Articles (94)

With belief, faith and trust, the English forwards out-muscled the Aussies, leaving the best backline in the tournament high and dry. Posted October 07, 2007 by Wayne Sloane

South Africa has been historically a graveyard for touring Welsh rugby teams and nothing suggests things are about to change as the Six Nations champions prepare to head out for a two-Test series. Posted May 23, 2008 by Greg Smith

After just four weeks of the experimental laws, the Super 14 in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa is producing faster and more action-packed games. But the Northern Hemisphere - perhaps stuck in a style of rugby from 30 years ago - seems reluctant to adopt them. Posted March 13, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty

For the first time since 2001, the Kiwis won the glamour round of the rugby union Sevens circuit – taking out the Hong Kong title by beating South Africa 26-7. Now their aim is to stay unbeaten for the rest of the year. Posted April 01, 2008 by James Mortimer

FIFA cancelled the important qualifier between New Zealand and Fiji after the NZ government refused to grant a visa to a Fijian player. But in this clash between politicians and sports administrators, it is the players and fans who lose out. Posted October 14, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty