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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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Win or else: IRB ranking dilemma puts Johnno and England on the spot

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

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IRB referees chief O'Brien should step down after backing faulty whistle blower

Wayne Barnes' poor performance in the New Zealand-France quarter final has highlighted the IRB's failings in choice of officials for top games. Political appointments should give way to performance. Posted October 21, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Attack-minded IRB have right idea - but is Super 14 ready for experimental laws?

Rugby Union's governing body are keen to take the emphasis off defence-orientated play - but at least one coach believes 2008 is not the right time to introduce experimentation into Super 14. Posted October 23, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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How South Africa is being short-changed by the IRB

The Springboks have the weakest relative position amongst the top teams, so isn't it time the World Champions had a bigger say in what goes on in the game? Posted May 16, 2008 by Greg Smith

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The joy of Six makes Wales a stiff test for the mighty Springboks

The Six Nations champions are now up to sixth in the IRB rankings and they look in fine shape to take on the World Cup winners in South Africa this summer. Posted April 17, 2008 by Dave Griffiths

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All Blacks lose their No.1 ranking to Springbok World Cup heroes

Barring a massive upset by Wales next week, South Africa will close the year as the IRB's top Rugby Union nation - despite New Zealand's last four years of dominance. Posted November 16, 2007 by James Mortimer

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State of the Union: Why do rugby's laws need changing?

The IRB are trying out ways to encourage more ball-in-hand rugby in the Super 14s. But if the game ain't broke, what is there to fix? Posted April 25, 2008 by Dave Griffiths

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As the All Blacks lead rugby's growth, Argentina must be given their rightful place

England, Australia and the world have stuttered against New Zealand's dominance and growth and have been left behind. But the fast-emerging Pumas deserve more recognition from the IRB. Posted September 14, 2007 by James Mortimer

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Back to the Futurama for the unwanted Springboks

Our resident South African crusader goes on a Bender as he laments an 'annus horribilis' for the 2007 Rugby World Cup winners... Posted September 27, 2008 by Greg Smith

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