The fuddy-duddy tournament organisers have stopped England's opponents from sprouting a green look for tonight's winner-take-all qualifier. Maybe the parting comment should come from the Bar-bars. . . Posted September 28, 2007 by Donna Gee

The Wellington leg of the IRB Sevens World Series gets under way on Friday with the host nation defending a perfect record. For the fans, it all means costumes, drinking, dancing and maybe watching a little rugby. More... Posted January 30, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty

In-form South Africa look most likely to upset New Zealand come the autumn. But will they peak too early? And which other countries are in the mix? Posted May 31, 2007 by Peter Sickle

An IRB judicial hearing in Paris has suspended All Black Sione Lauaki for two weeks for a dangerous tackle - ruling him out until the Final. Since no one was hurt, it seems harsh punishment indeed. Posted October 02, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

The seeding system for the next Rugby World Cup has changed, and new boss Martin Johnson needs to make a winning start to avoid a Group of Death. Posted April 19, 2008 by James Hutchison