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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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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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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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Why the Pacific Nations Cup needs the weight of the All Blacks and Aussies

Progressive steps have been taken to ensure that the future of rugby's second-tier nations in the Pacific is secure with an injection of talent and money. Posted May 28, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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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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McCaw, Smith and Burger - the kings of balance and timing

The Tackle: In his 'Aw Ref!' column this week, our expert Hamish McBrearty focuses on one of Rugby Union's most contentious areas. Posted July 11, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Scrum technique puts big Carl Hayman head and shoulders above the rest

This week's "Aw Ref" focuses on a contest unlike anything in any other sport in the world - the Rugby Union scrum. While the big squeeze has been made much safer in recent years, it is still an area that is misunderstood by many. Posted July 19, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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France beware - Argentina's Pichot and Contemponi can really put the boot in

The Pumas have a great recent record against Les Bleus and will try to grind the Rugby World Cup hosts down in next week's tournament opener. But if French flair and backs are given space, there can only be one winner. Posted September 01, 2007 by James Mortimer

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All Blacks, Blues and Boks - let the Rugby World Cup battle commence

The talking is over - it's time to settle the arguments on the field as we look forward to a feast of rugby from the best in the world. Posted September 07, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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A lesson for sport as Rugby World Cup refs play their clean-up card

RWC officials have clearly been given a mandate to deal with foul play harshly. It's their big chance to demonstrate to potential new fans that rugby is a game where thuggery and rule-breaking will not be tolerated. Posted September 10, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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