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IRB must work for a global season to end rugby's club v country crisis

Recent test series' in the Southern Hemisphere have shown that world rugby could be facing a crisis unless a global season is agreed to. Posted June 10, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Rugby World Cup: Tonga's hair-brained tribute earns a wigging from the IRB

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

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Is rugby naive to believe no player would ever consider blood doping?

The World Cup is well under way in France – but the game's authorities could be doing more to ensure the sport is clean of drugs. Posted September 14, 2007 by Robin Parisotto

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Gear, Holah, Brett, Cowan and Dermody - the next generation of All Blacks

The IRB Pacific Nations Cup and Churchill Cup will be the launching pads for a new generation of All Blacks. Posted May 24, 2007 by Scott Donaldson

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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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All Black's two-week ban puts Rugby World Cup crackdown to shame

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

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Can New Zealand make it three in a row at the summer's biggest rugby party?

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

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South Africa are still the team to beat – but watch out for the All Blacks and Wales

The Springboks hold the mantle of World Champions – whilst New Zealand rank a close second. But with the Southern Hemisphere international season still in its infancy, where do the nations stand? Posted April 18, 2008 by James Mortimer

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World Cup woes - now rugby must learn from cricket's mistakes

Can the International Rugby Board do as bad a job with their World Cup as the ICC are doing with theirs? Or will they learn? Posted April 12, 2007 by Lindsay Cohen

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France can upset the All Blacks now - but Springboks will lead the World Cup challenge

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

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