whose biggest cycling talent is in advanced stages of self-destruction. Posted June 10, 2007 by Fred Grand

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Grim times ahead for New Zealand's southern unions

Rugby in the deep south of the country is in dire straights. The cause? Well, just about everything, really... Posted August 01, 2007 by Darren Maslin

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Ban runners and cyclists using iPods? On your bike, Senator!

The International Cycling Union (UCI) made it compulsory for professional cyclists to wear helmets following the tragic death of Andrei Kivilev in 2003. Now a New York State Senator wants to impose another ban on sportsmen . . . and it won't be popular. Posted February 10, 2007 by James DeMaioribus

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As rugby's World Cup begins, football's 2006 Final is played again!

This week's newslines also feature a one-day cricket spectacular, a Roger Federer doddle, the start of the NFL - and the Italian F1 Grand Prix. Posted September 06, 2007 by Sportingo Staff

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As the Springboks turn from White to black, De Villiers' appointment sparks racial questions

The nation is divided over the successor to World Cup-winning coach Jake White after the South African Rugby Union president's hint that Peter De Villiers' colour may have influenced the decision. Posted January 10, 2008 by Larry Kwirirayi

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War of the rugby codes: Why can't League and Union fans end the bitterness?

Ever since 1895, supporters of the rival rugby codes have never been able to see eye to eye. Sportingo's Donna Gee believes it's time they united in a common cause - and stopped behaving like a bunch of football hooligans. Posted June 20, 2007 by Donna Gee

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League or Union: From Brian Ashton to a united rugby code

The idea of merging the two codes is not All Blacks and white. Look carefully, we're not far away from such a situation now. Posted June 11, 2007 by Graham Griffiths

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Reuben Thorne: The enigma of New Zealand rugby's 'Invisible Man'

The former All Blacks captain is a polarising name in Kiwi rugby. Some claim the Crusaders forward is virtually invisible on the field, while others say he does more work than most. So which is it? Posted July 15, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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It's time referees clamped down on Rugby Union's dissenters

Top players often react with disbelief or deny involvement when they are pulled up for an infringement. But these attitudes set a very bad example to young players. Posted June 11, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Europe holds its breath as cycling takes to the high ground

With the pro-cycling landscape undergoing radical changes in the off-season, 2008 could see the sport regain its credibility Posted February 21, 2008 by Fred Grand

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A charter for cheats - or a great leap forward for Rugby Union?

A Sportingo writer takes a look at the game's new Experimental Law Variations and puts the case for and against. Posted December 04, 2007 by ROGER NAISH

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Puma, what a scorcher! Argentina bring hope to international rugby

The men from South America may have bowed out of the World Cup, but they are rising stars in the global rugby landscape. It's time to give them a slot in one of the major competitions. Posted October 15, 2007 by Darren Maslin

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How Lottery funding has got our cyclists riding high for the Olympic

Britain came away with nine gold medals at the recent world championships in Manchester, proving we are leading the way on the track. Let's hope we can keep it going in Beijing - and in London. Posted May 07, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith

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Springboks won't win any rugby popularity polls - but they top the All Blacks as world's best

The facts speak for themselves; in a straight fight, South Africa are stronger than the mighty New Zealanders right now. Posted June 19, 2008 by Sean Bowman

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Wigan v Bath: The lessons rugby learned when League took on Union

Eleven years ago, the now openly professional Bath RUFC travelled north to take on the mighty Wigan RLFC at their own game. A harsh lesson was learned on the night - but what happened next? Posted April 28, 2007 by John Dobson

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South Africa's Super 14 title puts Boks on course for international glory

An injury-time try by winger Bryan Habana seals an unlikely victory as the Bulls down the Sharks by 20-19 in Durban. Posted May 21, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Rugby needs the British Lions spirit - not rubbish international friendlies!

These practice matches against B, C and D sides are only training runs for the World Cup big boys. Posted May 31, 2007 by Scott Donaldson

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Lance Armstrong: can cancer be performance-enhancing?

A recent article claims that the American legend's testicular cancer actually helped him during the Tour de France. Posted December 15, 2006 by Robin Parisotto

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You think Manchester City's Thai-guy's corrupt? Then look at rugby union!

Greg Smith reckons he's found the winners of sport's Derby of Deceit...and it's certainly not football. Posted September 26, 2008 by Greg Smith

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Rugby League: a game coming out of its shell

Sportingo's Donna Gee suggested in a recent article that Rugby Union and Rugby League should pool their assets and combine. The idea sparked a war of words between fans of both codes and complaints that Donna was biased towards Rugby Union. This is one Rugby League fan's response. . . Posted January 05, 2007 by James Vukmirovic

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Rugby Union's Super 14 is back - Australia, New Zealand and South Africa collide

The battle for club supremacy in the Southern Hemisphere is about to start - complete with new coaches, players and team names. It promises to be a great season. Posted January 31, 2007 by Mark Maguire

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England 'failure' Andy Farrell and the state of the Union redress

Switching codes has not been a good move for the former Rugby League superstar. England coach Brian Ashton should end his misery soon. Posted February 27, 2007 by Steve Till

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Super 14: A rugby union of three great nations

What is the Super 14? Where did it come from? And why is it the best rugby competition in the world? Posted March 14, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Now New Zealand flies the flag for Rugby Union's experimental new laws

The Kiwis have become the third country after Scotland and Australia to try out the International Rugby Board's Experimental Law Variations. And the initial vibes are good. Posted May 24, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Australian Rugby Union is run by a League of Incompetent Gentlemen

With no Aussie representation in the Super 14 semis and attendances plummeting, the bumbling ARU needs to find a solution - and quickly. Posted May 10, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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The play-off debate: Can Rugby Union learn from Rugby League's Grand Final?

The feeling that the team finishing top of the Guinness Premiership should be declared English Rugby Union champions rather than resorting to play-offs is a valid one. But the rival code has used the play-off system for years - and the fans love it. Posted August 13, 2007 by Gaz Shaw

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Rugby League's dynamic new policies have the beating of Rugby Union

Winning the World Cup in 2003 was supposed to signal a golden era for Union. But four years on things could not be more different. Posted July 17, 2007 by Dave Doran

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New Zealand v England: Samoa of the same will do nicely for the All Blacks!

Last weekend in Wellington, the superiority of Graham Henry´s men - boosted by Samoan power - outshone mother nature and gutsy Irish opposition. Now England are about to step into the cauldron... Posted June 13, 2008 by Fili Tupua

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Why Rugby League converts don't make it big in Rugby Union

International coaches are under increasing pressure to include top RL stars who switch codes in their teams. But, Jason Robinson apart, they find it a struggle - as England's Andy Farrell is experiencing. Posted September 21, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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En-ger-lund, En-ger-lund! Who gives a toss about internationals?

Sorry, but Estonia are no substitute for the real thing as fans of Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal and the rest endure a miserable fortnight without their club football. Posted October 10, 2007 by Larry Kwirirayi

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